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Bill Gates


Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft Corporation, suggests that college student should learn how to learn by getting the best education they can. Because he is considered by many as the most powerful person in the computing industry, it might be wise to listen to him.
Gates learned to program computers when he was 13. Early in his career, he developed the BASIC programming language for the MITS Altair, one of the first microcomputers. He founded Microsoft in 1975 with Paul Allen, and five years later, they provided the first operating system, called MS-DOS, for the IBM PC. Today Microsoft’s Windows and Office products dominate the software market.
In July 2008, Gates relinquished his day-to-day role in the company. He continues as chairman and advisor while devoting more time to his philanthropic efforts.