My Close Encounters with Bill Gates

Boomer Years

Bill Gates in 1985 promoting the first version of Microsoft Windows
Bill's retirement brings memories of my experiences with him.

Bill Gates got involved with microcomputer software in 1975, and he built Microsoft by seeing, seizing and maximizing key opportunities.

My first use of Microsoft software was in 1978, and my first personal brush with Bill was in 1981.

During Microsoft's most influential period, the '80s and '90s, I had a variety of face-to-face Bill Gates experiences. Here are some of my Boomer Years stories.

That photo is suberb!

That photo is suberb!

Interesting behind the scenes peek

I agree with Mike C.

Bill Gates article

John,

I enjoyed your article. Please keep it up.

Michael Callan

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