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Bill Gates meets Paul Allen
The two work together to make computer programs and later start up Microsoft -
Founded Microsoft
Bill and his partner Paul Allen worked together to build one of the world's largest software businesses, Microsoft. -
Windows 95
Bill Gates releases Windows 95 to the public. This is the first computer operating system to feature Internet Explorer. The required inclusion of Microsofts own internet browser caused many controversy to surround the operating system. -
Windows 98
Bill Gates and other Microsoft employees announce Windows 98. One of the main focuses of Windows 98 was to be more accesible to the everyday person. -
Stepping Down
Bill Gates leaves Microsofts Board of Directors and has Satya Nadella appointed as the new CEO. Bill now acts as a Founder and Technology Advisor for Satya.