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The founders of Microsoft are Bill Gates and Paul Allen. They co-founded the company on April 4, 1975. Bill Gates, born on October 28, 1955, is an American business magnate, software developer, and philanthropist. Paul Allen, born on January 21, 1953, was an American business magnate, software developer, and investor.
The story of Microsoft's founding began when Gates and Allen met while attending Lakeside School in Seattle. They shared an interest in computer programming and formed a partnership that would last a lifetime. In 1972, they founded their first company, Traf-O-Data, which provided traffic data to local governments.
On April 4, 1975, Gates and Allen officially founded Microsoft (a combination of "microcomputer" and "software") in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their first product was the Altair BASIC interpreter, which was a huge success. 13 replies
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