Gates’ big-picture memos shaped Microsoft, changed tech world

Bill Gates, who today ends his full-time involvement with the company he and Paul Allen cofounded 33 years ago, was often right. The Microsoft empire of 91,200 employees, billions in profit and ubiquitous products stands as testament.

By Benjamin J. Romano

Seattle Times technology reporter

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