Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates marks the tech giant’s 50th anniversary with rare photos, quirky reflections, and a tribute to the company’s iconic journey from startup to software empire.
April 5, 2025: 📸 Flashback to the Garage Days:
In a nostalgic reel posted on Instagram, Bill Gates shared heartfelt memories — and some delightfully awkward photos — to celebrate Microsoft’s 50th anniversary. Sitting on a couch and capturing a selfie, Gates joked,
“Unfortunately, I’ll never feel cool again because this was me in the early Microsoft days.”
The post, captioned “Happy 50th birthday, @microsoft. Thanks for the memories—and awkward photo shoots,” features rare throwbacks that date back to Microsoft’s earliest years in the late 70s and 80s.
👨💻 From Teen Programmer to Tech Tycoon:
- Born in 1955, Bill Gates started writing code at age 13.
- He dropped out of Harvard to co-found Microsoft with Paul Allen in 1975.
- Together, they built MS-DOS (later known as Windows), revolutionizing the computing world.
- Gates led Microsoft until 2000, then shifted focus to philanthropy via the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- He resigned from the board in 2020 after decades of service and leadership.
🏢 Microsoft at 50:
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is now a global tech powerhouse alongside Apple, Google, Amazon, and Meta. The company’s evolution spans:
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- The Windows operating system
- The Office suite
- Cloud services like Azure
- Gaming through Xbox
- And now AI with partnerships like OpenAI
Under current CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft continues to evolve, investing heavily in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
To mark the golden jubilee, Microsoft launched special web pages showcasing its timeline, milestones, and vision for the next 50 years.
🧠 From dorm room dreams to a digital dynasty, Bill Gates’ tribute is more than just a nostalgia trip — it’s a reminder of how far one idea (and some code) can go.
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