Photos: Bill Gates through the ages

30 years in the life of tech's biggest name

Gates and Allen pose by PCs in 1981. Shortly after this picture was taken the company signed a major contract with IBM to write software for a new line of computers.

Photo credit: Microsoft



Want more great photos?

Photos: Top 5 Bill Gates moments

Photos: The building of a data centre

Photos: The best of Google Earth

Comments

There are 2 comments. Join the discussion

  1. 1. anonymous

    is that Ozzie Osbourne in the front row, second from the right?

    • 23 June 2008 09:58
    • Add comment
  2. 2. anonymous

    In picture 4, the computer on the desk, at the right . . . is that a Mac?

    • 27 June 2008 00:00
    • Add comment

Post your comment

In order to post a comment you need to be registered and logged in.

You can also log in with Facebook. Log in or create your silicon.com account below

  • Login

Will not be displayed with your comment

By signing up for this service, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

Questions about membership? Find the answers in the Membership FAQ

Get silicon.com's daily newsletter

  • Register on silicon.com

    Enter your email to register

Keep in touch with silicon.com

silicon.com newsletters