was he associated with any other renowned company?
Yes, IBM.
Bill Gates
IBM, the leading supplier of computer equipment to commercial enterprises at the time, approached Microsoft in July 1980 concerning software for its upcoming personal computer, the IBM PC.
where was microsoft founded and who founded them It was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico. what products do they make? It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. who is the first founder mentioned? He is an American business magnate, software developer, and philanthropist. where was he born? Seattle, Washington what did he start his career as? UNANSWERABLE
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Bill Gates [SEP] IBM partnership
IBM, the leading supplier of computer equipment to commercial enterprises at the time, approached Microsoft in July 1980 concerning software for its upcoming personal computer, the IBM PC. IBM first proposed that Microsoft write the BASIC interpreter. IBM's representatives also mentioned that they needed an operating system, and Gates referred them to Digital Research (DRI), makers of the widely used CP/M operating system. IBM's discussions with Digital Research went poorly, however, and they did not reach a licensing agreement. IBM representative Jack Sams mentioned the licensing difficulties during a subsequent meeting with Gates and asked if Microsoft could provide an operating system.