Abstract This paper discusses the life of BillGates, founder and chairman of Microsoft. It details his young adult life and how he came to create a new computer operating system. Further, how he built the Microsoft empire and changed technology, business, and society. It also briefly examines a few of the legal cases against Microsoft.
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"William or ?Bill? H. Gates III is chief executive and co-founder of the largest software company in the world, the Microsoft Corporation. Last year, Microsoft made a $953 million dollar profit on sales of $3.75 billion dollars. As Microsoft's largest stockholder, BillGates is worth nearly $6.1 billion, making him this country's second wealthiest man. He is at thirty-eight years old, America's youngest self-made billionaire. Microsoft's $25 billion market value tops that of Ford, General Motors, 3M, Boeing, RJR Nabisco, General Mills, Anheuser-Busch or Eastman Kodak. (Resin "The BillGates Interview") This paper will attempt to analyze the character of BillGates, explain the nature of the corporation he created, and explicate some of the difficulties he and his corporation have faced economically and personally. It will suggest that although Gates has done many controversial things throughout his life as both a man and as chief executive of Microsoft, the overall effects he has had upon the country and upon the computer industry have been positive ones."
Abstract This paper presents a brief biographical background of BillGates, the head of the Microsoft empire. The paper examines how Gates revolutionized and standardized proprietary software and continues to expand his empire's reach to include search engines and music downloading. The paper contends that Gates remains brash, eager, and able to capitalize upon the opportunities of the marketplace; he is also willing to offend to gain riches and exposure. The paper agrees that the combination may prove irritating to his competitors and even stymie competition, but one must at least acknowledge the power of personal computing and the contribution Gates has made, even though he did not make his technical or his business contributions alone.
From the Paper "According to the official Microsoft website that chronicles his life and times, Bill H. Gates was born on Oct. 28, 1955, Gates grew up in Seattle with his two sisters. ("Biography: Bill Gates," 2004) His beginnings were as unpretentious as they were low-tech. Gates' father, William H. Gates II, was a Seattle attorney. The Gates' children late mother, Mary Gates, was a schoolteacher, University of Washington regent, and chairwoman of United Way International. Thus Gates was not 'to the manner born,' despite his current great wealth, although his mother's altruism may sponsor his current foundation and the spirit of volunteerism the foundation is designed to foster."
Abstract The paper attempts to shed light on the factors that have made BillGates the ideal leader. The paper labels Gates as a visionary, a natural entrepreneur with marketing talent, as well as a leader who pays attention to innovation. The paper also discusses how Gates is extremely organized and empowers employees to compete among themselves and create results. The paper relates that while he has been criticized for his controlling nature, Gates has led Microsoft to be one of the most successful companies on the planet, and has reached the position of becoming the world's richest man.
From the Paper "Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955, in Seattle Washington. His father is a Seattle attorney, and his mother was a schoolteacher and eventually the chairwoman of the philanthropic group United Way International. Gates attended public school in Seattle, and then attended the private Lakeside School, where he first discovered his love for computers when he was only 13. Gates attended Harvard, but never graduated. Instead, his love of computers grew, and he developed a new version of the BASIC computer language while he was still attending the school. Gates left Harvard in his junior year to devote his time to Microsoft, the company he and friend Paul Allen first developed in 1975. Devoted to developing software for the Personal Computer (PC) market, Microsoft has been a success almost ever since, and many believe it is largely due to Gates' leadership and foresight into the computer market (Editors, 2007)."
Abstract An examination of who BillGates is and how he became who he is today. A look at the empire he built and his contribution to technology. This paper includes a general bio description of BillGates and what he has accomplished and some problems he had along the way.
From the Paper "William H. Gates (Bill Gates), Chairman and Chief Software Architect of the Microsoft Corporation is quite possibly the most well known man in the world. He was born on October 28th, 1955. Coming from a long line of William H. Gates, which can be traced back to the early 1800's there was no doubt when he was born exactly what his name would be. Although William H. Gates should be an III, there was no numeral denomination placed on his birth certificate. His grandmother Adelle Gates immediately dubbed Bill Gates "Trey" in connection with the III. Bill Gates was the second of three children, he has an older and a younger sister. His father William H. Gates II is an attorney in Seattle who used to refer to Bill Gates as "Little Bill" and his mother whom has since pasted away used to be a schoolteacher. Bill Gates grew up in Seattle with his two sisters. Bill attended public elementary school and then attended private school for the remainder of his primary education. When Bill Gates attended private school he discovered his interest in software and started programming at the early age of 13."
Abstract This paper traces the career of computer genius, BillGates from his beginnings as a high school student interested in computers to the designing of his first computer with Paul Allen, the "Traf-O-Data". The paper then shows Gates' move to the development of BASIC and the founding of the Microsoft Company. The paper also examines the price Gates has had to pay for his monopoly on the computer market in the form of antitrust violations, as well as the various areas of the computer market that Microsoft covers.
From the Paper "Not all companies involved with telecommunications are interested in working so intimately with Microsoft. Nokia, the Finnish cell phone manufacturer, has its own software and a rival operating system (Taylor, 2002). If Nokia is successful, consumers will have a choice between at least two software systems for expanded telecommunicating. Motorola and Qualcomm also have their own independent plans for telecommunications software. Hewlett-Packard has come out with a hand-held computer that includes a "smart" phone. The HP Omnigo 700 can send and receive faxes and data faxes as well as short messages (Weinberg, 1995). It reminds consumers of the advent of VCR"s. For some time after VCR technology developed, two formats existed -- BETA and VHS. Consumers really didn"t know which one would emerge dominant for several years. Eventually, the needs of the industry as well as consumers demanded one standard format, and VHS won out."
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Abstract This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of BillGate's life and his significance to American history. The paper includes details about his childhood, education, sources of inspiration and his goals and aims in life.
Abstract Applies concept of dramatic classical tragedy to BillGates and Microsoft. Biographical information on Gates. His competative nature as his tragic flaw. Gates' attitude toward management, profitability & his company. Microsoft-Netscape battle. Monopolies (Microsoft) & anti-trust laws. Knowledge based industries. Government's case against Microsoft. Justice Department actions. Economic theories.
From the Paper "?Tragedy,? as defined by Britannica.com is
a branch of drama that treats in a serious and dignified style the sorrowful or terrible events encountered or caused by a heroic individual. By extension the term may be applied to other literary works, such as the novel (Britannica.com).
By extension, also, we can apply the term to Bill Gates and his company, Microsoft. Although no one has compared the antitrust actions concerning the company to dramatic tragedy, this is an apt method for understanding the situation.
Dramatic tragedy, in the classical sense, involves a great hero, called a "protagonist" who is the main character. Oedipus, Hamlet, Lear..."
Abstract This paper examines the antitrust case against Microsoft and shows how the BillGates story can be classified as a tragedy in the same league as literature such as "King Lear" and "Death of a Salesman" where the protagonist invites his own tragic downfall. It attempts to fit the story into the theories of classical tragedy and analyzes how BillGates has all the qualities of the tragic protagonist. By dividing the Microsoft story into different acts, it describes BillGates' rise as the computer mogul, the court case and the aftermath.
From the Paper "In point of fact, Judge Jackson, who heard the case and ordered the breakup of the company, has come under criticism for his bias against Gates during the trial. "Judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia sharply criticized U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson for speaking with reporters during the trial, opening the door for Microsoft's appeal to be upheld, at least in part" (Johnston 5).
Still at issue is whether or not Microsoft meets all of the requirements of antitrust rulings, issues that are forming the basis for the appeals. In fact, most observers see the government's case against Microsoft as being built on sand."
Abstract The paper describes the beginnings of the personal computer, the Microsoft company and the Windows operating system. The paper discusses how BillGates' Microsoft brought applications into everyday life, encouraging individuals of all conditions to use the computer in their activities, whether at work or at home. The paper predicts that Microsoft will continue to shape the future of computers, even when BillGates steps down.
From the Paper "If one was to conceive a list of the most influential individuals in the 20th century, Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect at Microsoft, would surely be one of the people on the list. With software applications such as Microsoft Windows or MS - DOS, he managed to transform the computer industry from something open only to the few connoisseurs to a wide spread industry, available to all individuals, affordable and easy to use in every day life. His transformation of computer applications also increased the way these could be applied in different economic sectors and different areas, as well as in the individual homes."
Abstract This movie critiques and reviews the 1999 straight-to-video film "Pirates of Silicon Valley", starring Noah Wyle. The movie is about the competition between Apple founder Steve Jobs (played by Wyle) and IBM founder BillGates (played by Anthony Michael Hall). The author of this paper provides a very detailed summary of the plot line and then critiques the movie. He concludes that the movie "offers fairly accurate coverage of this dynamic period in the growth of the two companies", however he feels that the role of Jobs was over-emphasized, while Gates' role was minimized.
From the Paper "Because of the constraint of time, only 96 minutes, the full impact of the accomplishments of these two giants of the industry and the fast and turbulent times of their rise to the top of their respective companies and the computer industry couldn't be fully explored. The time frame being the period of the early 1970s through the middle to latter 1980s simply cannot be covered in a 96-minute film no matter how cleverly accomplished. The accuracy of the work however was amazingly true to the real world happenings between Apple and Microsoft."
Abstract In this analysis, the theory of a charismatic leader is applied to BillGates. His management style is analyzed within the framework established by leadership theorist Conger who suggests that a charismatic leader is one who has both vision and strategy
From the Paper "Executive Summary
A great body of research exists that suggests that organizations can effect changes, whereas others suggested that organizations tend to are victims of inertia. Bill Gates has been the topic of more research papers than any executive in current history. It can be said that his company Microsoft has helped create the computer age.
In this analysis, the theory of a charismatic leader is applied to Bill Gates. His management style is analyzed within the framework established by leadership theorist Conger who suggests that a charismatic leader is one who has both vision and strategy. Gates himself is quoted from his Playboy interview, as well as concepts and ideas from his 1995 book, The Road Ahead. The analysis concludes with recommendations that would be made to Gates,..."
This paper compares and analyzes the similarities and differences between the operating systems (OS) of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to that of the Red Hat Enterprise Linus AS 3.0.
Abstract This paper compares the published reports and research results pertaining to both Microsoft's and Linux's operating systems (OS). According to one independent non-sponsored survey 88% of the corporations polled indicate that Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 OS gives enhanced performance and reliability compared to Linux in similar usage situations. This paper delves into the reasons why more than 50% of the corporations polled use Linux for web server, email server and specialized application server functions. This paper lists the components of both the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Linux's Red Hat Enterprise Linus AS 3.0. The writer contends and explains why the Windows Server is the fastest, most reliable and secure OS to come out of Microsoft. This paper details the various versions of OS produced by Linux which are comprised of the WS, AS and ES editions. The writer of this paper also briefly discusses the history of BillGates' Microsoft Corporation as well as the Linux Corporation founded by Linus Torvaldus.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Overview
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3.0 Overview
Compare and Contrast Cost
Compare and Contrast Market Share
Summary and Conclusion
References
From the Paper "Microsoft Windows Server 2003 is the next generation Windows OS which offers the cream of Windows Server 2000 technology and makes it simpler for the user to install, manage, and run. Launching the Windows Server 2003 x64 versions on HP ProLiant servers, the most flexible Windows Server platform gives high performance for 32-bit as well as 64-bit applications on the same system. There are four editions of Windows Server 2003 i.e. Web, Standard, Enterprise and Data centre editions. The new Standard x64 edition provides support to 1-4 processors and further till 32 GBs of memory whereas the new Enterprise x64 Edition provides support to 1-8 processors and a maximum of 1 Terra Byte or TB of memory. Windows Server 2003 incorporates the total functionality customers require currently from a Windows Server OS to perform better with less, such as security, reliability, availability and scalability."
Abstract This paper identifies and discusses the common characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and gives examples of Ray Kroc (McDonald's), BillGates (Microsoft), and Michael Dell. It looks at the traits of the most successful entrepreneurs.
From the Paper "Although an overview of successful entrepreneurs such as Bill Gates Microsoft Ray Kroc McDonald's or Michael Dell indicates that they ave different personalities and come from diverse backgrounds they do share certain common characteristics ..."
Tags: Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, BillGates, Ray Kroc, Michael Dell, goals, wealthy, characteristics
Abstract An overview of how BillGates, Warren Buffet, and Paul Allen became the three richest men in America. The paper looks at how they achieved their wealth and factors leading to their success.
From the Paper "This is the sum total of the three men that top the Forbes Richest People in America list for CNN Money. How did these men achieve this kind of wealth? What did they do to become the giants of the business world? Bill Gates and Paul Allen got their start in computers on a teletype machine at Lakeside Preparatory school in their hometown of Seattle Washington ..."
Tags:BillGates: Warren Buffet: Paul Allen: Microsoft: Berkshire Hathaway, Forbes: wealth
Abstract This paper discusses leadership styles and the aspects that make a successful company. The paper specifically focuses on the leadership of BillGates in Microsoft and Stephen Jobs in Apple. It looks at the concepts and theories of the two leaders and how they applied their theories to their companies in order to ensure the company's growth and success.
From the Paper "Steven Jobs made Apple successful first by making peace with Apple's former blood enemy, Bill Gates. Coexistence with the dominant player, Steven felt, was Apple's only survival strategy. Microsoft would continue writing Mac software, a prerequisite to have any hope of recovery. Jobs ended the policy of licensing Apple's software to other computer makers because he felt those "clones" sucked up profits that were rightfully Apple's. "Apple needed a plan." Jobs believed that there was sufficient talent at Apple to regain glory, but they have no understanding of their strategy. The idea was to focus efforts on Apple's key markets: publishing, education and consumer. Ultimately the product list would be winnowed to four: desktop and laptops for the consumer and the professional. (Levy 1998)"
