How Did Bill Gates Impact The World

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Microsoft has been a successful company throughout the years of its existence. The owners of Microsoft who are Paul Allen and Bill gates have created this company to change the lives of many citizens in society. It is amazing of the things these two men have done. However, Bill Gates, Co-Owner of Microsoft, has made greater impacts in the world such as by advancing society, donating to charity, and just by simply being an influence on the people.
Bill Gates has made a huge significance in the world by affecting society with his innovations. He created an opening for society to step into the future and perform abilities they would have never done in the twentieth century. Bill Gates promptly known for his presidential duties, ran the responsibility

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