John Mirick takes a look at Gates' family and early childhood, first computing experience, roots of his business career, and birth of Microsoft.

Read about the Microsoft founder's early years and Harvard days, the establishment of his company, and his charity projects.

Read the transcript of an interview conducted with the Microsoft chief, conducted in 1997.

Item on the world s richest man playing himself as the fictional radio shrink s biggest fan on the show s 200th episode, which airs on November 13, 2001.

Irreverent page invites readers to contribute to one Texan's efforts to surpass Gates' wealth. Apparently he's not quite there yet.

Find a generally positive review of Gates's book "The Road Ahead" by a reviewer surprised at his own reaction.

Features a report on Bill Gates that includes his personal, work, and industry history as well as his personal beliefs and activities.

Highlights the accomplishments of the Microsoft co-founder and gives an overview of the company's products.

Read this in-depth feature about Bill Gates the person, rather than the business man. Explores his childhood and personal values.

Provides a description of Gates's book "Business at the Speed of Thought." Includes links to an extract and to the official page from Microsoft.

Browse a chronological archive of articles about the Microsoft founder and Chairman, his business ventures, and his legal battles.