computer software industry

On-site observation of Microsoft headquarters uncovers methods that have allowed the company to rise to the top of the computer industry.

A biography of "software king" Bill Gates, who saw the computer revolution coming and responded to it.

This book explains what software designers do and how to prepare for a career in software design.

A biography of the math whiz kid who grew up to co-found Microsoft, the world's leading computer software firm.

Profiles the life and achievements of Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, discussing how he became such a success and his philanthropic activities.

A brief biography of Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates that discusses his childhood, family, philanthropy, and successful career. Includes related articles from "USA Today," a selected bibliography, resources, and a glossary.

Draws from interviews with friends, colleagues, and competitors, as well as employees of Microsoft to provide the inside story of the efforts undertaken by Microsoft chairman and CEO Bill Gates to respond to the challenge posed by the advent of the Internet and the developers of Netscape Navigator.

Chronicles the cofounder of Microsoft's rise in the computer industry and his achievements.

A biographical portrait of Bill Gates, discussing the historical factors and personal qualities that led to his phenomenal success with the Microsoft Corporation, and providing information about Gates's personal relationships with women and other businesspeople.

The story of the Bill Gates/Steve Ballmer relationship, from their 1974 meeting at a Harvard dorm to the present, providing insights into the longstanding bond between this odd couple and showing how Ballmer and Gates work together to form Microsoft's ego and id.