Title: Gates : how Microsoft's mogul reinvented an industry and made himself the richest man in America /
Authors: Manes, Stephen, 1949-; Andrews, Paul, 1949-; Chandler, Alfred D. 1918-2007,
Publisher: Simon and Schuster,
Year: 1994
Subjects: Gates, Bill,; Microsoft Corporation History.; Businessmen United States Biography; Computer software industry United States History; Businesspeople United States Biography.
Abstract: Manes and Andrews reveal the guiding genius behind information technology and software such as Windows which have become such universal standards, including a bracing, comprehensive review of the industry and its goals, and how Bill Gates lead his company now and into the future.
Contents: "Think smart!" -- Logging in -- Open for business -- Programming unlimited -- Hardcore! -- Up and running -- Thieves in our midst! -- New Mexican standoff -- Farewell to the desert -- We sell promises -- Playing chess -- DOS capital -- The reality distortion field -- A competitive person -- Natural monopoly -- The smart guys -- The software factory -- Growing panes -- Actually in hell -- Slow burn -- Shark frenzy -- "We damn well can!" -- Storming the Gates -- In every home -- "We were packages" -- Look and feel -- You can make it happen! -- How the sunshine works -- A date with Bill -- Homefront -- An infinite amount of money.