Windows XP Launch 396395 02: Microsoft Chairman/Chief Software Architect Bill Gates signs a copy of Windows XP at a launch celebration October 24, 2001 in New York. Windows XP is the latest operating system from Microsoft. (Photo by Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images) (Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)
Bill Gates Comments on Court of Appeals Ruling 391260 03: Microsoft Chief Architect Bill Gates comments on the U.S. Court of Appeals decision to overturn a lower court''s ruling that the software giant be broken up June 28, 2001 at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, WA. The court ruling did not change a finding that the software giant illegally used its monopoly in the Windows operating system. (Photo by Tim Matsui/Getty Images) (Tim Matsui/Getty Images)
Schick Tennis Challenge X Bezos 7 Oct 2001: Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, right, high-five prior to their celebrity pro-am set during the Schick XTreme III Tennis Challenge at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Vinnick/Allsport (Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Microsoft Releases Windows XP 393666 02: Microsoft Chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates (L) and Platforms Group Vice President Jim Allchin hold up CDs during the release of the Windows XP operating system August 24, 2001 in Redmond, Washington. Windows XP is scheduled for widespread availability on October 25, 2001. (Photo by Tim Matsui/Getty Images) (Tim Matsui/Getty Images)
Global Health Summit Held In New York NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 2: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) and Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates shake hands at the Time Magazine Global Health Summit at the Time Warner Center November 2, 2005 in New York City. The Summit runs from November 1-3. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images for Time Magazine) (Evan Agostini/Getty Images for Time Warner)
Microsoft''s Bill Gates Speaks At A Miami High School 391644 04: Microsoft Corp. Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates works with a computer July 9, 2001 at Booker T. Washington high school in Miami, FL. Gates announced a series of grants to South Florida schools and organizations to support technology enrichment and create opportunities for teens in under-served communities. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Microsoft''s Bill Gates Speaks At A Miami High School 391644 02: Microsoft Corp. Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates speaks to students July 9, 2001 at Booker T. Washington high school in Miami, FL. Gates announced a series of grants to South Florida schools and organizations to support technology enrichment and create opportunities for teens in under-served communities. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Gates Launches MSN 8 NEW YORK- OCTOBER 24 : Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates speaks at the launch of Microsoft's MSN 8 October 24, 2002 in New York City. Microsoft and The Walt Disney Company have joined forces to deliver Disney content on MSN. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Gates Introduces Tablet PC NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 7: Chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft Bill Gates speaks during the Tablet PC product launch November 7, 2002 in New York City. The Tablet PC, which is being launched in six languages, will combine the power of the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system with the ability to use a digital pen in addition to a keyboard or mouse. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates Receives Honorary Knighthood LONDON - MARCH 2: (NO UK SALES FOR 28 DAYS) Britain's Queen Elizabeth II presents Microsoft tycoon Bill Gates with his honorary knighthood watched by his wife Melinda Gates on March 2, 2005 at Buckingham Palace in London, England. One of the richest men in the world, Gates cannot use the title "Sir" as he is not a British citizen. He received the KBE insignia, in recognition of his charitable donations in Commonwealth countries. (Photo by Chris Young/ROTA/Getty Images) (Getty Images/Getty Images)
Goalkeepers: The Global Goals 2017 NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) President Barack Obama, Melinda Gates and Bill Gates speak at Goalkeepers 2017, at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 20, 2017 in New York City. Goalkeepers is organized by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to highlight progress against global poverty and disease, showcase solutions to help advance the Sustainable Development Goals (or Global Goals) and foster bold leadership to help accelerate the path to a more prosperous, healthy and just future. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) (Jamie McCarthy)
(FILE PHOTO) EU Regulators Impose Record Fine On Microsoft HOLLYWOOD - SEPTEMBER 4: (FILE PHOTO) Microsoft Corporation Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates speaks at the launch of Windows Media 9 Series on September 4, 2002 in Hollywood, California. EU regulators ruled March 24, 2004 that Microsoft had broken anti-trust laws and imposed a record fine of over 497 million euros (613 million dollars) and ordered the company to separate its windows media player software from its operating systems. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
