This document provides a biography of Bill Gates in 3 paragraphs. It discusses that he was born in Seattle, Washington in 1955 to a wealthy family. He showed early intelligence and passion for computers. In 1975, he co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen after developing an interpreter for the Altair 8800, one of the first microcomputers. Microsoft became very successful by developing the operating system for IBM's first personal computer. The document outlines Gates' early life, founding of Microsoft, and the pivotal partnership with IBM that helped make Microsoft the dominant force in the PC industry.
- Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Seattle and showed an early interest in computer programming. He co-founded Microsoft in 1975 and built it into the world's largest software business, making him one of the richest people in the world.
- Gates stepped down as chairman of Microsoft in 2014. Throughout his career, he demonstrated innovation, business strategy and tactics to grow Microsoft's dominance in the software industry.
- Gates has devoted significant time and resources to philanthropic causes through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on issues like global health, education and poverty alleviation.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Edward Iglesias on the changing role of systems librarians. It discusses how systems librarians have traditionally been male-dominated but the role is evolving. It also shares the results of a survey Iglesias conducted, which found that systems librarians want to learn new skills like programming languages and wish they had more time for professional development. The presentation warns that both Generation X and young librarians are leaving the profession unless libraries adapt to their needs and priorities such as work-life balance, flexibility, and opportunities to learn new technologies.
This document discusses misinformation on the internet. It provides examples of how misinformation spreads, such as through false news reports and social media. While internet users have learned to be skeptical of online information, misinformation remains a problem. False information spreads similarly to accurate information, aided by "gatekeepers" with large social networks. Internet memes also allow information to take on new, sometimes false meanings as it is spread and transformed online. Verifying information online remains important to counter the spread of misinformation.
The document discusses key trends that are transforming the workforce and challenging businesses: 1) A shrinking pool of skilled labor due to demographic changes, 2) Changing family structures and expectations, and 3) Evolving expectations of younger generations around work-life balance and use of technology. These trends are global and converging, exacerbating a growing gap between available jobs and workers. While some businesses are responding, fully addressing these complex changes will require continued innovation.
My keynote at Velocity New York (#VelocityConf) on September 17, 2014. The failure of healthcare.gov was a textbook DevOps (or rather, lack of DevOps) case study. But it’s part of a wider pattern that reminds us that people should be at the heart of everything we build. In fact, getting the “people” part right is the key both to DevOps and great user experience design. It runs from the Internet of Things right through building government services that really work for citizens.
Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Seattle and showed an early interest in computers. He met Paul Allen in school and they started Microsoft together after dropping out of college. Microsoft created the operating system for IBM's first PC and grew rapidly as they earned money for every computer sold with MS-DOS installed. Gates built Microsoft into a massive company but later stepped back to focus on his philanthropic foundation, which supports causes like global health and development.
Here are a few potential responses to your questions:
1. You're right that Pegatron, as the direct employer, should also face responsibility for the poor working conditions. However, Apple wields significant influence as a major client, so there is an expectation they ensure proper standards are upheld throughout their supply chain.
2. Investigative journalism like the BBC Panorama report aims to shed light on specific examples to raise awareness, but does not imply similar issues do not exist elsewhere as well. The hope is improved conditions will then spread more broadly.
3. A company that is found to have misrepresented their efforts to remedy a serious problem risks damage to their reputation and brand. They may face calls for increased oversight,
The document discusses how globalization and new technologies have "flattened the world" by enabling more collaboration and outsourcing of jobs internationally. It outlines 10 "flatteners" including the rise of the internet, outsourcing, offshoring, and supply chain management. It argues that to succeed in this new environment, workers must constantly upgrade skills and notes shortfalls in US students pursuing STEM fields and American ambition compared to countries like China.
- Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Seattle and showed an early interest in computer programming. He co-founded Microsoft in 1975 and built it into the world's largest software business, making him one of the richest people in the world.
- Gates stepped down as chairman of Microsoft in 2014. Throughout his career, he demonstrated innovation, business strategy and tactics to grow Microsoft's dominance in the software industry.
- Gates has devoted significant time and resources to philanthropic causes through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on issues like global health, education and poverty alleviation.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Edward Iglesias on the changing role of systems librarians. It discusses how systems librarians have traditionally been male-dominated but the role is evolving. It also shares the results of a survey Iglesias conducted, which found that systems librarians want to learn new skills like programming languages and wish they had more time for professional development. The presentation warns that both Generation X and young librarians are leaving the profession unless libraries adapt to their needs and priorities such as work-life balance, flexibility, and opportunities to learn new technologies.
This document discusses misinformation on the internet. It provides examples of how misinformation spreads, such as through false news reports and social media. While internet users have learned to be skeptical of online information, misinformation remains a problem. False information spreads similarly to accurate information, aided by "gatekeepers" with large social networks. Internet memes also allow information to take on new, sometimes false meanings as it is spread and transformed online. Verifying information online remains important to counter the spread of misinformation.
The document discusses key trends that are transforming the workforce and challenging businesses: 1) A shrinking pool of skilled labor due to demographic changes, 2) Changing family structures and expectations, and 3) Evolving expectations of younger generations around work-life balance and use of technology. These trends are global and converging, exacerbating a growing gap between available jobs and workers. While some businesses are responding, fully addressing these complex changes will require continued innovation.
My keynote at Velocity New York (#VelocityConf) on September 17, 2014. The failure of healthcare.gov was a textbook DevOps (or rather, lack of DevOps) case study. But it’s part of a wider pattern that reminds us that people should be at the heart of everything we build. In fact, getting the “people” part right is the key both to DevOps and great user experience design. It runs from the Internet of Things right through building government services that really work for citizens.
Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Seattle and showed an early interest in computers. He met Paul Allen in school and they started Microsoft together after dropping out of college. Microsoft created the operating system for IBM's first PC and grew rapidly as they earned money for every computer sold with MS-DOS installed. Gates built Microsoft into a massive company but later stepped back to focus on his philanthropic foundation, which supports causes like global health and development.
Here are a few potential responses to your questions:
1. You're right that Pegatron, as the direct employer, should also face responsibility for the poor working conditions. However, Apple wields significant influence as a major client, so there is an expectation they ensure proper standards are upheld throughout their supply chain.
2. Investigative journalism like the BBC Panorama report aims to shed light on specific examples to raise awareness, but does not imply similar issues do not exist elsewhere as well. The hope is improved conditions will then spread more broadly.
3. A company that is found to have misrepresented their efforts to remedy a serious problem risks damage to their reputation and brand. They may face calls for increased oversight,
The document discusses how globalization and new technologies have "flattened the world" by enabling more collaboration and outsourcing of jobs internationally. It outlines 10 "flatteners" including the rise of the internet, outsourcing, offshoring, and supply chain management. It argues that to succeed in this new environment, workers must constantly upgrade skills and notes shortfalls in US students pursuing STEM fields and American ambition compared to countries like China.
The document provides biographical information on four prominent figures: Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Julian Assange. It discusses their early lives, careers founding major technology companies (Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and WikiLeaks), and contributions to the technology industry. Key events and roles for each person are summarized, such as Gates founding Microsoft, Jobs' roles at Apple and Pixar, Zuckerberg launching Facebook, and Assange's work as editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks.
Lessons from a Career Marketing Big IdeasTim O'Reilly
My talk at #BrooklynBeta on October 11, 2013. I talked about what I've learned from work on the commercialization of the web, open source, web 2.0, the maker movement, and open government. Key principles for online activists.
Technology and Trust: The Challenge of 21st Century GovernmentTim O'Reilly
The document summarizes Tim O'Reilly's talk on how technology and trust in government are linked. He argues that while technology has revolutionized many industries, government has been slow to adopt these changes. This has led to a decline in public trust as government services fail to meet citizens' expectations set by their digital experiences elsewhere. O'Reilly cites the UK's Government Digital Service as a positive example of an agency that has successfully modernized government websites and digital services through an iterative process focused on user needs rather than bureaucratic requirements.
The document discusses 10 trends that may be important over the next 10 years on the web:
1. Semantic web - allowing machines to understand web content better through technologies like RDF and OWL.
2. Artificial intelligence - developing intelligent machines through technologies like neural networks.
3. Virtual worlds becoming more popular through platforms like Second Life and augmented reality.
4. Growth of mobile web through smartphones and location-aware services.
5. Attention economy where consumers choose where to spend their attention in exchange for personalized services.
6. Websites exposing their data through APIs and mashups to become more like web services.
7. Online video and internet TV growing through platforms like YouTube and
1. The document discusses several emerging technologies that are considered "Next Big Things" on the internet over the next 10 years, including the Semantic Web, artificial intelligence, virtual worlds, mobile web, attention economy, web services, online video, rich internet apps, internationalization of the web, and personalization.
2. Specific technologies mentioned that relate to these trends include RDF, OWL, microformats, Amazon Mechanical Turk, Numenta, Second Life, location-aware mobile services, widgets, Facebook, Internet TV services like YouTube and Joost, Adobe AIR, Laszlo OpenLaszlo, and increasing personalization at companies like Google.
3. By 2017
Web 4.0 is described differently by various sources, with predictions including an immersive virtual world, connections facilitated by the network, and bringing objects online. Later concepts like Web 5.0 propose an even more integrated internet that is telepathic or incorporates time-based services. However, there is no clear consensus on what defines each iteration of an advancing web, and the terminology may continue evolving unpredictably.
Bill Gates is an American business magnate and philanthropist who co-founded Microsoft Corporation. Some key points:
- He met his wife Melinda French in 1987 and they married in 1994, having three children together.
- He left Harvard University to devote his energies full-time to Microsoft, a company he began with his friend Paul Allen to develop software for personal computers.
- Microsoft became hugely successful through partnerships allowing their operating system to bundle with IBM computer sales, and they now have annual revenue of $60.42 billion.
- Gates has been involved in several high-profile antitrust litigations, including against the US, EU, and competitors over monopolistic practices.
- In
Brenda started the Creating IT Futures Foundation to help people from disadvantaged backgrounds start careers in information technology. The foundation provides training and certification programs to develop technical skills for in-demand IT jobs that pay living wages and provide opportunities for career growth. Brenda hopes the foundation's model can be adopted by other organizations to help more people enter the IT field, improve their lives and communities through stable, well-paying careers in a growing industry with many job openings.
The document discusses the wide-ranging applications of computers in society. It begins by defining a computer and explaining their role in modern life. It then lists 18 specific areas where computers are used, including education, medicine, business, government, science, entertainment and more. For each area, it provides one or two sentences on how computers are utilized. It concludes that computers have become essential to society and are integral to administration and information sharing across all fields in today's globalized world.
This document provides information about Apple Inc. and its founder Steve Jobs. It begins with an overview of 5 major IT companies (Intel, Google, Microsoft, HP, Dell). It then discusses Apple's history and products. Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and incorporated as Apple Computer, Inc. It is now a multinational technology company headquartered in California. Steve Jobs was an American entrepreneur who co-founded Apple and played a key role in developing products like the Lisa, Macintosh, and LaserWriter. The document concludes with thanks.
Angličtina - Maturitní Práce (The Most Important Computer Companies)Martin Král
The document provides a history of four major computer companies: Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, and Google. It summarizes their founding, key people, major products, and events that shaped their growth. It also discusses the author's personal experience using these companies' products and his view that computers and technology will continue growing in importance, though some companies may stagnate while others like Apple continue innovating with revolutionary products.
Catechize 2014 Finals was held on Sunday, 27th July 2014 with the National Level Top 6 finalists, all of them were furiously answering and the table turned on the TieBreaker question. The Champion and the Runners Up get Tech Tac Toe Goodies and all 6 get Tech Tac Toe Catechize National level finalist’s Certificates.
Presentation on 'Bill gates' by Taha TauqeerTaha Tauqeer
Bill Gates has donated over $28 billion to charity through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which is more than 25% of his current net worth. As a teenager, Gates wrote one of his first computer programs to play tic-tac-toe against a machine. He also altered his school's scheduling program to enroll in classes with interesting girls. Though a successful entrepreneur, Gates had some failures like his early company Traf-O-Data and not properly engaging with the government which led to antitrust issues for Microsoft.
Technology has both positive and negative impacts on many aspects of human life. It has improved access to tools for education, communication, and more. However, excessive technology use can negatively impact family and social interactions, as well as weakening memory. Technology also enables risks from automation and can damage the environment if not used sustainably. While technology provides benefits, its downsides regarding health, social values, and nature must also be considered.
Catechize is Tech Tac Toe's annual Business and Technology quiz. It is performed in two stages Prelims and Finals. Above is the prelims of the year 2014.
The document discusses redefining literacy for the modern information age. It argues that literacy now involves skills like learning how to learn, critically evaluating information from various sources, managing large amounts of digital information, and expressing ideas compellingly. A new "information code of ethics" is also needed to guide how information is shared and used responsibly in today's world. The future workplace and what skills will be needed cannot be clearly defined, so schools must teach students how to teach themselves and adapt to constant changes in information technologies.
Bill Gates was born in Seattle, Washington in 1955. He had an early interest in computers and began programming at age 13. While attending Harvard University, he met Steve Ballmer and wrote a version of the BASIC programming language. In 1975, before graduating, Gates left Harvard to form Microsoft with his friend Paul Allen to develop software for personal computers. Microsoft became famous for their operating systems like MS-DOS and Windows, making Gates very wealthy. He married Melinda French Gates in 1994 and they have three children together.
ICT in Education 2009 PGDE (Teacher Training) Presentation at Edinburgh Unive...Ollie Bray
The document discusses various ways that information and communication technologies (ICT) can be used in education. It addresses topics like the role of web 2.0 tools, using mobile phones in the classroom for activities like fieldwork and polling students, and how games can be used to assess student learning. It also discusses designing curriculum around media and balancing the benefits and risks of internet use.
The document provides an overview of computers and their impact on society. It discusses how Sir Timothy Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1990, prompting a drastic growth in computer usage. Computers are now used in many spheres including education, business, science, art, communication, and governance. Estonia is highlighted as an example of an e-government with many public services available online. Both positive and negative effects of computers on society are outlined, such as increased efficiency but also risks of cybercrime, addiction, and reduced social interaction. The components that power Estonia's digital services are explained in detail. Finally, the document poses discussion questions and provides concluding quotes about society's relationship with computers.
- Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft and developed the world's leading operating system, Microsoft Windows. He stepped down as CEO in 2000 but remains chairman of Microsoft.
- Throughout his career, Gates pursued technological innovation and business success aggressively. He is now dedicating more time to philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which focuses on global health and development issues.
- Gates had a privileged early life and showed an early aptitude for computers and programming. He dropped out of Harvard to start Microsoft, which grew into the largest software company in the world.
The document outlines a presentation recommending the purchase of the Web Courseworks package to manage a new online military police career course. It describes the need to train reservists who are being deployed without proper instruction. It compares the Web Courseworks option to the current Blackboard system and distributing CDs/DVDs, listing pros and cons of each. The presentation then discusses Web Courseworks' production process, packaging, and marketing strategy, describing partnerships and distribution methods.
The document summarizes a study on mapping wood characteristics of eastern larch trees from four sites in Thunder Bay District. The study found significant variations in physical and mechanical properties based on radial, axial, and geographic position. Using this wood characteristics map allowed optimization of the value chain by increasing the overall value of eastern larch by up to 31%. The study concluded wood characteristics mapping of eastern larch is possible and could provide new market opportunities for the forest sector.
The document provides biographical information on four prominent figures: Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Julian Assange. It discusses their early lives, careers founding major technology companies (Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and WikiLeaks), and contributions to the technology industry. Key events and roles for each person are summarized, such as Gates founding Microsoft, Jobs' roles at Apple and Pixar, Zuckerberg launching Facebook, and Assange's work as editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks.
Lessons from a Career Marketing Big IdeasTim O'Reilly
My talk at #BrooklynBeta on October 11, 2013. I talked about what I've learned from work on the commercialization of the web, open source, web 2.0, the maker movement, and open government. Key principles for online activists.
Technology and Trust: The Challenge of 21st Century GovernmentTim O'Reilly
The document summarizes Tim O'Reilly's talk on how technology and trust in government are linked. He argues that while technology has revolutionized many industries, government has been slow to adopt these changes. This has led to a decline in public trust as government services fail to meet citizens' expectations set by their digital experiences elsewhere. O'Reilly cites the UK's Government Digital Service as a positive example of an agency that has successfully modernized government websites and digital services through an iterative process focused on user needs rather than bureaucratic requirements.
The document discusses 10 trends that may be important over the next 10 years on the web:
1. Semantic web - allowing machines to understand web content better through technologies like RDF and OWL.
2. Artificial intelligence - developing intelligent machines through technologies like neural networks.
3. Virtual worlds becoming more popular through platforms like Second Life and augmented reality.
4. Growth of mobile web through smartphones and location-aware services.
5. Attention economy where consumers choose where to spend their attention in exchange for personalized services.
6. Websites exposing their data through APIs and mashups to become more like web services.
7. Online video and internet TV growing through platforms like YouTube and
1. The document discusses several emerging technologies that are considered "Next Big Things" on the internet over the next 10 years, including the Semantic Web, artificial intelligence, virtual worlds, mobile web, attention economy, web services, online video, rich internet apps, internationalization of the web, and personalization.
2. Specific technologies mentioned that relate to these trends include RDF, OWL, microformats, Amazon Mechanical Turk, Numenta, Second Life, location-aware mobile services, widgets, Facebook, Internet TV services like YouTube and Joost, Adobe AIR, Laszlo OpenLaszlo, and increasing personalization at companies like Google.
3. By 2017
Web 4.0 is described differently by various sources, with predictions including an immersive virtual world, connections facilitated by the network, and bringing objects online. Later concepts like Web 5.0 propose an even more integrated internet that is telepathic or incorporates time-based services. However, there is no clear consensus on what defines each iteration of an advancing web, and the terminology may continue evolving unpredictably.
Bill Gates is an American business magnate and philanthropist who co-founded Microsoft Corporation. Some key points:
- He met his wife Melinda French in 1987 and they married in 1994, having three children together.
- He left Harvard University to devote his energies full-time to Microsoft, a company he began with his friend Paul Allen to develop software for personal computers.
- Microsoft became hugely successful through partnerships allowing their operating system to bundle with IBM computer sales, and they now have annual revenue of $60.42 billion.
- Gates has been involved in several high-profile antitrust litigations, including against the US, EU, and competitors over monopolistic practices.
- In
Brenda started the Creating IT Futures Foundation to help people from disadvantaged backgrounds start careers in information technology. The foundation provides training and certification programs to develop technical skills for in-demand IT jobs that pay living wages and provide opportunities for career growth. Brenda hopes the foundation's model can be adopted by other organizations to help more people enter the IT field, improve their lives and communities through stable, well-paying careers in a growing industry with many job openings.
The document discusses the wide-ranging applications of computers in society. It begins by defining a computer and explaining their role in modern life. It then lists 18 specific areas where computers are used, including education, medicine, business, government, science, entertainment and more. For each area, it provides one or two sentences on how computers are utilized. It concludes that computers have become essential to society and are integral to administration and information sharing across all fields in today's globalized world.
This document provides information about Apple Inc. and its founder Steve Jobs. It begins with an overview of 5 major IT companies (Intel, Google, Microsoft, HP, Dell). It then discusses Apple's history and products. Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and incorporated as Apple Computer, Inc. It is now a multinational technology company headquartered in California. Steve Jobs was an American entrepreneur who co-founded Apple and played a key role in developing products like the Lisa, Macintosh, and LaserWriter. The document concludes with thanks.
Angličtina - Maturitní Práce (The Most Important Computer Companies)Martin Král
The document provides a history of four major computer companies: Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, and Google. It summarizes their founding, key people, major products, and events that shaped their growth. It also discusses the author's personal experience using these companies' products and his view that computers and technology will continue growing in importance, though some companies may stagnate while others like Apple continue innovating with revolutionary products.
Catechize 2014 Finals was held on Sunday, 27th July 2014 with the National Level Top 6 finalists, all of them were furiously answering and the table turned on the TieBreaker question. The Champion and the Runners Up get Tech Tac Toe Goodies and all 6 get Tech Tac Toe Catechize National level finalist’s Certificates.
Presentation on 'Bill gates' by Taha TauqeerTaha Tauqeer
Bill Gates has donated over $28 billion to charity through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which is more than 25% of his current net worth. As a teenager, Gates wrote one of his first computer programs to play tic-tac-toe against a machine. He also altered his school's scheduling program to enroll in classes with interesting girls. Though a successful entrepreneur, Gates had some failures like his early company Traf-O-Data and not properly engaging with the government which led to antitrust issues for Microsoft.
Technology has both positive and negative impacts on many aspects of human life. It has improved access to tools for education, communication, and more. However, excessive technology use can negatively impact family and social interactions, as well as weakening memory. Technology also enables risks from automation and can damage the environment if not used sustainably. While technology provides benefits, its downsides regarding health, social values, and nature must also be considered.
Catechize is Tech Tac Toe's annual Business and Technology quiz. It is performed in two stages Prelims and Finals. Above is the prelims of the year 2014.
The document discusses redefining literacy for the modern information age. It argues that literacy now involves skills like learning how to learn, critically evaluating information from various sources, managing large amounts of digital information, and expressing ideas compellingly. A new "information code of ethics" is also needed to guide how information is shared and used responsibly in today's world. The future workplace and what skills will be needed cannot be clearly defined, so schools must teach students how to teach themselves and adapt to constant changes in information technologies.
Bill Gates was born in Seattle, Washington in 1955. He had an early interest in computers and began programming at age 13. While attending Harvard University, he met Steve Ballmer and wrote a version of the BASIC programming language. In 1975, before graduating, Gates left Harvard to form Microsoft with his friend Paul Allen to develop software for personal computers. Microsoft became famous for their operating systems like MS-DOS and Windows, making Gates very wealthy. He married Melinda French Gates in 1994 and they have three children together.
ICT in Education 2009 PGDE (Teacher Training) Presentation at Edinburgh Unive...Ollie Bray
The document discusses various ways that information and communication technologies (ICT) can be used in education. It addresses topics like the role of web 2.0 tools, using mobile phones in the classroom for activities like fieldwork and polling students, and how games can be used to assess student learning. It also discusses designing curriculum around media and balancing the benefits and risks of internet use.
The document provides an overview of computers and their impact on society. It discusses how Sir Timothy Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1990, prompting a drastic growth in computer usage. Computers are now used in many spheres including education, business, science, art, communication, and governance. Estonia is highlighted as an example of an e-government with many public services available online. Both positive and negative effects of computers on society are outlined, such as increased efficiency but also risks of cybercrime, addiction, and reduced social interaction. The components that power Estonia's digital services are explained in detail. Finally, the document poses discussion questions and provides concluding quotes about society's relationship with computers.
- Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft and developed the world's leading operating system, Microsoft Windows. He stepped down as CEO in 2000 but remains chairman of Microsoft.
- Throughout his career, Gates pursued technological innovation and business success aggressively. He is now dedicating more time to philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which focuses on global health and development issues.
- Gates had a privileged early life and showed an early aptitude for computers and programming. He dropped out of Harvard to start Microsoft, which grew into the largest software company in the world.
The document outlines a presentation recommending the purchase of the Web Courseworks package to manage a new online military police career course. It describes the need to train reservists who are being deployed without proper instruction. It compares the Web Courseworks option to the current Blackboard system and distributing CDs/DVDs, listing pros and cons of each. The presentation then discusses Web Courseworks' production process, packaging, and marketing strategy, describing partnerships and distribution methods.
The document summarizes a study on mapping wood characteristics of eastern larch trees from four sites in Thunder Bay District. The study found significant variations in physical and mechanical properties based on radial, axial, and geographic position. Using this wood characteristics map allowed optimization of the value chain by increasing the overall value of eastern larch by up to 31%. The study concluded wood characteristics mapping of eastern larch is possible and could provide new market opportunities for the forest sector.
This document summarizes Notesolution, an online study notes sharing platform. It outlines Notesolution's mission to provide accessible and affordable course materials to 21 million North American university students. It details Notesolution's revenue sources from various course materials and growth projections. The document also discusses Notesolution's competitors and strategies to scale its user base and content coverage across more universities in North America.
- CMC reported consolidated revenue of Rs. 1085 crore for FY2006-07, an increase of 18% over the previous year. Consolidated profit before tax increased 99% to Rs. 98.97 crore.
- International revenue grew 54% driven by the American and UK geographies. The international business share of revenue increased from 28% to 35%.
- Services revenue increased 32% with significant growth in the SI and ITES business units. Operating margins expanded 355 basis points due to an improved business mix and increased manpower productivity.
- For Q4 FY2006-07, revenue grew 4% year-over-year while profit before tax increased 103% and margins expanded across all
The document discusses purchasing the Web Courseworks package. It lists current users including universities, organizations, and companies. It provides strategies to ensure adoption by employees, including making the system free for course managers and training developers. It recommends purchasing and implementing Web Courseworks within 30 days for customization and implementation beginning in phase 04-10 of 2011.
Mosharafa was an Egyptian physicist and mathematician who made many significant contributions to science. He obtained his PhD at a very young age and was the first Egyptian professor of applied mathematics. He published over 25 papers on topics like quantum theory and relativity and authored over 12 books. When Einstein visited Egypt, he specifically asked to meet Mosharafa to discuss his work. Mosharafa died under mysterious circumstances in 1950 at the age of 53.
The document discusses the importance of training as a key element in post-disaster reconstruction. It notes that Canadian organizations have extensive experience providing construction training internationally, but that a gap often remains between Canadian capacity and reconstruction needs. To help close this gap, the document recommends incorporating comprehensive training programs into proposals for disaster relief housing. Such programs would train local construction workers, inspectors, and officials on building techniques like wood-frame construction and building sciences to help ensure structures are built safely and durably.
The document is a user manual for Bi-Bright Interactive WhiteBoard software. It includes sections on the software toolbar, main toolbar functions, and pen tools. The main toolbar allows users to create new pages, import/export files, print, change backgrounds, and switch between pen and mouse modes. It also provides tools like a screen keyboard, timer, and rulers. The pen tools include a pencil, brush, laser pen, fluorescent pen, and intelligent pen with different stroke effects.
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was born on October 28, 1955, in the city of Seattle, Washington. His parents’ names were William H. Gates II, who was a prominent lawyer in Seattle, and his deceased mother, Mary Gates, who was a former school teacher and was very well connected. Also, Bill Gates had two sisters, Kristianne, who is the eldest and Libby. Mary played an integral role in Bill Gates’ entrepreneurial life. She was a University of Washington regent and sat in the board for United Way International. The CEO of IBM also happened to sit in this board with Mary, which later became the connection of a lifetime. Bill would often go to these volunteer meetings with his mother.
Although Gates’ parents hoped for a law career for their son, Bill showed great interest in computers at the age of only thirteen! His first encounter with a computer was at the Lakeside School. A company called the Computer Center Corporation, leased computers from Digital Equipment Corporation. The school then decided to provide their students with some computer time and this is when Bill Gates found his passion for the first time. Gates met a new friend who would later be his first business partner. His name was Paul Allen. He was two years older than Gates but they certainly shared the same passion for computers. In his teens, Gates had already built a program that allowed people to play tic-tac-toe. When these bright, young people came together they formed the Lakeside Programmers’ Group. Later on after catching some experience as well as going deeper with their passion, the group created a program that counted traffic in Seattle, called Traf-O-Data. Traf-O-Data was able to calculate how many cars were on the road at one given time, and it would give information about the best time for a stop light. The duo along with other classmates earned $20,000 for their efforts. Also, during the computer time that the school offered, Gates and Allen created a scheduling program for their school. At their young age, Gates and Allen wanted to start their own company but Gates’ parents wanted his to finish school and hoped their son would become a lawyer. This is where the history of computers started as we know it.
Bill Gates graduated from Lakeside School in 1973 and went on to Harvard University to pursue a law career, like his parents wanted. After life in Lakeside School was over Gates made sure to keep in touch with his friend, Paul Allen. Allen attended Washington State University for two years but later dropped out to move out to the East Coast to work for a company called Honeywell. Bill Gates is considered the genius or the era but when he enrolled at Harvard, it can be said that his grades did not reflect his brilliant intellect. He would just get a few hours of sleep and study for test at the last possible minute. What were the consequences? He would pass his classes with a reasonable but not an excellent one. Gates still felt very passionate about computers and programming so ...
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Bill Gates
was born on October 28, 1955, in the city of Seattle, Washington. His parents’ names were William H. Gates II, who was a prominent lawyer in Seattle, and his deceased mother, Mary Gates, who was a former school teacher and was very well connected. Also, Bill Gates had two sisters, Kristianne, who is the eldest and Libby. Mary played an integral role in Bill Gates’ entrepreneurial life. She was a University of Washington regent and sat in the board for United Way International. The CEO of IBM also happened to sit in this board with Mary, which later became the connection of a lifetime. Bill would often go to these volunteer meetings with his mother.
Although Gates’ parents hoped for a law career for their son, Bill showed great interest in computers at the age of only thirteen! His first encounter with a computer was at the Lakeside School. A company called the Computer Center Corporation, leased computers from Digital Equipment Corporation. The school then decided to provide their students with some computer time and this is when Bill Gates found his passion for the first time. Gates met a new friend who would later be his first business partner. His name was Paul Allen. He was two years older than Gates but they certainly shared the same passion for computers. In his teens, Gates had already built a program that allowed people to play tic-tac-toe. When these bright, young people came together they formed the Lakeside Programmers’ Group. Later on after catching some experience as well as going deeper with their passion, the group created a program that counted traffic in Seattle, called Traf-O-Data. Traf-O-Data was able to calculate how many cars were on the road at one given time, and it would give information about the best time for a stop light. The duo along with other classmates earned $20,000 for their efforts. Also, during the computer time that the school offered, Gates and Allen created a scheduling program for their school. At their young age, Gates and Allen wanted to start their own company but Gates’ parents wanted his to finish school and hoped their son would become a lawyer. This is where the history of computers started as we know it.
Bill Gates graduated from Lakeside School in 1973 and went on to Harvard University to pursue a law career, like his parents wanted. After life in Lakeside School was over Gates made sure to keep in touch with his friend, Paul Allen. Allen attended Washington State University for two years but later dropped out to move out to the East Coast to work for a company called Honeywell. Bill Gates is considered the genius or the era but when he enrolled at Harvard, it can be said that his grades did not reflect his brilliant intellect. He would just get a few hours of sleep and study for test at the last possible minute. What were the consequences? He would pass his classes with a reasonable but not an excellent one. Gates still felt very passionate about computers and programming so he w.
The document provides details about Microsoft Corporation, including its history, products, financial performance, and acquisitions. It discusses that Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen and initially produced BASIC interpreters. It grew to dominate the PC operating system market and now produces a wide range of software. The document lists Microsoft's major products and divisions. It also summarizes Microsoft's largest acquisitions, including Nokia and Skype.
Bill Gates is an American business magnate and philanthropist who co-founded Microsoft Corporation. He dropped out of Harvard to work with Paul Allen on developing software for early computers. In 1975, they founded Microsoft and developed the PC operating system MS-DOS. Microsoft signed a deal with IBM in 1980 to develop the OS for IBM PCs, which became hugely successful. Gates led Microsoft as it launched subsequent versions of Windows and became the world's largest software company. He is considered one of the most successful entrepreneurs and wealthiest people in history.
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Bill Gates is the founder of Microsoft and is among the world's richest entrepreneurs. This ppt focuses on his educational life & how he raised such big multinational company.
Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Seattle and showed an early interest in computers. He met Paul Allen in school and they started Microsoft together after dropping out of college. Microsoft created the operating system for IBM's first PC and grew rapidly as they earned money for every computer sold with MS-DOS installed. Gates built Microsoft into a massive company but later stepped back to focus on his philanthropic foundation, which supports causes like global health and development.
Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Seattle and showed an early interest in computers. He met Paul Allen in high school and they started Microsoft together after dropping out of college. Microsoft developed the operating system for the IBM PC and grew rapidly as they earned money for every computer sold with MS-DOS installed. Gates built Microsoft into a massive company but later stepped back to focus on his philanthropic foundation, which supports causes like global health and development.
1) The document discusses the history and founding of Microsoft by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. They created an interpreter that allowed the Altair 8800 microcomputer to run the popular BASIC programming language, which led to the official founding of Microsoft.
2) In the early 1980s, Microsoft released its first operating systems, Xenix and the influential DOS. DOS was chosen by IBM for its new personal computer, which was a huge success and catapulted Microsoft to industry dominance.
3) Throughout the 1980s, Microsoft continued to innovate and release new operating systems, including Windows as a graphical interface for DOS. This growth led to antitrust investigations into Microsoft's
Bill Gates is an American business magnate and philanthropist who co-founded Microsoft, the world's largest PC software company. He was born in 1955 in Seattle, Washington to an upper-middle class family and showed early signs of intelligence. In 1975, he founded Microsoft with Paul Allen and developed the programming language Altair BASIC, which helped launch the company. Microsoft later signed a pivotal deal with IBM in 1980 to develop the operating system for their first personal computer, known as MS-DOS, which became the dominant platform for PCs. Gates stepped down as CEO of Microsoft in 2000 and now focuses his time on his philanthropic work through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which aims to enhance healthcare and education worldwide
This document provides a history of Microsoft from its founding in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen to its current position facing competition from Apple and Google. It details Microsoft's early successes with programming languages and its operating systems like DOS, Windows, and Windows 95 that drove its rise to dominance. The document also discusses Microsoft's legal battles, leadership changes, and challenges from rivals. It positions Microsoft as one of the founding giants of the modern computing industry that remains influential despite threats to its business.
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Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft and was one of the richest people in the world. He dropped out of Harvard to start Microsoft with Paul Allen. Their first breakthrough was creating the BASIC programming language for the Altair computer. This led them to form Microsoft and create the MS-DOS operating system, which became hugely popular. Gates led Microsoft to partnerships with IBM that helped establish the IBM PC standard. He stepped down as CEO in 2000 but remains chairman of Microsoft, focusing his efforts on his philanthropic work through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were both visionary founders of pioneering technology companies. Gates founded Microsoft in 1975 and grew it to become the worldwide leader in software. Jobs co-founded Apple Computers in 1976 and pioneered the personal computer revolution with GUI-based computers like the Mac. Both used their business successes to pursue philanthropic work later in life through organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were both pioneering visionaries in the technology industry. Gates founded Microsoft in 1975 and grew it into the world's largest software company. He is now focused on philanthropic efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976 and pioneered the personal computer revolution and user-friendly GUIs. He later founded Pixar and returned to Apple as CEO in 1997 to revive the company by launching products like the iMac. Both leaders transformed their industries through their innovative ideas and drive to bring technology to everyday users.
Bill Gates has had an immense impact on technology and innovation over the past 50+ years. He co-founded Microsoft in 1975 and helped launch the personal computer revolution. Some of his major accomplishments include introducing the MS-DOS operating system, launching Microsoft Windows, and making PCs accessible to the mass market. Gates also established the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which aims to enhance healthcare and reduce extreme poverty globally through strategic partnerships and investments.
Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Seattle and showed an early aptitude for math and science. He formed a programmers group in high school in 1968 and had his first business experience developing software in the early 1970s before founding Microsoft with Paul Allen in 1975. Under Gates' leadership, Microsoft emerged as the market leader in software by focusing on strategic product development, hiring the best talent, and creating an informal culture that rewarded employees. However, critics argue that Microsoft was not truly innovative, some products were difficult to use, and the company grew too bureaucratic and monopolistic over time. Overall, Gates transformed the technology industry and remains a visionary leader despite facing some valid criticism over the years.
2. William Henry Gates III (English: William Henry Gates III) famous Bill Gates, and Bill
is an abbreviation of the name of William in the United States of America, a
businessman and U.S. programmer and philanthropist. The second-richest person in
the world. In 1975 founded Microsoft with Paul Allen has made his fortune by himself
[1] and has the largest single share of stock is estimated nine percent of the shares
offered
His life
Born in Seattle, Washington, on October 28, 1955). His parents, William Gates and
Mary Maxwell Gates. Gates has big sister (Cristani) and junior sister (Libby). It was
Whipple Gates fourth of his family name "IIII", but knew William Gates III (III),
because his father left his title as the third (III), who is of Irish origin - Scottish
(British). Bill Gates was born to a Protestant family belong to Church Alabrchanah. [3]
[4] [5]
Child Bill grew up in a family with a long history Balachtgal in politics, business and
social service. Work and father - his grandfather and conservative member of the
legislature of the state, and the work of his grandfather vice president of a national
bank, and his father was a prominent lawyer. She and his mother also a managerial
position at the University of Washington, and was a prominent member of the boards of
local organizations and banks. For it was not surprising that shows the child Bill
intelligence, ambition and competitive spirit early on, has surpassed his colleagues in
elementary school, especially in math and science, has realized his parents intelligence
early, prompting them to reassign school Lakeside
3. Allen), another student shared his passion and concern in computers, and in a short
time has grown between them and close friendship that lasted for many years. The
students consumed amount of time allocated to them in record time! The Council was
unable mothers bear any additional expenses, pushed them to think of another source
provides them with free accounts and a time is limited.
Agreed school later that year with a local company known as Computer Center
Corporation - CCC to provide students with more time allocated on the computer, and
the system of this company is working on a computer of the type (PDP-10), and accept
the Bill and the rest of the students on this computer eagerly and were curious toward
his regime, was not long until they began to raise problems. Has caused students to
disrupt the system several times, and were able to break the protection system on the
computer, also adjusted their files their own accounts for a longer period of time to use
the computer, prompting the company of denying them to use the system for several
weeks!
After the expiry of deprivation went four students from the school: (Bill Gates, Paul
Allen, Rick Leland (Ric Weiland), and I Evans (Kent Evans)) to a company CCC, and gave
a presentation requires that help the company to find system errors that have caused
violations carried out by Students against the company that gives them a free time and
unlimited use of the system. Since the company has tired of system crashes and repeated
breach, and agreed to their
4. .
And allowed this opportunity to set the possibility of studying the system software, and
gained experience software and extensive programming languages were common at the
time, such as BASIC (BASIC), Fortran (FORTRAN), LISP (LISP), and even machine
language (Machine Language) They also produce some programs Games .
Starting towards the profession Age
In 1970 and faced CCC financial problems, prompting it to close its doors in March of that
year. The group began a new search for granted the opportunity to use computers, Fovr
them and Paul Allen's father a chance to use some of the computers, the University of
Washington where he worked. But the group did not stop at this point, it was in dire need
for those granted the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, computer and after one year
and hired the group by a company (. Information Sciences Inc), to write a program to
calculate salaries company using the programming language COBOL (COBOL). For the
first time students received profit-making versus inimitable talent. In addition to this
group granted ownership rights over their programs, have been legally recognized.
This small company achieved a profit of $ 20,000 USD in its first year, and Bill was then in
high school, and the company continued to work until the entry Bill University.
In the fall of 1973 he joined Bell at Harvard University, was not at the time had decided
after the type of study they wish it, Valthak Law School preliminary
5. experiment, but his heart was still pending computer; was spending the night awake in
front of computer laboratories in the university and then spend the day sleeping in the
classroom. His friend Paul Allen has also attended Harvard University, and they were
continuously Atkablan and they continue to think and dream future projects for the
development of software and operating systems.
One day in the month of December of the year 1974, and while he was Paul Allen heading
to visit his friend Bill stopped in front of a small shop for the attention of some magazines,
and he signed a look at magazine (Popular Electronics) where he appeared on the cover
picture of a computer "Altair 8800", and wrote under the file: " first micro-computer
intended for commercial purposes, "he bought Paul magazine and quickly set out to see
Bill. The two realized that this computer carries major Frsthma and you always dream of.
Within days Contact Bill company Mets (Micro Instrumentation & Telemetry System -
MITS) the manufacturer of the computer "Altair 8800", and told them that he has
developed is a teammate Paul Allen (program interpreter) of the computer writing the
programming language BASIC "Altair BASIC - interpreter".
This has been a big lie!! It was not Bill and Allen had books line programmatically one for
this computer did not Ichehadah only in pictures magazine just did يمتلكاeven processor
Intel 8080 that runs it, but the company agreed to Mkablthma and experimenting new
system, which pushed them to start working quickly to write the
6. program. The process of writing the program is responsible for Bill Gates, while
Paul Allen began working on finding a way to work computer simulation "Altair
8800" on computers "PDP-10" available in the campus workout program. After
eight weeks of continuous work (almost in mid-February of 1975), the two felt
that their program has become ready, Fastql Paul Allen plane heading for the
Mets to view the program.
At a meeting held at the Mets and the presence of company president Ed Robert
(Ed Robert) free Program Paul Computer "Altair 8800", and began the process of
running the program for the first real time. Oh wonder!! The program works
smoothly and without any errors, and Paul sat with astonishment of this great
achievement, and contact Bell to wed him the good news.
Mets contracted directly with both Bill and Paul to buy property rights to the
program, and Paul Allen was appointed vice president in the company's software
division. In contrast Leave Bill Harvard University and moved on to work with
Paul in the development of software; the two realized that the future lies in the
software market and that they must Atsdra this path
The birth of Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft)
In mid-1975, and after the resounding success achieved by both Bill Gates and
Paul Allen with the Mets, decided the two create a special partnership between
them for the development of programs, " أسمياهاMicro-Soft" and constitute this
name from the words "Microcomputer" and "Software". Bill Gates owned
7. 60% of the size of the company, while Paul Allen won the remaining 40%, and
Bill protested to get the largest share to the reordering of the work in the
company, while Paul was still a full-time employee with the Mets. Exposure
program interpreter (BASIC-interpreter) which was developed by Microsoft
during this period of the theft and illegal copying by hackers, angering Bill Gates
and pushed him to write a letter to the pirates in the newspaper company Mets
periodic "An Open Letter to Hobbyists", condemns theft and piracy and affirms
the right of the programmer to get the price of his production through the sale
of software. The result of this letter hostile reactions among piracy. In contrast
got Bill on many of the messages that carry proposals to resolve the problem of
piracy, included one program development within the chip, "read-only memory
(ROM)", and thus become lines program engraved inside the chip of silicon,
instead of entering the computer through the paper tape, which makes the theft
virtually impossible, and this was the perfect solution in the eyes of Bill Allen,
and decided to apply it next time.
With the end of 1976, Microsoft officially registered as an independent company,
and earnings of nearly 104 thousand and U.S. $ 216. Paul Allen resigned from
Mets for full-time work at Microsoft, and Microsoft continued to develop
programs for different systems.
Partnership with IBM
In 1980 began, IBM Global (IBM - International Business Machine Company)
project known as the Manhattan Project (Manhattan Project) for the
8. manufacture of personal computers new known as PC "IBM" to be used in offices and
homes, the company was in need of an operating system to the new computer; therefore
contacted the Microsoft's trying to get on the system. But Microsoft were not possess an
operating system ready at that time, so she proposed operating system CP / M, which was
developed by company "Digital Research", and already worked IBM's proposal Bill draws
delegates from the company to interview Gary Kjeldahl (Gary Kildall) founder "Digital
Research ", but a quirk of fate that fails this meeting, it was not originally Gary Mtwajadda
time meeting where he had boarded a plane to meet another customer!!!
IBM and returned request the assistance of Bill Gates, and this time he decided to meet
their needs and provide them with personally desired running. So, Bill Gates and Paul Allen
bought full rights to the operating system ready QDOS (Quick & Dirty Operating System)
from developer system programmer Tim Patterson (Tim Paterson), who was working in the
company Seattle Computer Products (Seattle Computer Products) for $ 50000 U.S. - did not
announce
In the Partnership Agreement, which was held between Microsoft and IBM, Bill Gates
insisted to be the exclusive provider of Microsoft operating systems for each personal
computer, a subsidiary of IBM, in the sense that IBM is prohibited from contracting with
any other software company to buy operating systems for their products