Gates mourns DIY designer who inspired Microsoft

Bill Gates paid tribute today to the developer of an early personal computer which inspired him to found Microsoft.

Gates mourns DIY designer who inspired Microsoft

Bill Gates paid tribute today to the developer of an early personal computer which inspired him to found Microsoft.

Mr Gates rushed to Georgia to be with his mentor, Dr Henry Edward Roberts, last Friday, when he heard he was ill, Dr Roberts’ son David said. Dr Roberts, 68, died yesterday after battling pneumonia.

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