Microsoft founder Bill Gates has relinquished control of Microsoft in order to devote himself fully to philanthropic endeavors. From Al Jazeera news.

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• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gates
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_%26_Melinda_Gates_Foundation

 

Original description:
Microsoft's billionaire founder Bill Gates will relinquish control of day-to-day operations at the software giant on Friday. He'll stay on as Microsoft Chair...