Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'Bill Gates'

A pioneering American entrepreneur, software developer, and philanthropist who co-founded Microsoft Corporation in 1975, revolutionizing personal computing. Gates' technological innovations and business strategies helped establish the software industry and made him one of the wealthiest individuals in modern history. In alternate history scenarios, his absence or different career choices could dramatically alter the development of computing technology, digital economies, and global health initiatives funded by his foundation.

What If Bill Gates Never Founded Microsoft?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Bill Gates pursued a different path, radically altering the personal computing revolution, software industry development, and the technological landscape of the 21st century.

What If Microsoft Lost The OS Wars?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Microsoft failed to dominate the personal computer operating system market, radically transforming the development of computing, software ecosystems, and the digital economy.

What If Microsoft Was Broken Up in The 1990s?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the landmark United States v. Microsoft antitrust case resulted in the tech giant being split into separate companies, fundamentally altering the development of the digital age.

What If The Personal Computer Was Never Invented?

Exploring the alternate timeline where personal computers never emerged in the 1970s and 80s, radically altering the development of modern technology, economy, and society.