In his blog post commemorating Microsoft’s 50th anniversary, Bill Gates reflects on the company’s origins, highlighting the creation of Altair BASIC in 1975 as a pivotal moment. He describes this initial software as “the coolest code” he’s ever written, emphasizing its role in launching Microsoft’s journey toward innovation. Gates also shares that co-founder Paul Allen completed part of the code during a flight to Albuquerque, where Microsoft was initially established. This retrospective underscores how a single piece of code laid the foundation for decades of technological advancements.
