What things made Bill Gates so famous?

Bill Gates is known both for being a philanthropist, humanitarian, and an entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, he is known for launching the operating system behind Microsoft. This was in 1975, but sometime after he licensed it to IBM. Since its inception, Microsoft has revolutionized computing and technology, making it possible for people and businesses to work more efficiently. If anyone has had such a positive influence on the world, it would be Gates just in terms of changing the business landscape and the way technology works.

While he is most widely known for his technological inventions, he is devoted a considerable amount of time to charitable ventures. Through his Bill and Melinda Foundation, they have created a platform for projects related to health and education in the United States.

Their actual contributions have totaled just under 60 percent of their yearly earnings with their most sizable contributions being at the turn of the millennium and in 2017.