How Microsoft founder Bill Gates mapped out the new internet era back in 1993
undefined 1, 2025

In a 1993 BBC interview, Bill Gates discussed the emerging "information age" and Microsoft's role in shaping it. At the time, there were only about 130 websites, and Gates predicted computers would be in every home, evolving beyond their current form. While Microsoft had revolutionized the personal computer industry, Gates aimed to expand into multimedia and communication. The interview also explored early ideas about the web, email, and privacy concerns, forecasting a digital future where information would reshape how we live and interact.
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