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Microsoft Volume I

5698.211 - 5725.209 Ben Gilbert

So that's why the basic, the interpreter, is so important. So what happens? IBM calls up Bill Gates. And by August 1980, the two companies are in serious talks to partner and work together on the IBM PC. And we referenced Steve Ballmer a minute ago. The timing is just crazy. Steve had just joined the company. in June of 1980. He's employee number 30.

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