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Bill Gates: How to accelerate history (Part 1)
Masters of Scale
The Power of Identifying the Core Platform
Identifying the core platform, in this case, the programming languages and operating systems, is crucial for a technology company's success. Microsoft initially focused on Basic, not Windows or DOS, acknowledging that they were not just a basic but a software company. This strategic insight allowed Microsoft to scale and become indispensable not only to users and computer makers but also to other software developers.
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