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‘The Road Ahead’ published

‘The Road Ahead’ published

Bill Gates’ first book, “The Road Ahead,” detailed the CEO’s vision of a personal computing revolution and information superhighway that would profoundly impact lives and industries.

Proceeds from the bestselling book, which predicted future applications such as online shopping and computerized wallets, were donated to a foundation promoting technology in education.

Gates has since become an influential force in publishing whose annual book recommendations are featured on his blog and in various media outlets.