As Microsoft prepares to mark its 50th anniversary, company veterans are reflecting on the pivotal role of the late Paul Allen, who started the company with Bill Gates in 1975.

Microsoft has come a long way since it was started by childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Allen stepped away from the company in 1983 due to his Hodgkin's disease diagnosis, but remained ...

[Editor’s Note: Microsoft @ 50 is a year-long GeekWire project exploring the tech giant’s past, present, and future, recognizing its 50th anniversary in 2025.] Next time you right-click on a ...