TIMELINE - Bill Gates' rich career at Microsoft
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is stepping down from daily operations at the software maker, to focus on his philanthropic efforts.
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(Reporting by Franklin Paul)
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