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Paul Allen
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Allen was instrumental in the initial vision for Microsoft, suggesting the company’s foundational strategy: that every desk and every home should have a computer running Microsoft software. He is credited with suggesting the name "Micro-Soft," derived from the combination of "microprocessor" and "software."
While Gates managed the intricate business dealings, Allen focused heavily on the technical architecture of early products. He was the primary force behind the decision to port the operating system for the IBM PC to MS-DOS, a move often seen as strategically vital to Mi…