", As a teenager, Gates' father Ray brought home the Apple III computer, which only heightened her love of computers. Life isn't too bad when you marry one of the wealthiest men in the world. Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft founder and business magnate Bill Gates, has shared an unseen wedding photo from their 1994 wedding on social media. He is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft, the world's largest PC software company. Additionally, for his charity organization, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, he acts as the CEO. Melinda's heavy involvement with the philanthropic organization landed her the number six spot on Forbes' annual list of "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women.". Today, Bill and Melinda Gates co-chair the charitable foundation bearing their names and are working together to give their wealth back to society. "I'm from Texas, so about once a week I'll eat huevos rancheros, which is my all-time favorite," Melinda revealed. Of course, abortion is a tool for eugenics. Bill Gates’ wife, Melinda Gates, was born Melinda Ann French to Ray French and Elaine French in Dallas, Texas August 15, 1964. One of the moms told her, "Yeah, we went home with our hands on hips and said, 'If Bill Gates can drive his kids to school, then by gosh, you can too!'". First, in 2016, the former president Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the highest possible honor for civilians — to the Gates for their charitable foundation. "I still beat him pretty often," she said. This program, which famously flopped, aimed to make it easier and more accessible for regular users at home to interact with their personal computers. One of her biggest early projects was as lead developer for the program called Microsoft Bob. Her hard work doesn't go unnoticed by her husband. They are one of the richest couples in the world and deserves huge respect for their massive philanthropic effort. She is none other than the wife of Microsoft's co-founder Bill Gates. They have raised three children: 2 daughters Phoebe Adele Gates and Jennifer Katharine Gates and a son Rory John Gates from their marriage. "Equality can't wait, and no one in a position to act should either," she wrote. : Yes; Bill Gates was fanatical about Computers and Programming. Way back in the early '90s when the Gates were first married, the press couldn't get enough. Does Bill Gates drink alcohol? In fact, this computer meant so much to her that she kept the machine even after starting work at Microsoft. "On the day I die, I want people to think that I was a great mom and a great family member and a great friend. Melinda convinced him to drive their daughter to school twice a week — and the other parents took notice. Because Satan is a Myth, just like Santa. "Three weeks in, I started to notice more dads were driving and showing up with their kids," Melinda said. For example, Bill asked Barack Obama to make a special message for Melinda's book launch. 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