Microsoft turns 50: Bill Gates gives nostalgic tribute with rare gems from his 'awkward photo shoots'

Half a century ago, on April 4, 1975, two friends, Bill Gates and Paul Allen, started a small venture that marked the start of a tech revolution. It's Microsoft. As the company turns 50, Bill Gates, who also served as its CEO until 2000, shared a special tribute. He posted a series of rare throwback pictures, which he reminded are from his "awkward photo shoots" days.

The billionaire shared a video that opens to show him sitting on a couch, capturing a selfie. It also has a text insert that reads, "Unfortunately, I'll never feel cool again because this was me in the early Microsoft days."

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The video then shows different versions of younger Gates, including some in which he is seen sporting the hot fashion trends of the time.

"Happy 50th birthday, @microsoft. Thanks for the memories—and awkward photo shoots," Gates wrote in his sweet message for the company.

Take a look at the video here:

Bill Gates feels bittersweet:

On his personal blog, Gates Notes, the tech mogul wrote, "Although I am excited to celebrate the anniversary, reaching this milestone feels bittersweet. I always love reflecting back on Microsoft's history and dreaming about its future. But it's also hard to believe that such a significant piece of my life has been around for a half-century!"

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Walk down memory lane:

In a post shared a week before Microsoft's 50th anniversary, co-founder Bill Gates recalled his college residence at Harvard University and his dreams. "Living in Currier House in college was the best experience. You could have a hamburger at every meal, play poker whenever you wanted, and even start a little side project you end up naming Microsoft," he wrote while sharing a video of the property.