Why IBM Turned to Microsoft for BASIC

· Nemanja Trifunovic · April 11, 2026, 7:42 p.m.
microsoft IBM Basic software history
Summary
This blog post humorously discusses IBM's decision to adopt Microsoft BASIC over other options, hinting at misunderstandings and the unrelated factors influencing the decision. It critiques popular narratives around the ownership of BASIC by Gates' mother, framing it as a misconception.
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