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'''Microsoft''', formally known as Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that is engaged in developing, licensing, and supporting a range of software products and services related to computing. <ref> Bellis, Mary. 10 Jan 2020. "A Short History of Microsoft", https://www.thoughtco.com/microsoft-history-of-a-computing-giant-1991140 </ref> <ref> Cowling, Jon. 08 Feb 2016. "A Brief History of Microsoft - The Worlds Biggest Software Company", https://content.dsp.co.uk/a-brief-history-of-microsoft-the-worlds-biggest-software-company </ref> Its products includes operating systems for personal computers, servers, phones, and other intelligent devices; server applications, productivity applications; business solution applications; desktop and server management tools; software development tools; video games; and online advertising. Microsoft also provides cloud-based solutions, consulting services, product services, and solution support services <ref> Microsoft, "Business Description", https://www.microsoft.com/investor/reports/ar12/financial-review/business-description/index.html </ref> | '''Microsoft''', formally known as Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that is engaged in developing, licensing, and supporting a range of software products and services related to computing. <ref> Bellis, Mary. 10 Jan 2020. "A Short History of Microsoft", https://www.thoughtco.com/microsoft-history-of-a-computing-giant-1991140 </ref> <ref> Cowling, Jon. 08 Feb 2016. "A Brief History of Microsoft - The Worlds Biggest Software Company", https://content.dsp.co.uk/a-brief-history-of-microsoft-the-worlds-biggest-software-company </ref> Its products includes operating systems for personal computers, servers, phones, and other intelligent devices; server applications, productivity applications; business solution applications; desktop and server management tools; software development tools; video games; and online advertising. Microsoft also provides cloud-based solutions, consulting services, product services, and solution support services <ref> Microsoft, "Business Description", https://www.microsoft.com/investor/reports/ar12/financial-review/business-description/index.html </ref> | ||
| − | Microsoft was founded on April 4th, 1975 by Harvard College dropout, Bill Gates, and his childhood friend Paul Allen. <ref> Cowling, Jon. 08 Feb 2016. "A Brief History of Microsoft - The Worlds Biggest Software Company", https://content.dsp.co.uk/a-brief-history-of-microsoft-the-worlds-biggest-software-company </ref> Microsoft was originally based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but relocated to Washington State in 1979. <ref> Microsoft, "Facts About Microsoft", https://news.microsoft.com/facts-about-microsoft/#ImportantDates </ref> | + | Microsoft was founded on April 4th, 1975 by Harvard College dropout, Bill Gates, and his childhood friend Paul Allen. <ref> Cowling, Jon. 08 Feb 2016. "A Brief History of Microsoft - The Worlds Biggest Software Company", https://content.dsp.co.uk/a-brief-history-of-microsoft-the-worlds-biggest-software-company </ref> Microsoft was originally based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but relocated to Washington State in 1979. <ref> Microsoft, "Facts About Microsoft", https://news.microsoft.com/facts-about-microsoft/#ImportantDates </ref> An initial public offering took place on March 13, 1986 at |
Revision as of 20:40, 11 March 2021
Microsoft, formally known as Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that is engaged in developing, licensing, and supporting a range of software products and services related to computing. [1] [2] Its products includes operating systems for personal computers, servers, phones, and other intelligent devices; server applications, productivity applications; business solution applications; desktop and server management tools; software development tools; video games; and online advertising. Microsoft also provides cloud-based solutions, consulting services, product services, and solution support services [3]
Microsoft was founded on April 4th, 1975 by Harvard College dropout, Bill Gates, and his childhood friend Paul Allen. [4] Microsoft was originally based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but relocated to Washington State in 1979. [5] An initial public offering took place on March 13, 1986 at- ↑ Bellis, Mary. 10 Jan 2020. "A Short History of Microsoft", https://www.thoughtco.com/microsoft-history-of-a-computing-giant-1991140
- ↑ Cowling, Jon. 08 Feb 2016. "A Brief History of Microsoft - The Worlds Biggest Software Company", https://content.dsp.co.uk/a-brief-history-of-microsoft-the-worlds-biggest-software-company
- ↑ Microsoft, "Business Description", https://www.microsoft.com/investor/reports/ar12/financial-review/business-description/index.html
- ↑ Cowling, Jon. 08 Feb 2016. "A Brief History of Microsoft - The Worlds Biggest Software Company", https://content.dsp.co.uk/a-brief-history-of-microsoft-the-worlds-biggest-software-company
- ↑ Microsoft, "Facts About Microsoft", https://news.microsoft.com/facts-about-microsoft/#ImportantDates
