Microsoft
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] Microsoft was founded on April 4th, 1975, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but relocated to Washington State in 1979. [3] 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 [4] As Microsoft continues to expand its products and services, there have been several ethical issues revolving around its business practices such as censorship, privacy, and copyright issues.
History
Early Years
Initial Public Offering
- ↑ 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, "Facts About Microsoft", https://news.microsoft.com/facts-about-microsoft/#ImportantDates
- ↑ Microsoft, "Business Description", https://www.microsoft.com/investor/reports/ar12/financial-review/business-description/index.html
