About Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology company that sells things such as computer software, personal computers, etc. They are most popular for for their personal computer operating systems and Microsoft Office products such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and more. Microsoft bought Skype Technologies (in 2011) and LinkedIn (in 2016). Microsoft is the owner of Xbox, one of the most popular gaming consoles on the market. Microsoft is also bought the Video Game Company Mojang, best known for its popular game Minecraft, for $2.5 Billion
Microsoft was founded by Paul Allen and Bill Gates in April 4, 1975. The release of MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows rose Microsoft to dominate the personal computer operating system in the mid-1980's. In 1986, Microsoft came out with the initial public offering (IPO) which made 12,000 of Microsofts staff millions and some even billions of dollars.
As of 2015, Microsoft market-dominates IBM PC-compatible operating system market and the office software suit market. Microsoft also produces a wide range of other software. Microsoft is active in the following areas:
Recent Products:
Microsoft was founded by Paul Allen and Bill Gates in April 4, 1975. The release of MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows rose Microsoft to dominate the personal computer operating system in the mid-1980's. In 1986, Microsoft came out with the initial public offering (IPO) which made 12,000 of Microsofts staff millions and some even billions of dollars.
As of 2015, Microsoft market-dominates IBM PC-compatible operating system market and the office software suit market. Microsoft also produces a wide range of other software. Microsoft is active in the following areas:
- Internet Search (Bing)
- Video Game Industry (Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Mojang)
- Digital Service Market (MSN)
- Mobile Phones (Former Nokia Operating Systems, Windows Phone Operating System)
- Personal Computer Production Market (Microsoft Surface)
Recent Products:
- Microsoft announced the release of their first Interactive Whiteboard, Microsoft Surface Hub on January 21, 2015
- Microsoft released Windows 10, the next version of the Windows Operating System on July 29, 2015.
- Microsoft announced the merger of its PC and Xbox divisions on March 1, 2016, with Phil Spencer announcing that Universal Windows Applications would be the focus for Microsoft's gaming in the future.