Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. It is headquartered in Redmond, Washington and is best known for its Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office software. The document provides a history of Microsoft and its products, including the development of Windows versions from 1.0 to 10, the Xbox video game console, and notes that Satya Nadella currently serves as CEO.
4. •History began on April 4, 1975.
•It was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in
Albuquerque at the age of 19
•Its current best selling products are the
Microsoft Windows Operating system and the
Microsoft Office.
12. • By now we see better performances,
advanced graphics with 16 colours and
improved icons.
13. 1995-2001: Windows 95
That was an era of
new online world.
Windows 95 has
built-in internet
support, dial up
networking and
new plug and play
capabilities.
The 32 bit OS offers
more powerful
integrated
networking.
15. 2001-2005: Windows XP
“Stable, usable and fast”
Windows XP 64-bit Edition (2001) is the
first Microsoft operating system for 64-bit
processors designed for working with large
amounts of memory and projects such as
movie special effects, 3D animations,
engineering, and scientific programs.
16. 2006-2008: Windows Vista
“Smart on security”
Released in 2006 with the strongest security
system yet.
More than 1.5 million are compatible with
Windows Vista at launch.
17. 2009: Windows 7
It was built for the wireless world that
emerged in late 2000’s.
It also marked the debut of windows
‘touch’.
Windows 7 was evaluated by 8 million beta
testers worldwide before its release.
21. Windows Xbox
The Xbox is a video game console
manufactured by Microsoft.
It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February
22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe.
It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market.
The integrated Xbox Live service launched in November 2002
allowed players to play games online with a broadband connection.
Xbox's successor, the Xbox 360, was launched in November 2005.
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