break up into smaller, independent companies
bill gates,as he built the world's largest software business, Microsoft.
Microsoft Office
He created Microsoft Corporation (not sure if he had partners), and made the Windows operating system. At the time, operating systems were basically text editors with no graphics at all. Windows was a more user-friendly system, sporting graphics to help end users understand the computer. This was a huge success, and competitors soon imitated. This helped computers reach the popularity they have today.
microsoft logo in computer
opponents
Microsoft made the software, IBM made the hardware.
UNIX.. Two more OS from MicroSoft - Xenix and MSX-DOS..
It'll be sold with Microsoft's new software (Vista) unless you speicifically request Windows XP.
Mark Dodge has written: 'Running Microsoft Excel for Windows 95' -- subject(s): Business, Computer programs, Electronic spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel (Computer file) 'Microsoft Excel 2010 inside out' -- subject(s): Microsoft Excel (Computer file), Business, Computer programs 'Running Microsoft Excel 97' -- subject(s): Business, Computer programs, Electronic spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel (Computer file)
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Microsoft sells its operating systems to computer manufacturers and distributors. Most individuals continue using the operating system that came with the computer until it wears out. Microsoft sells a number of upgrades to corporations. It also has a secondary market where it sells software in stores. That market is quite small compared to its main business. Some of Microsoft Customers are Verizon, Toyota, Samsung and you can find the full list of Microsofts customers and clients at link below: http://spiderbook.com/company/16077/?relationship=customer
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You can purchase a Microsoft Small Business Server online through the Microsoft website. You can also purchase a small business server through the computer company Dell.
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A disc operating System (DOS) which was marketed as MSDOS (MicroSoft Disc Operating System). It enabled the open platform, IBM Personal Computer, to be operated by typing in simple commands.