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Foundation
By Bill Gates and Paul Allen to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. -
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Beginning to the end. -
First Windows release.
Windows 1.0 as the first version of the Microsoft Windows line. -
Windows CE Relase
A version of the operating system meant for personal digital assistants and other tiny computers. -
Windows Vista Relase
Focused on features, security and a redesigned user interface dubbed Aero -
Windows 7 Relase
Windows 7's focus was on refining Vista with ease of use features and performance enhancements, rather than a large reworking of Windows. -
Acquired Skype Technologies
Microsoft acquired Skype Technologies for $8.5 billion -
Microsoft enters PC production market.
Launch of the Microsoft Surface, a line of tablet computers. -
Accuired LinkedIn
Windows bought LinkedIn for $26.2 billion. -
Microsoft sues Trumps immigration ban.
Microsoft joins Amazon in lawsuit over Trump's immigration ban -
Microsoft wants to introduce HoloLenses
Microsoft wants to bring HoloLens to the consumer market once the technology matures.
