Also in , Microsoft's crowning achievement was released. The Microsoft Windows operating system had a novel graphical user interface and a multitasking environment for IBM computers. In , the company went public. The success meant that Gates became a billionaire at age Still used today, it includes a word processor, spreadsheet, mail program, business presentation software, and more.
In August , Microsoft released Windows In , Microsoft introduced its first gaming unit, the Xbox system. Xbox faced stiff competition from Sony's PlayStation, and eventually, Microsoft discontinued the original Xbox in favor of later versions. In , Microsoft released the Xbox gaming console, which was a success. In , Microsoft made its first foray into the computing hardware market with the announcement of Surface tablets that ran Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro.
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Microsoft is an American multinational computer technology corporation whose history started 4th April Formed by Harvard College dropout, Bill Gates and his childhood friend Paul Allen, Microsoft has now become the biggest software company. It is also one of the most valuable companies in the world. Microsoft is engaged in developing, licensing and supporting a range of software products and services catering to different requirements.
Although the company recognised that they had a major presence in consumer markets as technology advances. In , Gates showed the future plan for Microsoft with the introduction of Windows 3. Microsoft before was predominantly a supplier to the hardware manufacturers.
That was their target market. Vista was released to the general public in and it was the new operating system.
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