Founded in 1975 in the United States by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, it is a pioneer in global computer software development and a Fortune 500 company, focusing on R&D, manufacturing, licensing and providing a wide range of computer software services

Microsoft Corporation is a pioneer in the development of PC (Personal Computer) software in the world, founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, near Seattle. It is currently the world's largest provider of computer software. Microsoft employs 64,000 people and had a turnover of $36.8 billion in 2005. Its main products are Windows operating system, Internet Explorer web browser and Microsoft Office office software suite. In 1999, he launched the MSN Messenger web instant messaging client program, and in 2001, he launched the Xbox game console to participate in the game terminal competition.

Microsoft's Business:

At Microsoft, we have even more momentum when we see our customers using our software to creatively solve business problems, have a breakthrough idea, and stay connected to what matters most to them. We manage our business in much the same way and are confident that our seven core business groups will be fully committed to meeting the maximum potential needs of our customers over the next decade.

Windows clients, including Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows embedded operating systems.

Information tools, including Office, Publisher, Visio, Project, and other stand-alone platform applications.

Business solutions that integrate Great Plains and Navision business processing applications, and bCentral business services.

Server platforms, including Windows 2000 Sever, . .NET Enterprise Sever, Software Development Tools, and Microsoft Development Network.

Windows CE and mobile applications, including Pocket PC, the Mobile Explorer microbrower and Smartphone software platforms.

MSN, including MSN Network, MSN Network Access Service, MSNTV, MSN Hotmail Network Service

Home consumption and entertainment, including Xbox, consumer hardware and software, online gaming, and TV platforms

We have a long-term commitment to our mission to realize the full potential of our customers. Just as we are constantly updating and improving our products, we hope to continuously improve the company so that we can stay ahead of the curve in the face of new technologies and be able to better serve our customers.

Origin of the name Microsoft

The term "Microsoft" consists of two parts: "microcomputer" and "software". Among them, the source of "micro" is microcomputer, and "soft" is the abbreviation of software "software". It was named by Bill Gates.