Comment Feed for Channel 9 - The History of Microsoft - 1979 http://ecn.channel9.msdn.com/o9/previewImages/100/459591_100x75.jpg Channel 9 - The History of Microsoft - 1979 For Microsoft, 1979 is all about Basic when the M6800 version of Microsoft Basic is released, The 8080 version of Microsoft® Basic is the first microprocessor software product to win the ICP Million Dollar Award and we announce the availability of Microsoft BASIC Compiler for 8080 and Z-80 CP/M systems.   Previous Episodes: The History of Microsoft - 1975 The History of Microsoft - 1976 The History of Microsoft - 1977 The History of Microsoft - 1978 January 1, 1979  Microsoft moves its offices to Bellevue, Washington from Albuquerque, New Mexico. March 12, 1979 A M6800 version of Microsoft Basic is released April 4, 1979 The 8080 version of Microsoft® Basic is the first microprocessor software product to win the ICP Million Dollar Award. June 18, 1979 Microsoft BASIC, currently in use in over 200,000 Z80 and 8080 installations has just been released in a new version for the 8086 16-bit microprocessor. August 1, 1979 Microsoft announces the availability of Microsoft BASIC Compiler for 8080 and Z-80 CP/M systems. November 29, 1979 Service to the European market is expanded with the addition of a new representative, Vector Microsoft, located in Haasrode, Belgium. December 1, 1979 Level III BASIC, the most powerful BASIC written for the TRS-80, has been introduced by Microsoft Consumer Products, the new consumer software development and marketing division of Microsoft December 3, 1979 Microsoft distributes the first CODASYL-compatible database management system for microcomputers. 1978 Revenue/Headcount The 1979 year-end sales total $2,390,145. There are 28 employees. Other 1979: ·     VisiCalc, the first electronic spreadsheet program, debuts at the West Coast Computer Faire. ·     The first compact discs are created by Philips in the Netherlands and Sony in Japan, with joint licensing. ·     Margaret Thatcher is the first woman to be elected prime minister of Great Britain. ·     Sony introduces the first Walkman and teaches the world that technology can be sophisticated and portable. en Sun, 19 May 2013 15:57:03 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 15:57:03 GMT Rev9 Re: The History of Microsoft - 1979 posted by Surendhar

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979#c633718716640000000 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:41:04 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979#c633718716640000000 Surendhar Re: The History of Microsoft - 1979 Tina, you forgot the most important event of 1979!  I was born!  Big Smile

Good video as always.  Smiley

posted by HumanCompiler

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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979#c633718845390000000 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:15:39 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979#c633718845390000000 Kryptos Re: The History of Microsoft - 1979
But at least we had BASIC!

posted by CBrianA

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979#c633720332050000000 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:33:25 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979#c633720332050000000 CBrianA Re: The History of Microsoft - 1979 real monitor in this house. Up until then we just connected them to a TV.
Old Commodore 1702 Monitors where WAY too expensive.

posted by dentaku

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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979#c634225592730000000 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:34:33 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979#c634225592730000000 yohn mylo Re: The History of Microsoft - 1979 Great video. I love all of the facts about the year they come up with.

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