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Previous Episodes:
The History of Microsoft - 1975
The History of Microsoft - 1976
The History of Microsoft - 1977
The History of Microsoft - 1978
The History of Microsoft - 1979
The History of Microsoft - 1980
The History of Microsoft - 1981


March 24, 1982Microsoft U.K. Ltd. (United Kingdom) is incorporated (first official international subsidiary).

June 25, 1982
James C. Towne is appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft. In July he takes over all responsibilities from Bill Gates, who will assume the title of Executive Vice President, responsible for all development activities. Gates remains Chairman of the Board. Towne was previously Vice President and General Manager of the Instrument Division at Tektronix. He is replaced by Jon Shirley the next year.

June 28, 1982

Microsoft announces a new corporate logo, new packaging, and a comprehensive set of retail dealer support materials. (blibbet)

July 6, 1982
Microsoft becomes a registered trademark in the U.S. ( No. 1,200,236 in Int.Cls 9 and 42 (computer programs and computer programming services).

July 16, 1982
Microsoft Acquires a Fax Machine for in-house use. It is a Panafax 1200 and is group I and II compatible.

July 16, 1982

The Microsoft Local Area Network (MILAN) is now fully functional, linking all of Microsoft's in-house development computers, including a DEC 2060, two PDP-11/70s, a VAX 11/250, and many MC68000 machines running XENIX. This system will simplify e-mail delivery on-site. (Bill Gates becomes billg)

August 1, 1982
Microsoft Multiplan version 1.00 for MS-DOS ships.

September 1, 1982
Microsoft announces the availability of its symbolic mathematic package muMATH/muSIMP for the IBM Personal Computer. This package is also offered for the Apple II, TRS-80, and CP/M-80 computer systems.

October 1, 1982
Paul Allen is diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease, which is localized and in a very treatable form. He is on a limited work schedule while undergoing treatments. Although his treatment is successful, he will resign from Microsoft in 1983.

1982 Revenue/Headcount

The 1982 year-end sales total $24,486,000. The 1982 Calendar Year employee headcount totals 220 people.

Other products released in 1982: Cobol 4.6, Typing Tutor II for Apple II, SoftCard Premium, Flight Simulator for MS-DOS

Other 1982:

· First Artificial Heart: A permanent artificial heart was implanted in a human for first time. The operation was performed on Dr. Barney B. Clark, 61, at University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

· Top hits: "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" by Daryl Hall and John Oates - "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner - "Hooked on Classics" by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - "The Sweetest Thing I've Ever Known" by Juice Newton.

· Baby Bells Created: American Telephone and Telegraph settled the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against it by agreeing to divest itself of the 22 Bell System companies. The ATT Bell System was ordered to be subdivided into 7 Baby Bells by the US government.

· Hinckley Found Not Guilty: John W. Hinckley, Jr. was found not guilty because of insanity in shooting of President Reagan.

· Israel Invades Lebanon on June 6. The immediate cause cited for the invasion was the attempted assassination of Israel's Ambassador in London. Israel's plan was designed first to create a buffer between Lebanon and Northern Israel. The incursion quickly grew to a full-fledged attempt to destroy the P.L.O.

· Good News for Dieters: 1982 gave us the beginnings of Diet Coke and Equal artificial sweetener.

· Academy Awards: the 1982 Oscar for Best Movie went to "Gandhi."

· New Communist Leader: In Russia Soviet leader Leonid I. Brezhnev died at age 75 and the Kremlin command passed to Yuri Andropov. Brezhnev had suffered from arteriosclerosis of the brain.

· Record Breaker: Cal Ripken began playing for the Baltimore Orioles. By Sep 20, 1998 he had played a record 2,632 consecutive games.

· Computer is Man of the Year: Less than four months after IBM introduced the PC, Time Magazine named the computer as the man of the year! Never before (or since) had an inanimate object been chosen as the "man of the year".

· Tylenol tampering scare: In the fall of 1982, seven people die from taking cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules. The nation panics and Johnson and Johnson quickly recalls over 30 million bottles.

· Equal Rights Amendment defeated: The ERA, that would prohibit discrimination by sex, falls short of ratification when the deadline passes.

· Newspaper in Technicolor: A new publication called "USA Today" launched in full blown color, a first for a newspaper.

· Falkland Islands War: Argentina invades the British-occupied Falklands. After two months, Argentina surrenders to British forces on June 14.

· Princess Grace Dies: Princess Grace of Monaco dies from injuries suffered when her car plunged off a mountain road. Her daughter, seventeen-year-old Stephanie, a passenger in the car, suffers bruises and trauma.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1982 For Microsoft, 1982 means a new Chief Operating Officer, a new logo and the very first in-house fax machine. Previous Episodes:The History of Microsoft - 1975The History of Microsoft - 1976The History of Microsoft - 1977The History of Microsoft - 1978The History of Microsoft - 1979The History of Microsoft - 1980The History of Microsoft - 1981 March 24, 1982Microsoft U.K. Ltd. (United Kingdom) is incorporated (first official international subsidiary). June 25, 1982 James C. Towne is appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft. In July he takes over all responsibilities from Bill Gates, who will assume the title of Executive Vice President, responsible for all development activities. Gates remains Chairman of the Board. Towne was previously Vice President and General Manager of the Instrument Division at Tektronix. He is replaced by Jon Shirley the next year. June 28, 1982 Microsoft announces a new corporate logo, new packaging, and a comprehensive set of retail dealer support materials. (blibbet) July 6, 1982 Microsoft becomes a registered trademark in the U.S. ( No. 1,200,236 in Int.Cls 9 and 42 (computer programs and computer programming services). July 16, 1982 Microsoft Acquires a Fax Machine for in-house use. It is a Panafax 1200 and is group I and II compatible. July 16, 1982 The Microsoft Local Area Network (MILAN) is now fully functional, linking all of Microsoft's in-house development computers, including a DEC 2060, two PDP-11/70s, a VAX 11/250, and many MC68000 machines running XENIX. This system will simplify e-mail delivery on-site. (Bill Gates becomes billg) August 1, 1982 Microsoft Multiplan version 1.00 for MS-DOS ships. September 1, 1982 Microsoft announces the availability of its symbolic mathematic package muMATH/muSIMP for the IBM Personal Computer. This package is also offered for the Apple II, TRS-80, and CP/M-80 computer systems. October 1, 1982 Paul Allen is diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease, which is localized and in a very 374 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1982 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:51:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1982 Tina Tina 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1982/RSS Bill Gates History of Microsoft Microsoft Paul Allen The History of Microsoft - 1980 For Microsoft, 1980 means a new decade and new technology. Microsoft introduces the Z-80 SoftCard, Steve Ballmer joins the company and we announce XENIX OS, a portable, UNIX-based operating system for 16-bit microprocessors.


Previous Episodes:
The History of Microsoft - 1975
The History of Microsoft - 1976
The History of Microsoft - 1977
The History of Microsoft - 1978
The History of Microsoft - 1979

January 1, 1980

Microsoft Consumer Products announces its first consumer-oriented application software, Typing Tutor.

April 2, 1980

Microsoft introduces the Z-80 SoftCard, a circuit board that plugs into the Apple II computer and allows Apple II users to run CP/M applications with only minor modifications.


June 11, 1980

Steve Ballmer joins Microsoft with responsibility for Operations, including personnel, finance, and legal areas of the business.


August 25, 1980

Microsoft announces XENIX OS, a portable, UNIX-based operating system for 16-bit microprocessors.

1980 Revenue/Headcount

The 1980 year-end sales total $8,000,000. The 1980 Calendar Year employee headcount totals 40 people.


Other products released in 1980: Basic Compiler 5.3, TRS-DOS COBOL and Basic, muLISP and muMATH, TRS-80 Editor/Assember, XMacro-86 Cross Assembler, COBOL-80 Compiler 4.0, BASIC Interpreter for Z8000, Olympic Decathlon (game), M/SORT, FORTRAN & COBOL for Apple II, RAMcard (memory expander for the Apple II)


Other 1980:

  • Apple Computer goes public with 4.6 million shares, the largest offering since Ford Motor Co. went public in 1956.
  • Novell, Inc. is founded.
  • President Carter declares a U.S. boycott of the Olympic Games in protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
  • Mount St. Helens in Washington state erupts.
  • Ordinary People, with Mary Tyler Moore, wins the Best Picture Oscar.
  • Call Me, by Blondie, tops the Billboard charts.
]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1980 For Microsoft, 1980 means a new decade and new technology. Microsoft introduces the Z-80 SoftCard, Steve Ballmer joins the company and we announce XENIX OS, a portable, UNIX-based operating system for 16-bit microprocessors. Previous Episodes:The History of Microsoft - 1975The History of Microsoft - 1976The History of Microsoft - 1977The History of Microsoft - 1978The History of Microsoft - 1979January 1, 1980 Microsoft Consumer Products announces its first consumer-oriented application software, Typing Tutor. April 2, 1980 Microsoft introduces the Z-80 SoftCard, a circuit board that plugs into the Apple II computer and allows Apple II users to run CP/M applications with only minor modifications. June 11, 1980 Steve Ballmer joins Microsoft with responsibility for Operations, including personnel, finance, and legal areas of the business. August 25, 1980 Microsoft announces XENIX OS, a portable, UNIX-based operating system for 16-bit microprocessors. 1980 Revenue/Headcount The 1980 year-end sales total $8,000,000. The 1980 Calendar Year employee headcount totals 40 people. Other products released in 1980: Basic Compiler 5.3, TRS-DOS COBOL and Basic, muLISP and muMATH, TRS-80 Editor/Assember, XMacro-86 Cross Assembler, COBOL-80 Compiler 4.0, BASIC Interpreter for Z8000, Olympic Decathlon (game), M/SORT, FORTRAN & COBOL for Apple II, RAMcard (memory expander for the Apple II) Other 1980: Apple Computer goes public with 4.6 million shares, the largest offering since Ford Motor Co. went public in 1956. Novell, Inc. is founded. President Carter declares a U.S. boycott of the Olympic Games in protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Mount St. Helens in Washington state erupts. Ordinary People, with Mary Tyler Moore, wins the Best Picture Oscar. Call Me, by Blondie, tops the Billboard charts. 260 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1980 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:52:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1980 Tina Tina 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1980/RSS Bill Gates History of Microsoft Paul Allen Steve Ballmer The History of Microsoft - 1979 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.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/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 - 1975The History of Microsoft - 1976The History of Microsoft - 1977The History of Microsoft - 1978January 1, 1979Microsoft 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. 266 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:49:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979 Tina Tina 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979/RSS Bill Gates History of Microsoft Paul Allen The History of Microsoft - 1977 For Microsoft, 1977 marks the beginning of an official partnership between Paul Allen and Bill Gates, we hire our first official employee and the FORTRAN-80, Microsoft's second language product finally becomes available.


Previous Episodes:
The History of Microsoft - 1975
The History of Microsoft - 1976

February 3, 1977

An official partnership agreement between Paul Allen and Bill Gates is executed.

July 1, 1977

FORTRAN-80, Microsoft’s second language product, is available at the prices of $500 for an individual license. OEM licenses are available.

September 13, 1977

Microsoft receives new computers from Commodore, Radio Shack and Texas Instruments.

September 26, 1977

The Albuquerque facilities are expanded by three new offices in the same building.

November 18, 1977

Microsoft terminates an exclusive license to MITS for Microsoft's BASIC product and announces availability of versions for the 8080 and Z-80 microprocessors.

1977 Revenue/Headcount
The 1977 Calendar Year revenue totals $381,715, headcount is 9.

Other 1977:

· Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80® Model 1 microcomputer, which retails for $600 with 4K memory.

· Commodore Business Machines introduces the Personal Electronic Transactor (PET) computer.

· Elvis Presley, the king of rock ‘n’ roll, dies.

Star Wars, a blockbuster high-tech movie directed by George Lucas, costars robots R2-D2 and C3PO.

*note, the archive footage from Bill Gates was filmed November 30 and December 1st of 1993 not 1994. It has been corrected in this episode and will be for 1975 and 1976 as well. ]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1977 For Microsoft, 1977 marks the beginning of an official partnership between Paul Allen and Bill Gates, we hire our first official employee and the FORTRAN-80, Microsoft's second language product finally becomes available. Previous Episodes:The History of Microsoft - 1975The History of Microsoft - 1976February 3, 1977 An official partnership agreement between Paul Allen and Bill Gates is executed. July 1, 1977 FORTRAN-80, Microsoft’s second language product, is available at the prices of $500 for an individual license. OEM licenses are available. September 13, 1977 Microsoft receives new computers from Commodore, Radio Shack and Texas Instruments. September 26, 1977 The Albuquerque facilities are expanded by three new offices in the same building. November 18, 1977 Microsoft terminates an exclusive license to MITS for Microsoft's BASIC product and announces availability of versions for the 8080 and Z-80 microprocessors. 1977 Revenue/HeadcountThe 1977 Calendar Year revenue totals $381,715, headcount is 9. Other 1977: · Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80® Model 1 microcomputer, which retails for $600 with 4K memory. · Commodore Business Machines introduces the Personal Electronic Transactor (PET) computer. · Elvis Presley, the king of rock ‘n’ roll, dies. Star Wars, a blockbuster high-tech movie directed by George Lucas, costars robots R2-D2 and C3PO. *note, the archive footage from Bill Gates was filmed November 30 and December 1st of 1993 not 1994. It has been corrected in this episode and will be for 1975 and 1976 as well. 301 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1977 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:07:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1977 Tina Tina 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1977/RSS Bill Gates History of Microsoft Paul Allen The History of Microsoft - 1976 For Microsoft, 1976 was the first year with an official name, it was the first time Bill Gates raised the issue of piracy and we hired our first full-time employee Marc McDonald.

Previous The History of Microsoft Episodes:
1975

The History of Microsoft- 1976 Timeline.

February 3, 1976

Bill Gates is the first programmer to raise the issue of software piracy. In "An Open Letter to Hobbyists," first published in Computer Notes, Gates accuses hobbyists of stealing software and thus preventing good software from being written.

March 27, 1976

Bill Gates gives the opening address at the First Annual World Altair Computer Convention held in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

April, 1976

Marc McDonald becomes Microsoft’s first official employee. (Other people did work on Microsoft products before that, but on a contract basis)

July, 1976

Microsoft’s first advertisement appears in Digital Design magazine.

November 1, 1976

Paul Allen resigns from MITS to join Microsoft full time.

November 26, 1976

The trade name, Microsoft, is registered with the Office of the Secretary of the State of New Mexico.

September 1, 1976

Microsoft leases official office space in the Two Park Central Tower Building at 300 San Mateo Blvd, N.E., Suite 819, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

1976 Headcount/Revenue

The 1976 Calendar Year employee headcount totals six people. Revenues are $22,496

Other 1976:

  • Shugart introduces a 5.25-inch floppy disk drive for $390, the first of this size for microcomputers.
  • Three new magazines hit the stands: Byte, Computer Graphics and Art, and Dr. Dobb’s Journal of Computer Calisthenics and Orthodontia.
  • The United States celebrates its bicentennial.
  • A Viking spacecraft lands on Mars and sends back detailed pictures of a rocky, desert terrain.
]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1976 For Microsoft, 1976 was the first year with an official name, it was the first time Bill Gates raised the issue of piracy and we hired our first full-time employee Marc McDonald. Previous The History of Microsoft Episodes:1975The History of Microsoft- 1976 Timeline. February 3, 1976 Bill Gates is the first programmer to raise the issue of software piracy. In "An Open Letter to Hobbyists," first published in Computer Notes, Gates accuses hobbyists of stealing software and thus preventing good software from being written. March 27, 1976 Bill Gates gives the opening address at the First Annual World Altair Computer Convention held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. April, 1976 Marc McDonald becomes Microsoft’s first official employee. (Other people did work on Microsoft products before that, but on a contract basis) July, 1976 Microsoft’s first advertisement appears in Digital Design magazine. November 1, 1976 Paul Allen resigns from MITS to join Microsoft full time. November 26, 1976 The trade name, Microsoft, is registered with the Office of the Secretary of the State of New Mexico. September 1, 1976 Microsoft leases official office space in the Two Park Central Tower Building at 300 San Mateo Blvd, N.E., Suite 819, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 1976 Headcount/Revenue The 1976 Calendar Year employee headcount totals six people. Revenues are $22,496 Other 1976: Shugart introduces a 5.25-inch floppy disk drive for $390, the first of this size for microcomputers. Three new magazines hit the stands: Byte, Computer Graphics and Art, and Dr. Dobb’s Journal of Computer Calisthenics and Orthodontia. The United States celebrates its bicentennial. A Viking spacecraft lands on Mars and sends back detailed pictures of a rocky, desert terrain. 251 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1976 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:05:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1976 Tina Tina 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/The-History-of-Microsoft-1976/RSS Bill Gates History of Microsoft Paul Allen The History of Microsoft - 1982 For Microsoft, 1982 means a new Chief Operating Officer, a new logo and the very first in-house fax machine.  
 

Previous Episodes:
The History of Microsoft - 1975
The History of Microsoft - 1976
The History of Microsoft - 1977
The History of Microsoft - 1978
The History of Microsoft - 1979
The History of Microsoft - 1980
The History of Microsoft - 1981


March 24, 1982Microsoft U.K. Ltd. (United Kingdom) is incorporated (first official international subsidiary).

June 25, 1982 
James C. Towne is appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft. In July he takes over all responsibilities from Bill Gates, who will assume the title of Executive Vice President, responsible for all development activities. Gates remains Chairman of the Board. Towne was previously Vice President and General Manager of the Instrument Division at Tektronix.  He is replaced by Jon Shirley the next year.

June 28, 1982

Microsoft announces a new corporate logo, new packaging, and a comprehensive set of retail dealer support materials. (blibbet)

July 6, 1982 
Microsoft becomes a registered trademark in the U.S. ( No. 1,200,236 in Int.Cls 9 and 42 (computer programs and computer programming services).

July 16, 1982 
Microsoft Acquires a Fax Machine for in-house use. It is a Panafax 1200 and is group I and II compatible.

July 16, 1982

The Microsoft Local Area Network (MILAN) is now fully functional, linking all of Microsoft's in-house development computers, including a DEC 2060, two PDP-11/70s, a VAX 11/250, and many MC68000 machines running XENIX. This system will simplify e-mail delivery on-site. (Bill Gates becomes billg)

August 1, 1982 
Microsoft Multiplan version 1.00 for MS-DOS ships.

September 1, 1982 
Microsoft announces the availability of its symbolic mathematic package muMATH/muSIMP for the IBM Personal Computer. This package is also offered for the Apple II, TRS-80, and CP/M-80 computer systems.

October 1, 1982 
Paul Allen is diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease, which is localized and in a very treatable form. He is on a limited work schedule while undergoing treatments. Although his treatment is successful, he will resign from Microsoft in 1983.

1982 Revenue/Headcount

The 1982 year-end sales total $24,486,000. The 1982 Calendar Year employee headcount totals 220 people.

Other products released in 1982: Cobol 4.6, Typing Tutor II for Apple II, SoftCard Premium, Flight Simulator for MS-DOS

Other 1982:

·     First Artificial Heart: A permanent artificial heart was implanted in a human for first time.  The operation was performed on Dr. Barney B. Clark, 61, at University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

·     Top hits: "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" by Daryl Hall and John Oates - "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner - "Hooked on Classics" by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - "The Sweetest Thing I've Ever Known" by Juice Newton.

·     Baby Bells Created: American Telephone and Telegraph settled the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against it by agreeing to divest itself of the 22 Bell System companies. The ATT Bell System was ordered to be subdivided into 7 Baby Bells by the US government.

·     Hinckley Found Not Guilty: John W. Hinckley, Jr. was found not guilty because of insanity in shooting of President Reagan.

·     Israel Invades Lebanon on June 6. The immediate cause cited for the invasion was the attempted assassination of Israel's Ambassador in London. Israel's plan was designed first to create a buffer between Lebanon and Northern Israel. The incursion quickly grew to a full-fledged attempt to destroy the P.L.O.

·     Good News for Dieters: 1982 gave us the beginnings of Diet Coke and Equal artificial sweetener.

·     Academy Awards: the 1982 Oscar for Best Movie went to "Gandhi."

·     New Communist Leader: In Russia Soviet leader Leonid I. Brezhnev died at age 75 and the Kremlin command passed to Yuri Andropov. Brezhnev had suffered from arteriosclerosis of the brain.

·     Record Breaker: Cal Ripken began playing for the Baltimore Orioles.  By Sep 20, 1998 he had played a record 2,632 consecutive games.

·     Computer is Man of the Year: Less than four months after IBM introduced the PC, Time Magazine named the computer as the man of the year! Never before (or since) had an inanimate object been chosen as the "man of the year".

·     Tylenol tampering scare: In the fall of 1982, seven people die from taking cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules. The nation panics and Johnson and Johnson quickly recalls over 30 million bottles.

·     Equal Rights Amendment defeated: The ERA, that would prohibit discrimination by sex, falls short of ratification when the deadline passes.

·     Newspaper in Technicolor: A new publication called "USA Today" launched in full blown color, a first for a newspaper.

·     Falkland Islands War: Argentina invades the British-occupied Falklands. After two months, Argentina surrenders to British forces on June 14.

·     Princess Grace Dies: Princess Grace of Monaco dies from injuries suffered when her car plunged off a mountain road. Her daughter, seventeen-year-old Stephanie, a passenger in the car, suffers bruises and trauma.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1982 For Microsoft, 1982 means a new Chief Operating Officer, a new logo and the very first in-house fax machine.     Previous Episodes: The History of Microsoft - 1975 The History of Microsoft - 1976 The History of Microsoft - 1977 The History of Microsoft - 1978 The History of Microsoft - 1979 The History of Microsoft - 1980 The History of Microsoft - 1981 March 24, 1982Microsoft U.K. Ltd. (United Kingdom) is incorporated (first official international subsidiary). June 25, 1982  James C. Towne is appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft. In July he takes over all responsibilities from Bill Gates, who will assume the title of Executive Vice President, responsible for all development activities. Gates remains Chairman of the Board. Towne was previously Vice President and General Manager of the Instrument Division at Tektronix.  He is replaced by Jon Shirley the next year. June 28, 1982 Microsoft announces a new corporate logo, new packaging, and a comprehensive set of retail dealer support materials. (blibbet) July 6, 1982  Microsoft becomes a registered trademark in the U.S. ( No. 1,200,236 in Int.Cls 9 and 42 (computer programs and computer programming services). July 16, 1982  Microsoft Acquires a Fax Machine for in-house use. It is a Panafax 1200 and is group I and II compatible. July 16, 1982 The Microsoft Local Area Network (MILAN) is now fully functional, linking all of Microsoft's in-house development computers, including a DEC 2060, two PDP-11/70s, a VAX 11/250, and many MC68000 machines running XENIX. This system will simplify e-mail delivery on-site. (Bill Gates becomes billg) August 1, 1982  Microsoft Multiplan version 1.00 for MS-DOS ships. September 1, 1982  Microsoft announces the availability of its symbolic mathematic package muMATH/muSIMP for the IBM Personal Computer. This package is also offered for the Apple II, TRS-80, a 374 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1982 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:35:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1982 Tina Tina 9 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1982/RSS Bill Gates History of Microsoft Microsoft Paul Allen The History of Microsoft - 1980 For Microsoft, 1980 means a new decade and new technology.   Microsoft introduces the Z-80 SoftCard, Steve Ballmer joins the company and we announce XENIX OS, a portable, UNIX-based operating system for 16-bit microprocessors.


Previous Episodes:
The History of Microsoft - 1975
The History of Microsoft - 1976
The History of Microsoft - 1977
The History of Microsoft - 1978
The History of Microsoft - 1979

January 1, 1980

Microsoft Consumer Products announces its first consumer-oriented application software, Typing Tutor.

April 2, 1980

Microsoft introduces the Z-80 SoftCard, a circuit board that plugs into the Apple II computer and allows Apple II users to run CP/M applications with only minor modifications.


June 11, 1980

Steve Ballmer joins Microsoft with responsibility for Operations, including personnel, finance, and legal areas of the business.


August 25, 1980

Microsoft announces XENIX OS, a portable, UNIX-based operating system for 16-bit microprocessors.
 

1980 Revenue/Headcount

The 1980 year-end sales total $8,000,000. The 1980 Calendar Year employee headcount totals 40 people.


Other products released in 1980: Basic Compiler 5.3, TRS-DOS COBOL and Basic, muLISP and muMATH, TRS-80 Editor/Assember, XMacro-86 Cross Assembler, COBOL-80 Compiler 4.0, BASIC Interpreter for Z8000, Olympic Decathlon (game), M/SORT, FORTRAN & COBOL for Apple II, RAMcard (memory expander for the Apple II)


Other 1980:

  • Apple Computer goes public with 4.6 million shares, the largest offering since Ford Motor Co. went public in 1956.
  • Novell, Inc. is founded.
  • President Carter declares a U.S. boycott of the Olympic Games in protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
  • Mount St. Helens in Washington state erupts.
  • Ordinary People, with Mary Tyler Moore, wins the Best Picture Oscar.
  • Call Me, by Blondie, tops the Billboard charts.
]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1980 For Microsoft, 1980 means a new decade and new technology.   Microsoft introduces the Z-80 SoftCard, Steve Ballmer joins the company and we announce XENIX OS, a portable, UNIX-based operating system for 16-bit microprocessors. Previous Episodes: The History of Microsoft - 1975 The History of Microsoft - 1976 The History of Microsoft - 1977 The History of Microsoft - 1978 The History of Microsoft - 1979 January 1, 1980 Microsoft Consumer Products announces its first consumer-oriented application software, Typing Tutor. April 2, 1980 Microsoft introduces the Z-80 SoftCard, a circuit board that plugs into the Apple II computer and allows Apple II users to run CP/M applications with only minor modifications. June 11, 1980 Steve Ballmer joins Microsoft with responsibility for Operations, including personnel, finance, and legal areas of the business. August 25, 1980 Microsoft announces XENIX OS, a portable, UNIX-based operating system for 16-bit microprocessors.   1980 Revenue/Headcount The 1980 year-end sales total $8,000,000. The 1980 Calendar Year employee headcount totals 40 people. Other products released in 1980: Basic Compiler 5.3, TRS-DOS COBOL and Basic, muLISP and muMATH, TRS-80 Editor/Assember, XMacro-86 Cross Assembler, COBOL-80 Compiler 4.0, BASIC Interpreter for Z8000, Olympic Decathlon (game), M/SORT, FORTRAN & COBOL for Apple II, RAMcard (memory expander for the Apple II) Other 1980: Apple Computer goes public with 4.6 million shares, the largest offering since Ford Motor Co. went public in 1956. Novell, Inc. is founded. President Carter declares a U.S. boycott of the Olympic Games in protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Mount St. Helens in Washington state erupts. Ordinary People, with Mary Tyler Moore, wins the Best Picture Oscar. Call Me, by Blondie, tops the Billboard charts. 260 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1980 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:48:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1980 Tina Tina 14 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1980/RSS Bill Gates History of Microsoft Paul Allen Steve Ballmer The History of Microsoft - 1979 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.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/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 266 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:14:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979 Tina Tina 7 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1979/RSS Bill Gates History of Microsoft Paul Allen The History of Microsoft - 1977 For Microsoft, 1977 marks the beginning of an official partnership between Paul Allen and Bill Gates, we hire our first official employee and the FORTRAN-80, Microsoft's second language product finally becomes available. 


Previous Episodes:
The History of Microsoft - 1975
The History of Microsoft - 1976

February 3, 1977

An official partnership agreement between Paul Allen and Bill Gates is executed.

July 1, 1977

FORTRAN-80, Microsoft’s second language product, is available at the prices of $500 for an individual license.  OEM licenses are available.

September 13, 1977

Microsoft receives new computers from Commodore, Radio Shack and Texas Instruments.

September 26, 1977

The Albuquerque facilities are expanded by three new offices in the same building.

November 18, 1977

Microsoft terminates an exclusive license to MITS for Microsoft's BASIC product and announces availability of versions for the 8080 and Z-80 microprocessors.

1977 Revenue/Headcount
The 1977 Calendar Year revenue totals $381,715, headcount is 9.

Other 1977:

·          Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80® Model 1 microcomputer, which retails for $600 with 4K memory.

·          Commodore Business Machines introduces the Personal Electronic Transactor (PET) computer.

·          Elvis Presley, the king of rock ‘n’ roll, dies.

Star Wars, a blockbuster high-tech movie directed by George Lucas, costars robots R2-D2 and C3PO.

*note, the archive footage from Bill Gates was filmed November 30 and December 1st of 1993 not 1994.  It has been corrected in this episode and will be for 1975 and 1976 as well.  ]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1977 For Microsoft, 1977 marks the beginning of an official partnership between Paul Allen and Bill Gates, we hire our first official employee and the FORTRAN-80, Microsoft's second language product finally becomes available.  Previous Episodes: The History of Microsoft - 1975 The History of Microsoft - 1976 February 3, 1977 An official partnership agreement between Paul Allen and Bill Gates is executed. July 1, 1977 FORTRAN-80, Microsoft’s second language product, is available at the prices of $500 for an individual license.  OEM licenses are available. September 13, 1977 Microsoft receives new computers from Commodore, Radio Shack and Texas Instruments. September 26, 1977 The Albuquerque facilities are expanded by three new offices in the same building. November 18, 1977 Microsoft terminates an exclusive license to MITS for Microsoft's BASIC product and announces availability of versions for the 8080 and Z-80 microprocessors. 1977 Revenue/Headcount The 1977 Calendar Year revenue totals $381,715, headcount is 9. Other 1977: ·          Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80® Model 1 microcomputer, which retails for $600 with 4K memory. ·          Commodore Business Machines introduces the Personal Electronic Transactor (PET) computer. ·          Elvis Presley, the king of rock ‘n’ roll, dies. Star Wars, a blockbuster high-tech movie directed by George Lucas, costars robots R2-D2 and C3PO. *note, the archive footage from Bill Gates was filmed November 30 and December 1st of 1993 not 1994.  It has been corrected in this episode and will be for 1975 and 1976 as well.  301 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1977 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:41:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1977 Tina Tina 15 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1977/RSS Bill Gates History of Microsoft Paul Allen The History of Microsoft - 1976 For Microsoft, 1976 was the first year with an official name, it was the first time Bill Gates raised the issue of piracy and we hired our first full-time employee Marc McDonald.   

Previous The History of Microsoft Episodes:
1975

The History of Microsoft - 1976 Timeline. 

February 3, 1976

Bill Gates is the first programmer to raise the issue of software piracy. In "An Open Letter to Hobbyists," first published in Computer Notes, Gates accuses hobbyists of stealing software and thus preventing good software from being written.

March 27, 1976

Bill Gates gives the opening address at the First Annual World Altair Computer Convention held in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

April, 1976

Marc McDonald becomes Microsoft’s first official employee. (Other people did work on Microsoft products before that, but on a contract basis)

July, 1976

Microsoft’s first advertisement appears in Digital Design magazine.

November 1, 1976

Paul Allen resigns from MITS to join Microsoft full time.

November 26, 1976

The trade name, Microsoft, is registered with the Office of the Secretary of the State of New Mexico.

September 1, 1976

Microsoft leases official office space in the Two Park Central Tower Building at 300 San Mateo Blvd, N.E., Suite 819, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

1976 Headcount/Revenue

The 1976 Calendar Year employee headcount totals six people. Revenues are $22,496

Other 1976:

  • Shugart introduces a 5.25-inch floppy disk drive for $390, the first of this size for microcomputers.
  • Three new magazines hit the stands: Byte, Computer Graphics and Art, and Dr. Dobb’s Journal of Computer Calisthenics and Orthodontia.
  • The United States celebrates its bicentennial.
  • A Viking spacecraft lands on Mars and sends back detailed pictures of a rocky, desert terrain.
]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1976 For Microsoft, 1976 was the first year with an official name, it was the first time Bill Gates raised the issue of piracy and we hired our first full-time employee Marc McDonald.    Previous The History of Microsoft Episodes: 1975 The History of Microsoft - 1976 Timeline.  February 3, 1976 Bill Gates is the first programmer to raise the issue of software piracy. In "An Open Letter to Hobbyists," first published in Computer Notes, Gates accuses hobbyists of stealing software and thus preventing good software from being written. March 27, 1976 Bill Gates gives the opening address at the First Annual World Altair Computer Convention held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. April, 1976 Marc McDonald becomes Microsoft’s first official employee. (Other people did work on Microsoft products before that, but on a contract basis) July, 1976 Microsoft’s first advertisement appears in Digital Design magazine. November 1, 1976 Paul Allen resigns from MITS to join Microsoft full time. November 26, 1976 The trade name, Microsoft, is registered with the Office of the Secretary of the State of New Mexico. September 1, 1976 Microsoft leases official office space in the Two Park Central Tower Building at 300 San Mateo Blvd, N.E., Suite 819, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 1976 Headcount/Revenue The 1976 Calendar Year employee headcount totals six people. Revenues are $22,496 Other 1976: Shugart introduces a 5.25-inch floppy disk drive for $390, the first of this size for microcomputers. Three new magazines hit the stands: Byte, Computer Graphics and Art, and Dr. Dobb’s Journal of Computer Calisthenics and Orthodontia. The United States celebrates its bicentennial. A Viking spacecraft lands on Mars and sends back detailed pictures of a rocky, desert terrain. 251 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1976 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:53:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1976 Tina Tina 12 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/History/The-History-of-Microsoft-1976/RSS Bill Gates History of Microsoft Paul Allen