The History of Microsoft

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  • The History of Microsoft - 1997
    The History of Microsoft - 1997
    The History of Microsoft Jul 15, 2009 at 10:36 AM Comments 1

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    For Microsoft, 1997 is filled with big moves as  the Company announces the immediate availability of Office 97, we sign an agreement to acquire WebTV Networks for approximately $425 million in stock and cash and Microsoft's Internet Explorer 4.0 is released to…
  • The History of Microsoft - 1999: The Series Finale!
    7 minutes, 13 seconds
    The History of Microsoft - 1999: The Series Finale!
    The History of Microsoft Jan 28, 2010 at 2:38 AM Comments 21

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    I want to thank everyone for their support of The History of Microsoft series here on Channel 9.  I had a great time creating it and I hope you enjoyed watching it.  1999 is the Series finale because we may try and do something a bit different for the last decade…
  • The History of Microsoft - 1984
    4 minutes, 12 seconds
    The History of Microsoft - 1984
    The History of Microsoft Apr 08, 2009 at 11:22 PM Comments 7

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    For Microsoft, 1984 means a partnership with Apple, Microsoft Press Introduces its first two titles and we create a new Hardware and Peripherals Division dedicated to developing and marketing hardware products.    Previous Episodes: The History of Microsoft - 1975 The History…
  • The History of Microsoft - 1994
    The History of Microsoft - 1994
    The History of Microsoft Jun 19, 2009 at 1:42 AM Comments 7

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    For Microsoft, 1994 was an ambitious year as we introduce the architecture for its new software solution, code-named "Tiger," for delivering continuous media such as audio and video. We sign a definitive agreement to acquire Softimage, Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, a leading…
  • The History of Microsoft - 1996
    8 minutes, 45 seconds
    The History of Microsoft - 1996
    The History of Microsoft Jul 07, 2009 at 1:50 AM Comments 3

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    For Microsoft, 1996 is all about partnerships.  The Interactive Media Division is created consisting of MSN, the MSN online service games and kids' titles and the information businesses formerly residing in the now-dissolved Consumer Division.  Microsoft  Internet…
  • The History of Microsoft - 1995
    17 minutes, 24 seconds
    The History of Microsoft - 1995
    The History of Microsoft Jun 29, 2009 at 10:51 AM Comments 2

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    For Microsoft, 1995 was filled with Windows.  On January 7, 1995, during his first keynote at the consumer electronics show in Vegas, Bill Gates announces Microsoft "Bob" for Windows.  Microsoft and Dreamworks SKG announce that they have signed a joint-venture agreement…
  • The History of Microsoft - 1990
    10 minutes, 53 seconds
    The History of Microsoft - 1990
    The History of Microsoft May 21, 2009 at 2:39 AM Comments 3

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    For Microsoft, 1990 is about communication as we announce the integration of voice messaging capabilities into Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks. WinMail, a Windows version 3.0-based mail front end is available for internal use and Russian MS-DOS 4.01 is the first Microsoft product localized…
  • The History of Microsoft - 1986
    4 minutes, 27 seconds
    The History of Microsoft - 1986
    The History of Microsoft Apr 23, 2009 at 1:57 AM Comments 8

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    For Microsoft, 1986 brings a slice or royalty as Prince Charles of Great Britain pays a visit to the Microsoft Showroom at the Infomart in Dallas, we move to a new Corporate Campus and our stock goes public at $21 per share.  Previous Episodes: The History of Microsoft -…
  • The History of Microsoft - 1988
    5 minutes, 32 seconds
    The History of Microsoft - 1988
    The History of Microsoft May 06, 2009 at 11:57 PM Comments 2

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    For Microsoft, 1988 announces Microsoft OnLine a two-way electronic support service, offering a complete package of technical support and service solutions. Microsoft Mouse sales top the one million mark, less than one year after hitting the ½ million mark and the "Making It All Make…
  • The History of Microsoft - The Jeff Raikes Story: Part Two
    25 minutes, 11 seconds
    The History of Microsoft - The Jeff Raikes Story: Part Two
    The History of Microsoft Apr 08, 2010 at 12:15 AM Comments 3

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    Jeff Raikes is the Visionary behind Microsoft Office. In Part One, we got a great glimpse into Jeff's history and the history of the technology industry. In Part Two, Jeff Raikes talks about Odyssey, which was the codename for Microsoft Excel. Jeff explains making, along with Bill Gates,…
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