Microsoft History

David Norris and Larry Osterman are classic Microsoft pranksters (watch their original Channel 9 interview for how they pranked Steve Ballmer, among others). One of their weapons of choice is the bouncy ball and this (now declassified) video from midnight on April 1st, 2006 shows…

Laura takes us into the MS Archives which is where they house all things Microsoft, from the very beginning of the company to current products. Like a modern-day ark, two of everything are stored here in climate controlled comfort. Archivist Amy Stevenson shows us the IBM PCAT - the first…

While some of us were wearing tube socks and listening to "Wham" others were running multi-billionaire companies like Microsoft.  Here's a look back at the 1980's - Microsoft style.1980June 11. Steve Ballmer joins Microsoft.1981June 25. Microsoft reorganizes into a privately held…

Okay, I'm a total sucker for looking back into anything.  I love VHI's "I love the eighties".  I could spend hours in the Microsoft Visitors Center checking out old photos and Key Events from the 70's.  It just goes to show you how much and how quickly the world…