A PC change is being staged
Mid-1970s
In 1975, in the automotive repair between the United States, a new hobby was being discovered, this is a miniature computer. These early microcomputers look similar to the assembled metal box, able to perform simple computing and run a few simple games.
There are two young people who have developed a software application to develop a computer to the dream of daily life, so that the functionality of the PC has become useful and tentacles for everyone. Using Altair 8800, Bill Gates and Paul Allen developed the first microcomputer programming language and started their extraordinary, creating a history of life.
In 1975, Paul Allen and Bill Gats were developed and sold their first product. Encourse, Allen and Gates developed a Basic computer language for ALTAIR 8800. The Alan and Gates developed by "Popular Electronics" magazine.
In 1978, the annual sales exceeded US $ 1 million
In 1979, Gates and Allen, Seattle, move Microsoft from Albuquerque from New Mexico to Bellevue in Washington.
Rise of PC
In the 1980s
By early 1980s, personal computers became more popular and became a billions of dollars of industries. Microsoft's development of operating systems, programming languages, applications, and games makes several major computer companies such as Apple and IBMs begin to enter schools, families, and businesses. There are more and more features, and the PC that is increasingly efficient is no longer limited to the computer hobbies that make those full-day bubbles in the garage, but gradually enter the office and family, helping people to change their work and lifestyle. .
In the end of the 1980s, there were more than 90 million computers, Microsoft was quickly realized for PCs that the PC will end into thousands of households.
The 1981 MS-DOS operating system is loaded into an IBM personal computer.
In 1983, Microsoft Word used in the MS-DOS system first settled in.
In 1983, the Microsoft Windows graphical user interface was first released. It was officially launched in 1985.
In 1984, Microsoft software runs on the first Apple Macintosh computer.
In 1985, Microsoft held a 10th anniversary celebration of the company.
In 1986, Microsoft stocks were listed on $ 21.00 per share. The first publicly raised was predicted by investors to predicate one of the most successful stocks in the 1980s.
1989 Office 1.0 puts the market for Macintosh computers.
Windows beginning
In the early 1990s
Microsoft continues to maintain a rapid growth momentum. Windows 3.0 This easy-to-use multi-function operating system is available, millions of people recognize the power of personal computers.
In 1995, people were looking forward to the long-awaited Microsoft Windows 95 became the best-selling software products in history. The success of this product prompted PC to enter 250 million companies, families and schools around the world.
1990 Microsoft released Windows 3.0.
1991 Visual Basic is an exclusive development in graphical application development, becoming the fastest and most convenient Windows application development.
The 1992 Microsoft Research Group was formally established and is committed to expanding the application of personal computational technology.
1993 Encarta became the first multimedia encyclopedia designed for computer.
1994 Microsoft launched an integrated information system designed for corporate network environment - BackOffice.
1996 Windows 95 was released, and more than 100 million copies were sold within 4 days.
Internet explosion
Mid-1990s
The entire world is in the surroundings of the Internet. In 1994-1999, Internet users increased from 3 million to 200 million. Microsoft has increased development based on the power of the PC with tightness.
At the end of the 1990s, the amazing growth of portable handheld devices allowed users to connect with the network anytime, anytime. A new digital world is present in front of people, while emerging technologies affect all aspects of work, life, learning and entertainment.
In 1995, Microsoft hosted "Internet Strategy Day", claiming that it will add Internet features in all products.
In 1996, the Windows CE was held. Windows CE is a new small and portable device operating system.
In 1997, Microsoft's Internet Explorer 4.0 provides users with an unprecedented Internet client solution.
In 1997 Office 97 officially released, it is a completely integrated smart app, and a set software containing web access.
Any time, any location, any equipment
Crossing 2000
Technology is growing at speeds of explosive. Powerful mobile devices, wireless technology breakthroughs, and smaller, faster and cheaper computers are quickly changing our lives. Microsoft is combining these unusual progress with Microsoft .NET, Microsoft .NET is the next-generation Internet platform. Microsoft .NET will bring more richer and significantly simplified Internet experiences to companies and users by seamlessly integrating techniques and services. With Microsoft .NET, we are developing new software applications, eventually make calculations and communication can be implemented on any time, any location, and any device. Microsoft .NET will not only benefit users, but also will become the driver of technology in the 21st century.
In 2000 Steve Ballmer became the second CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates played a new role as a chief software designer.
In 2000, Windows 2000 Professional and Server came to enterprise operating systems for next-generation PC computing. The first month of the listing reached 1 million.
In 2000, Microsoft's goal of next-generation software and services, namely Microsoft .NET public public.
Note: The above text is taken from the Microsoft Museum, and I simply merged a few years.
