microsoft
Tag details
Founded in 1975, the Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational computer company that came to fame by dominating the home computer operating system market in the early 1980's. It began with the introduction of the MS-DOS operating system, and subsequently followed with the Windows line of operating systems.
The Microsoft name is also known for its application software as well. In particular, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are both leaders in their markets, and both took the leadership away from leading products at the time. Microsoft leads the application suite market with its Microsoft Office offering as well, as having other products aimed at the business market.
The first product that Microsoft ever created was a version of the basic language for the first personal computer, the Altair 8800. Since that time Microsoft has continued to be a leader in the software development market with its Visual Studio.NET and Microsoft SQL Server products that are used to create much of the software that is run on its Windows Operating system today.
Even though Microsoft has been the target for lawsuits for anti-competitive business practices, it still remains one of the most successful software development companies ever formed. While many companies have tried to bring it down, many more have been successful building nests in its branches. Microsoft has expanded into other markets like the gaming world with its Xbox system, and to the music realm with Zune, and there is no doubt that they will continue to expand in the future.
by Look up
"microsoft"
at The Free Dictionary
"microsoft"
at The Free Dictionary
Original Technorati articles tagged “microsoft”
-
in GadgetsThoughts on a PC Purchase, Part III
History of graphical user interfaces, considerations for choosing an operating systemby devitor / on Nov 29, 2009 -
in ITCreate a Virtual Hard Drive in Windows 7
Help organize and optimize your computer with a virtual hard driveby PubTV / on Nov 25, 2009 -
in BloggingBlog Focus: Xbox Live Social Media Users in the “Millions” Already
11 days in this is a *big* deal already.by ebrage / on Nov 24, 2009
Latest blogosphere posts tagged “microsoft”
-
Google Cedes (Some) Control to News Publishers
Adotas —
Authority: 528
ADOTAS - It’s gotten so tedious to listen to news publishers whine about how Google News is killing their business that even Google has gotten tired of it and thrown them a bone — or two.Publishers were always welcome to exclude their content from Google News by filling out a contact form in the help center, but ...1 hour ago -
EU Browser Ballot Case Might Finally Come to an End
Web Browsers News and Reviews —
Authority: 428
If everything goes as expected, browser ballot case might be finally resolved by the end of December or even faster. Bloomberg reports that during the phone conversation with Opera spokesman, it was said: “Our expectation is that the settlement will include changes sought by Opera and will come out around the ...2 hours ago -
PES 2010: Pro Evolution Soccer From £17.93
Cheap Games —
Authority: 141
Although its fair to say that FIFA has managed the seemingly impossible (up until a couple of years ago at least, anyway) feat of becoming th best football game on the market, PES 2010: Pro Evolution Soccer is still a very good interpretation of the beautiful game. The AI has been improve greatly over ...2 hours ago -
Pandemic Studios Taps Golden Globe Nominated Composer for The Saboteur
Gamer Investments —
Authority: 164
Hollywood Composer Christopher Young Scores Theme to Epic Open-World Action Title, Songs Available on iTunes Dec 22 LOS ANGELES, Dec 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Pandemic(TM) Studios, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced today that Golden Globe and Emmy nominated film composer Christopher Young, ...2 hours ago -
Bing Maps Best Google Maps in Fun, If Not Functionality
Google Watch —
Authority: 424
Microsofts Bing team trotted out a new version of Bing Maps yesterday that eschews AJAX for the companys Silverlight technology. In short, Bing Maps graphics are amazing compared to Google Maps. As my colleague Nick Kolakowski pointed out , key among the new features are the Streetside and Photosynth imagery. ...2 hours ago -
Office 2003 install problem
Technology Questions —
Authority: 172
I uninstalled office 2003 student version with idea that I could reinstall and correct issues it was having. I tried to reinstall and installation exits while installing. Not an error code, just sorry it cant be installed. The install takes the license key and validates fine.2 hours ago -
Google Released Google Maps v3.3 for Windows Phone!
Gear Diary —
Authority: 657
Google recently released their latest version of Google Maps for mobile v3.3 for Windows Mobile. This update will now enable you to keep the starred places on your Windows Phone and on your computer completely synchronized. Google Maps for mobile has long allowed you to add stars on a map to mark your favorite ...2 hours ago -
Any discounts on that Zhu Zhu pet? Scan the barcode with your cellphone
DailyFinance —
Authority: 793
Filed under: Company News , Technology , Microsoft , Pepsico , Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. , Sony , Wal-Mart Stores , Ericsson By this time next year, holiday shoppers could be pointing their cellphones at products on store shelves and seeing all kinds of information on their handsets. Retailers and ...2 hours ago -
Xbox Live moderators getting serious about Modern Warfare 2’s Javelin glitch
Gaming Rover - The News You Want —
Authority: 460
Oh, you think its funny, making your virtual soldier explode with the force of a small supernova every time he gets killed? Yeah, we suppose it is. Know what else is funny? Getting banned from Xbox Live. Oh, wait, did we say funny? We meant really unpleasant . However, according to Xbox Lives Director of Policy and ...3 hours ago -
Xbox Live moderators getting serious about Modern Warfare 2s Javelin glitch
Joystiq —
Authority: 786
Oh, you think its funny, making your virtual soldier explode with the force of a small supernova every time he gets killed? Yeah, we suppose it is. Know what else is funny? Getting banned from Xbox Live. Oh, wait, did we say funny? We meant really unpleasant . However, according to Xbox Lives Director of Policy and ...3 hours ago -
Phone photo quality interests Google, Microsoft
Northloop Neighborhoods - Community News & Directory —
Authority: 167
Want something more sophisticated than a megapixel count to judge a phone camera? Two tech titans have joined an effort to offer a better guide.3 hours ago -
How Do I Sync Microsoft Outlook 2007 To A Blackberry 8703e? I Do Not Have The Original Software For My Phone?
Laptop,Notebook,Computer Gadget,Cheap Computer parts —
Authority: 158
Any help? I want to SYNC my Blackbeery to outlook so I can upload all my events and calender. What specific software package do I download from blackberry? Related posts: What Is The Best Way To Sync A Smart Phone With A Mac? Whats The Best Combo Of Phone And Software To Do This? I am a recent convert to Mac ...3 hours ago -
IDC’s crystal ball says Apple tablet, 300,000 App Store apps in 2010
F-Default —
Authority: 469
-: Analysis / Opinion , Rumors One fun thing about being a tech research firm is that sometimes you can state the obvious and everybody still gets excited. That’s what will happen today when technology research company IDC releases their forecast for the next year, and in anticipation of the big news, the New York ...3 hours ago -
Microsoft Banning People Exploiting Glitches
Negative Gamer —
Authority: 582
Perhaps that title should read “Microsoft attempt to beat their chest at the populations of morons who they openly invite onto their system, because some found a glitch in a game the entire industry pretends is important.” Though that’s a bit too long. There’s a glitch in Modern Warfare 2 that lets you ...3 hours ago -
Microsoft’s Bing Maps goes 3D and adds Apps
VizWorld.com —
Authority: 151
Microsoft is trying hard to get feature-match with the many offerings of Google, and manages to check off a few with the introduction of Bing Maps3D, a Google-earth clone with surprising detail. After a small download you can browse fully textured cities, and integrate the data with other Microsoft Apps like the ...3 hours ago -
2010 Look Ahead – Ken Camp
The SiliconANGLE —
Authority: 146
The other day I posted 2009 – Ken’s Year in Review and promised I’d follow up with this requisite annual blogger’s rite, my look ahead. There may be some bumps in the road and unexpected twists here, so hang on dear reader. Put your tray table in the upright and locked position, raise your seat back and make ...3 hours ago -
O Canada: Bungie-centric Xbox 360 Bundle Heads Up North [Xbox 360]
Gizmodo —
Authority: 885
Microsoft has a new Bungie-focused Xbox 360 bundle, but its only coming to Canadians. Finally, something to be proud of, Canadians! Joining the ranks of SCTV, Vancouvers lax pot laws and universal...3 hours ago -
Add Text to PDF Document
Technology Questions —
Authority: 172
"S1L1Y1" wrote in message news:#jyuDuCdKHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > I have the free Adobe Reader. How can I add text to a document? If not > possible is there any other free program which allows to add text? > Sol > > If this is a one time edit you may be able to do it in the 14 day trial of ...3 hours ago -
Opening PPSX files from Web Pages
Technology Questions —
Authority: 172
Anyone else having problems where PPSX files are opening in edit mode with Office 2007? And yes, Ive edited IE to make sure its opening correctly. Ive seen others with the same problem, but no fix. Does anyone know of a fix to this?3 hours ago -
Installing Office 2007 Upgrade over Works 9
Technology Questions —
Authority: 172
Have Works 9 (original equipment so have no Works disk) and cannot load the Office Upgrade. Says to insert the Works 9 disk which I do not have. Have already tried the Works 9 "patch" per the box instructions but still get the same message-no Microsoft product on this computer. Original suggestion from Microsoft ...3 hours ago
