evolution of microsoft

begining of microsoft

Sep 17, 1975

In 1975, Gates and Allen form a partnership called Microsoft. The business started small.

The dawn of MS-DOS

Jun 17, 1980

Gates and Allen hire Gates’ former Harvard classmate Steve Ballmer to help run the company.When the IBM PC running MS-DOS ships in 1981, it introduce new language.

MS-DOS commands

Nov 20, 1985

two years after the initial announcement, Microsoft ships Windows 1.0. Bill Gates says, “It is unique software designed for the serious PC user.”

Windows 2.0–2.11, more speed

Dec 9, 1987

With improved graphics support, you can now overlap windows, control the screen layout, and use keyboard shortcuts to speed up your work.

Windows 3.0

May 22, 1990

Virtual Memory improves visual graphics. In 1990 Windows starts to look like the versions to come.

Windows NT

Jul 27, 1993

Windows NT 3.1 is a 32-bit operating system, which makes it a strategic business platform that supports high-end engineering and scientific programs.

Windows 95—the PC

Aug 24, 1995

Microsoft sells a record-setting 7 million copies in the first five weeks.

Windows 98

Jun 25, 1998

Windows 98 is described as an operating system that “Works Better, Plays Better.”

Windows 2000 Professional

Sep 19, 2000

More than just the upgrade to Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional is designed to replace Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on all business desktops and laptops

Windows XP—Stable, usable, and fast

Oct 25, 2001

It’s available in 25 languages. Windows XP Home Edition offers a clean, simplified visual design that makes frequently used features more accessible.