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First 25 years of Microsoft -
Microsoft Formed!
In 1975, Gates and Allen form a partnership called Microsoft. -
Steve Ballmer Joined!
In June 1980, Gates and Allen hire Gates’ former Harvard classmate Steve Ballmer to help run the company. -
MS-DOS
Microsoft made a operating system and called it MS-DOS. -
MS-DOS RELEASED!
Microsoft's new operating syste, MS-DOS, ships in 1981. -
Windows 1.0
Windows 1.0 was anounced. -
Windows Gets shipped
On November 20, 1985, two years after the initial announcement, Microsoft ships Windows 1.0. -
Windows gets fancy!
On December 9, 1987 Microsoft releases Windows 2.0 with desktop icons and expanded memory. -
Getting the graphics!
On May 22, 1990, Microsoft announces Windows 3.0 -
Little Steps
Windows 3.1 released -
Microsoft meets an important Milestone.
Windows NT was released. -
Internet Explorer
In the summer of 1995, the first version of Internet Explorer is released. -
The PC comes of age
On August 24, 1995, Microsoft releases Windows 95, selling a record-setting 7 million copies in the first five weeks. -
Lets go flying!
In 1996, Microsoft releases Flight Simulator for Windows 95. -
Windows 98
Released on June 25, 1998, Windows 98 is the first version of Windows designed specifically for consumers. -
Stable, usable, faster
On October 25, 2001, Windows XP is released with a redesigned look and feel that's centered on usability and a unified Help and Support services center.
