[ptrikha21]

So I came across this article on Techgig which let me know that Microsoft has completed 50 years.
While many on this planet know about Microsoft, when Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1975 with a vision to make computers accessible to everyone, it was a very different world.

Mainframes and other Giant Computer systems dominated niche workplaces.
Yet from MS-DOS to Windows and then to Azure and its significant foray in AI, Microsoft has made its mark.

Microsoft did face some setbacks or some of its products did not make much headway.
One such was its Vista OS. Then I do not think MS Surface tablets became that popular.
Also, Bing search engine launched in 2009 is way behind Google but one might say that it is still used by many.

As of now, Microsoft is focusing on Azure - its subscription based Cloud system, AI integration with Bing plus
AI integration with Azure.

It acquired Linkedin some time back and might go after TikTok.

For more details, you can check this article :

https://content.techgig.com/technology/microsoft-at-50-reflecting-on-its-legacy-and-future-innovations/articleshow/119902435.cms

[Fergal]

Great topic, thanks for sharing it on ForumCoin ptrikha21. Well done to Microsoft, they have obviously been hugely successful and grew very quickly from startup to a multi-national corporation. Microsoft is a huge employer and creates lots of the technology that we use every day. Hopefully they will continue to grow to the benefit of society.

[Netherrealmer]

One a time, they only do operating systems for PC, now they have phones, they have video game consoles, and they're now involved with AI.

[ptrikha21]

One a time, they only do operating systems for PC, now they have phones, they have video game consoles, and they're now involved with AI.

Not to underestimate their cloud offering - Azure and also their Database : MS SQL SERVER.

-- 13 Apr 2025, 21:54 --

Great topic, thanks for sharing it on ForumCoin ptrikha21. Well done to Microsoft, they have obviously .....

Yes I hope that their growth along with other stints like Microsoft Foundation for inclusive growth and upliftment of the needy continues to benefit societies across the world.

[Stevo]

Microsoft is 50 years? Tell me a reason why Bill Gates won't be amongst the richest men in the world?

[kat82]

Microsoft does their stuff in their own way. While their search is no where among the most visited, their legacy on the operating side looks very focused in achieving their targets. I didn't even know they had clicked 50 years, Microsoft is real.

[ptrikha21]

Microsoft does their stuff in their own way. While their search is no where among the most visited, their legacy on the ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.

Yes, some things do not sound that old but are.
With a revamped Working pattern and style, Microsoft seems to be heading towards better days ahead.