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Title: MICROSOFT TURNS 50! FEATURE HERE ARE ITS 25 MOST IMPORTANT PRODUCTS & MILESTONES.
Authors: HACHMAN, MARK (AUTHOR)
Source: PCWorld. May2025, Vol. 43 Issue 5, p54-72. 19p. 21 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Cartoon or Caricature.
Subjects: Windows (Graphical user interfaces), Microsoft operating systems, Artificial intelligence, Microsoft software, Generative artificial intelligence, Microsoft Surface, Internet telephony
Abstract: Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 4, 2025, marking decades of innovation and influence in the tech industry. Key milestones include the release of MS-DOS in 1981, Windows in 1985, and the launch of Xbox in 2001. The company's evolution under different CEOs, such as Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella, has shaped its trajectory, leading to acquisitions like Skype and Minecraft, as well as advancements in AI with Copilot. [Extracted from the article]
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