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Some of the key events about Microsoft
- 1975Founded as a software company to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800
- 1975Accused of unfair licensing practices for BASIC interpreter
- 1981Released MS-DOS, which became the standard operating system for personal computers
- 1985Launched the first version of Microsoft Windows, a graphical user interface for MS-DOS
- 1989Introduced Microsoft Office, a suite of productivity applications
- 1995Released Windows 95, a major upgrade that integrated MS-DOS with Windows
- 1998Sued by US Department of Justice for monopolistic practices
- 2001Entered the gaming console market with the Xbox
- 2001Criticized for security vulnerabilities in Windows XP
- 2003Launched Windows Server 2003, enhancing its presence in enterprise computing
- 2004Fined €497 million by European Commission for anti-competitive behavior
- 2006Delayed release of Windows Vista, disappointing customers and partners
- 2007Faced antitrust complaints over Office Open XML standardization
- 2009Fined €561 million by European Commission for failing to offer browser choices
- 2010Released Windows Phone 7, marking its entry into the smartphone operating system market
- 2011Accused of avoiding UK taxes through offshore arrangements
- 2013Criticized for collaboration with NSA on user data access
- 2014Acquired Mojang, the company behind the popular game Minecraft
- 2016Completed the acquisition of LinkedIn, expanding into professional networking services
- 2016Sued for $10 billion over alleged forced Windows 10 upgrades
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