To some, our company's early vision - "A PC on every desk and in every home" - must have seemed like science fiction.
But Bill Gates and Paul Allen, who cofounded Microsoft in 1975, were passionate about the same idea. They envisioned bringing computers to life by developing software - the instructions that make electronic devices work - that would make computing power accessible to everyone.
Today their vision is close to reality.
- Powerful tools such as Microsoft Office and the Tablet PC help individuals and businesses automate common tasks, accomplish more in less time and stay connected.
- Internet-based communications such as Microsoft Hotmail and Microsoft Windows Messenger help you stay in touch from any computer with Web access.
- Educational software - including Microsoft Encarta online and the CD-ROM reference series - helps students learn about the world.
- Researchers continue to find innovative ways to solve complex problems.
Microsoft believe that the true measure of success is not just in the power of their software but in the potential it unleashes in us all. They focus every day on developing new ways to provide affordable, accessible software that can help unlock extraordinary opportunities. With great ideas - and great software - our future has no limits.
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