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Official Establishment Date

April 4, 1975

Microsoft Headquarters Location

Redmond, Washington, USA

Founders of Microsoft

Paul Allen and Bill Gates

Programming Interpreter Demonstration

<p>MITS in New Mexico in 1975</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bill Gates' Role after 2000

<p>Chief Software Architect</p> Signup and view all the answers

Release Date of Windows 95

<p>August 24, 1995</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft's Gaming Product

<p>Xbox</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft's Search Engine

<p>Bing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Visual Studio is primarily used for?

<p>Software Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft's Flagship OS

<p>Windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft's mission is to enable people and business to realize their full potential

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Microsoft's strategy and vision

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft's Organizational Structure

<p>Divisional</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft's Business Strategy includes

<p>investments and global expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft’s divisions include Windows & Live Windows Group, Server Software, and Online Services.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft’s total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments amount to

<p>$113.24 Billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft's Operating Revenue is approximately?

<p>$93.58 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft's Intangible resources

<p>marketing-related and technology-based assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft's approach focuses on not attracting and retaining top talent in the IT industry

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft’s vision, as stated by its founders, was to create a

<p>PC on every Desktop</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft expanded into the internet era with the release of Windows 95 in

<p>August 1995</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microsoft’s gross carrying amount of intangible assets is

<p>$9.1 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

When was Microsoft founded?

April 4, 1975 is the official date when Microsoft was founded.

Where is Microsoft headquartered?

Redmond, Washington is where Microsoft's headquarters is located.

Who founded Microsoft?

Paul Allen and Bill Gates are the founders of Microsoft.

Where and when was the programming interpreter demo?

In 1975, at MITS in New Mexico, a programming interpreter demo was showcased.

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What was Bill Gates' role after 2000?

Bill Gates became the Chief Software Architect after 2000.

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When was Windows 95 Released?

Windows 95 was released on August 24, 1995.

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What is Microsoft's gaming product?

Xbox is Microsoft's gaming product.

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What is Microsoft's search engine?

Bing is Microsoft's search engine.

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What is Visual Studio used for?

Visual Studio is primarily used for software development.

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What is Microsoft's flagship operating system?

Windows is Microsoft's flagship operating system.

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What is Microsoft's mission?

Microsoft's mission is to empower people and businesses to achieve their full potential.

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How important are diversity and inclusion to Microsoft?

Diversity and inclusion are essential to Microsoft's strategy and vision.

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What type of organizational structure does Microsoft use?

Microsoft uses a divisional organizational structure.

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What are some of the key elements of Microsoft's business strategy?

Microsoft's business strategy includes investments and global expansion.

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What are some of Microsoft's divisions?

Microsoft's divisions include Windows & Live Windows Group, Server Software, and Online Services.

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How much cash does Microsoft have?

Microsoft has $113.24 billion in total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments.

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What is Microsoft's operating revenue?

Microsoft's operating revenue is around $93.58 billion.

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What are some of Microsoft's intangible resources?

Microsoft's intangible resources include marketing-related and technology-based assets.

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Does Microsoft focus on top IT talent?

Microsoft actively attracts and retains top talent in the IT industry.

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What was Microsoft's original vision?

Microsoft's vision, as expressed by its founders, was to create a PC on every desk.

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How did Microsoft enter the internet age?

Microsoft expanded into the internet era with the release of Windows 95 in August 1995.

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What is Microsoft's intangible assets' value?

Microsoft's intangible assets have a gross carrying amount of $9.1 billion.

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