• One of the largest computer software producers in the world, Microsoft (Stock Symbol MSFT) employs approximately 75,000 people and earned $17.7 billion for 2007. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975.Google Finance: Microsoft Corporation

    On July 6, 2009, Microsoft announced a security hole in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 that can result in the installation of viruses on PC's if users visit a Website designed to exploit the security hole. Microsoft is working on a patch to fix the problem.http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/07/microsoft_internet_explorer_ex.html?wprss=securityfix

  • Windows 7 Launched

    On October 27th, 2009 Microsoft released the much anticipated upgrade to Windows Vista titled Windows 7.

    This completely redesigned operating system has a variety of new features and has been particularly well reviewed.

    Click here now for Windows 7 Reviews.

  • 2009 Economic Struggles

    Microsoft released their earnings for their third quarter on April 23, 2009. Third quarter revenue was reported at $13.65 billion, down six percent from the third quarter earnings of 2008. Analysts suggest that Microsoft's reduced earnings is due to people trimming computer-related expenses in a struggling economy.Forbes: Microsoft Reports Quarterly Earnings (April 23, 2009)

  • Layoffs

    On January 22, 2009, Microsoft announced the company's first mass layoffs in their history with a nationwide spread of 5,000 firings, with 1,400 employees laid off immediately. The layoffs came in the midst of a recession and lowering demand of personal computers.WashingtonPost.com: Microsoft resorts to first layoffs, cutting 5,000 (January 22, 2009)

    On May 5, 2009, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sent layoff notices to more than 3,000 employees and said that the company would need to cut at least another 600 jobs by June 2010. The company had hoped the economy would improve and forestall job cuts in addition to the 1,400 already cut in January.Biz Journals: Microsoft cuts thousands more jobs (May 5, 2009) CNET: Microsoft sends second wave of layoff notices to 3,000 (May 5, 2009)

  • Microsoft Kumo

    In March 2009, Microsoft announced it has developed a new search engine currently being tested by its employees. The preliminary name of the search engine is Kumo, but Microsoft has not yet decided if they will keep the name or if the search engine will replace the current Microsoft search Live Search.Microsoft Live Search Blog: Testing...One...Two...Three! (March 3, 2009)

  • Company Timeline

  • Microsoft Pink Phone Leaked

    On September 24th, 2009 many Internet blogs released details on "Project Pink" now known as an upcoming Microsoft Phone.

    The phone is reported to have a large sliding screen that reveals a qwerty keyboard.http://www.techgadgets.in/mobile-phones/2009/24/microsoft-to-launch-pink-phone/

  • Get Game Smart

    Microsoft launched a website called Get Game Smart on January 14, 2009. The site is geared toward educating parents on current issues in the games industry, as well as providing advice on how to responsibly manage the gaming habits of kids. The site will offer advice on parental controls in game consoles as well as what games to purchase for children.GameSpot: Microsoft Gets Game Smart (January 14, 2009)

  • 2009 Antitrust

    In early 2009, the European Commission filed antitrust charges against Microsoft over the way Internet Explorer is bundled with Windows software. This, the commission and rival Internet browser companies argue, gives Internet Explorer an unfair monopoly over the browser market. Microsoft head office received the charges on January 15, 2009 and a representative said the company would review them and respond within two months.NetworkWorld: Europe charges Microsoft with abuse of monopoly again (January 17, 2009)

  • Retail Stores

    On February 12, 2009, Microsoft announced that it would be opening its own chain of retail stores to compete with rival Apple's successful retail run.Reuters: Microsoft to open own stores, take on Apple (February 13, 2009)

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