Founding History of Microsoft
Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
Started design and development work in January 1975.
Released its first product in March 1975.
Incorporated as Microsoft Corporation in June 1981.
Started trading on the NASDAQ in March 1986.
Headquartered in Seattle (USA).
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Year 1 of Microsoft
Version 1 of Microsoft (Software)
Stats of Microsoft (Pre-IPO)
Full Year 1 of Microsoft

JAN to DEC 1975
Extras of Microsoft

1976 FEB An open letter to hobbyists
Roots of Microsoft
Idea Man author Paul Allen