Microsoft Essays and Term Papers
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Microsoft Corp - Gates - Case Study
WASHINGTON (CNN/Money) - The government hammered away at Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates in court Tuesday, attempting to portray him as an unreliable witness. And at one point Gates offered to alter his sworn testimony, landing a solid blow against Microsoft's position. The courts have found that Microsoft violated antitrust laws. The current hearings, under U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, will decide what restrictions will be imposed on Microsoft as a remedy for that illegal
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Microsoft Business Strategy
Microsoft Project Summer 2006 BUS 597A INTRODUCTION In 19, Bill Gates and Paul Allen created a company called Microsoft. More than thirty years later, Microsoft is a leader in the field of computer programming. Gates and Allen both had big plans for their company and came up with different ways of managing people and products in order to create possibly the most effective and versatile workforce of any corporation in existence. To study Microsoft's
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Microsoft and Ibm Financial Performance
Running Head: MICROSOFT AND IBM FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Microsoft and IBM Financial Performance Team E Managerial Finance I FIN/4 University of Phoenix Rene Niese April 7, 2008 Microsoft and IBM Financial Performance Introduction Team E has been charge with the task of preparing an analysis to evaluate Microsoft and IBM’s financial performance. This will be done by using trends, financial ratio analysis, and the firms’ most recent statements of cash flow. Team E will evaluate each
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Microsoft End-User License Agreement
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE. IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This Microsoft End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual person or a single legal entity, who will be referred to in this EULA as "You") and Microsoft Corporation for the Microsoft software product that accompanies this EULA, including any associated media, printed materials and electronic documentation (the "Software Product"). The Software Product also includes any software updates, add-on components, web
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Microsoft and Opensource
Microsoft is a name that can spark varying reactions from people. For some, the name means monopoly, unfair trade practices, unethical business policies, or “market bully.” For others, Microsoft means innovation, opportunist, success, and capitalism personified. For third group the name is simply seen as a large part of their life like a car, phone, or some other quasi-necessity. There is, however, a different view of Microsoft from a group of people called population ecologists.
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Microsoft’s Intellectual Property Rights
Microsoft Corporation ONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND, WASHINGTON 98052-6399 (425) 882-8080 “I Pledge my honor that I have abided by the Stevens Honor Code” ____________________________ Taylor Fowler Section A BT 102 Spring 2007 Company Overview:  Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports software products for many computing devices. However, it is expanding its portfolio by breaking into new markets such as internet services, portable devices, and consumer electronics.  The company primarily operates in the
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Microsoft: Changing Business
INTRODUCTION As you know, Microsoft has been operating under strenuous production conditions. Employees are required to put in very long hours often without monetary benefit. They are also expected to push the envelope in creating new and innovative components. They are stretched to the max and it is necessary for them to be flexible to continue to be creative and meet Microsoft's demands. I have outlined a number of issues that should be addressed
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Microsoft
In Daily Life There is a need for more computers in everyday life, in homes, schools and on the job. The advancement of computer technology today in all facets of the world, and life are growing to the point that everyone will need a computer to carry out their everyday life. Computer technology today is at the threshold of making life easier for everyone in the world. Computers are helping students get better grades in
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The Microsoft Corporation
The Microsoft Corporation has been around for many years now, and for many years, they have provided the leading operating system to consumers and businesses alike. Throughout the years Microsoft has not been able to rest on their laurels while consumers and businesses invest billions of their dollars to purchase their software. For as many years as MS-DOS and Windows have been in existence, Microsoft has seen competition from many different computing giants. Some
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Defining Microsoft Windows Vista
Defining Microsoft Windows Vista The intent of this paper is to provide a background of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system development, including when it was developed, how the development process was management, what needs this specific operating systems was developed to respond to in the Information Technologies market. This paper will also analyze the correlation of Information Technologies and Microsoft’s Windows Vista position. Background of Windows Vista Development Originally announced as Longhorn by Microsoft
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Swot Analysis for Microsoft
Introduction and Summary of Company History and Background Information Microsoft over the past 27 years has positioned itself as the arterial system of almost all computers rolled into use across the world. Albeit with no competition worth the name to challenge its existence leave alone on technology advancements, the company has still managed to keep pace with both felt and perceived needs of its customers and its niche remains robust thus far. Nevertheless disturbing winds
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Microsoft: On Anti-Trust and Monopolies
Microsoft: On anti-trust and monopolies (or How A Linux User Can Court Ostracism) Introduction In 1890, the US Congress passed the Sherman Act. Further, the Clayton Act was enacted in 1912. This was followed by the Robinson-Patman Act of 1936. These antitrust laws prohibit agreements in restraint of trade, monopolization and attempted monopolization, anticompetitive mergers and tie-in schemes, and, in some circumstances, price discrimination in the sale of commodities. Thus, the goals of a free
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The Anti-Trust Case Against Microsoft Since 1990
The Anti-Trust Case Against Microsoft Since 1990, a battle has raged in United States courts between the United States government and the Microsoft Corporation out of Redmond, Washington, headed by Bill Gates. What is at stake is money. The federal government maintains that Microsoft's monopolistic practices are harmful to United States citizens, creating higher prices and potentially downgrading software quality, and should therefore be stopped, while Microsoft and its supporters claim that they are not
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Microsoft Vs. Netscape
Battle of browsers: rounds one and two In 1994, Marc Anderseen invented a new way to search and retrieve information from the Internet: the Netscape Navigator. Netscape’s rising sales and the phenomenal growth of the Internet make its shares go through the roof and even before the Company had any profit; it was valued at $2.7 billion. However, the scenario didn’t go that well for so long and a very powerful and ambitious man came
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Microsoft Vs Linux
FINAL GROUP ASSIGNMENT In recent years, Microsoft has seen a small portion of its market share be swept away by the open source movement. LINUX, an open source, free version of its predecessor UNIX has slowly made its way into the marketplace and into the hardware of users around the world. Particularly in the web server arena, LINUX machines are touted as easier to use, more capable, and definitely cheaper. The use of LINUX-based operating
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Microsoft in China
Microsoft is incredibly intelligent for focusing on the Chinese market. China’s economy is blowing figures completely out of the water. Chinese gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in 2005 was $6800, nearly $3000 more than expected figures for 2020. Economists suggest by 2010 there will be a 45% increase in GDP. With the Chinese economy growing at such a robust rate Microsoft has got the right idea on trying to squeeze their way in. By
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Microsoft Corporation (msft) Finance Paper
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Company Overview Formed in 19, Microsoft started by selling a BASIC interpreter which quickly established a reputation for excellence. As the popularity of Microsoft BASIC grew, other manufacturers adopted Microsoft BASIC's syntax to maintain compatibility with existing Microsoft BASIC implementations. Because of this feedback loop, Microsoft BASIC became a de facto standard, and the company cornered the market. Later, it tried (unsuccessfully) to extend their grip on the home computer market by
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Microsoft .Net Case
Sample Case Report Microsoft .NET Case This report is provided as a sample to illustrate the level of work and research required, as well as the format of a case report. Obviously, the content of the report is not relevant for us. The report is a little longer than the required maximum of 3 pages (with additional material in appendices). Case Study: Microsoft .NET Not until recently, the phrase .NET has been used to describe
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History of Microsoft Word
History of Microsoft Word Microsoft was created by a very smart man. That man wanted to help out people in the world, but he did not know he would become a billionaire in the process. His name is Bill Gates. Bill Gates, Microsoft founder, was born on Oct. 28th, 1955. He was 19 yrs. old when he first set up Microsoft. His dream was that every home would have a computer. The U.S. Federal Trade
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How Important Is China to Microsoft’s Long-Term Future?
1. How important is China to Microsoft’s long-term future? Microsoft’s software programs such as Word, Excel and Power Point offer great advantages to the Chinese publics. The software allows for translation ad ease in presenting and incorporating information that is streamlined throughout much of the world. 2. What are the legal impediments to Microsoft growing its sales in China? What are the political impediments? The legal impediments to Microsoft in China are the laws that
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The Microsoft Encarta Dictionary - Greed
The Microsoft Encarta dictionary defines greed as “an overwhelming desire to have more of something such as money than is actually needed.” This definition cannot be argued with for it is plain and simple, giving the essence of the word. But to millions, perhaps billions of people, greed is something else. Some people portray greed as being qualities of the evil, selfish, and corrupt. Although these viewpoints may be partially true, greed cannot be condemned
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Microsoft Corporation
(Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, www.microsoft.com) The most successful and influential software company. Microsoft's software and Intel's hardware pioneered the PC and revolutionized the computer industry. Founded in 19 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, its Windows operating systems are the de facto standards on the desktop and major contenders in the server arena. Microsoft Office is the most successful application suite in history. The company also has a thriving business in programming languages, which are
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Microsoft Hidden Files
By Josh Vinney Introduction: There are folders on your computer that Microsoft has tried hard to keep secret. Within these folders you will find two major things: Microsoft Internet Explorer has been logging all of the sites you have ever visited -- even after you've cleared your history, and Microsoft's Outlook Express has been logging all of your e-mail correspondence -- even after you've erased them from your Deleted Items bin. (This also includes
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Microsoft
INTRODUCTION Microsoft is a multinational company operating within the rapidly changing technology market. This report will give a brief outline of the history of Microsoft and analyse the key strategic issues Microsoft faces through the theoretical framework of strategic management. The report will also examine the alternative strategies that could have been employed and the future issues that may face the company. BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY Early days: Microsoft was founded in 19 by Paul
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Microsoft Prospectus
Microsoft Antitrust Prospectus Section One ----------- Microsoft, is it 'trustworthy'? A little background information on Microsoft. The history of Microsoft and (only a few of) it's operating systems. 1982, MS-DOS - Simply a renamed version of 'QDOS' (Quick and Dirty Operating System) which was purchased by MicroSoft from IBM. MS-DOS is based on QDOS which was written by Tim Patterson (working under Seattle Computer Products). MicroSoft bought the rights to QDOS for $50,000, keeping the
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