Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. They developed software for the Altair 8800 microcomputer and formed a partnership with IBM in 1980 to bundle Microsoft's operating system with IBM computers. This partnership helped Microsoft grow rapidly. In 1985, Microsoft launched Windows 1.0 and struck a deal with IBM to develop a new operating system called OS/2, although they later had creative differences. Gates stepped down as chairman in 2014 but remains a technology advisor. He credits his success to principles like studying competition, having patience, working hard, embracing change, believing in his vision, hiring great people, and innovating daily.

2. • Microsoft is a leading global vendor of
computer software hardware for computer.
• Mobile and gaming systems, cloud services.
• Microsoft's corporate headquarters is located in
Redmond, Wash., and it has offices in more than 60
countries.

3. FOUNDING
• The idea that would spawn Microsoft
initiated when Paul Allen showed Bill
Gates the first of January, 1975 issue of
Popular Electronics that demonstrated
the Altair 8800.
• Bill Gates called the creators of the new
microcomputer, MITS, offering to
demonstrate the implementation in
order to win a contract with the
company.
• When Allen flew to Albuquerque, New
Maxico to meet with MITS, the
interpreter worked and MITS agreed to
distribute Altair Basic.

4. • Microsoft was the only company that offered
operating system, programming language, and
application software for the new computer.
InfoWorld stated in 1984 that Microsoft, with $55
million in 1983 sales is widely recognized as the
most influential company in the microcomputer-
software industry. Claiming more than a million
installed MS-DOS machines, founder and chairman
Bill Gates has decided to certify Microsoft's jump on
the rest of the industry by dominating applications,
operating systems, peripherals and, most recently,
book publishing. Some insiders say Microsoft is
attempting to be the IBM of the software industry.

5. • Early Career…….Bill Gates
enrolled at Harvard
university in the fall originally
thinking of a career in low,
but his Freasman Year.
Microsoft started off on
shaky Footing. In February
1976, Gats work on an open
letter to computer Hobbyist
saying.

6. THE RISE OF MICROSOFT
• Gates acumen for not only software development but
also businessman operation put him in the position of
leading the company and working as it’s spokerspman.
INR November 1980,IBN was looking for software that
would operate their upcoming personal computer and
approached Microsoft.

7. THE INVENTION OF
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
• Though their Rivalry is
legend, Microsoft and apple
shared many of their early
Innovation. In 1981 apple invited Microsoft to help develop
software for Macintosh computers. Some Develops sere
involved in both Microsoft development and the
development of Microsoft application for Macintosh.

9. BASIC OF MICROSOFT
• Microsoft is a multinational
computer technology
corporation. The history of
Microsoft began on April 4,
1975, when it was founded by
Bill Gates and Paul Allen in
Albuquerque.

10. IBM PARTNERSHIP
• In 1980, Microsoft formed a
partnership with IBM that
allowed them to bundle
Microsoft's operating system
with IBM computers, paying
Microsoft a royalty for every
sale. In 1985, IBM requested
that Microsoft write a new
operating system for their
computers called OS/2

11. WINDOWS
• Microsoft launched its first retail
version of Microsoft Windows on
November 20, 1985, and in August,
the company struck a deal with IBM
to develop a separate operating
system called OS/2. Although the
two companies successfully
developed the first version of the
new system, mounting creative
differences caused the partnership
to deteriorate

12. AFTER MICROSOFT
Earning
Step down
Others

13. EARNING
• According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gates
was the world’s highest-earning billionaire in
2013,as his fortune increased by us $15.8 billion to
us $78.5 billion. as of January 2014,most of gates’
assets are held in Cascade Investment LLC, an
entity through which he owns stakes in numerous
businesses, including four seasons hotels and
resorts, and corbis corp.

14. STEP DOWN
• On 4 February, 2014,Gates
stepped down as chairman
of Microsoft to become
technology advisor
alongside Satya Nadella.

15. OTHERS
• In a substantial interview with
Rolling Stone magazine,
published in March 27,2014
issue, Gates provided his
perspective on a range of issues, such as climate change, his
charitable activities, various tech
companies and people involved in
them, and the state of America.

16. BILL GATES
SUCCESS STORY
 Studythecompetition.
Havepatienceinyourideas.
Workhardnoexcuses.
Changeisnecessary.
Believeinyourvision.
Enjoywhateveryoudo.
Hirethebestpeopleandinnovate everyday.

17. DESCRIBES
oStudythecompetition- It is the first rule, according to which Gates always
keeps an eye on his competitions activities. Checking competitors sites daily
has turned into a morning ritual for him.
o Havepatienceinyourideas- Second rule is to Be Firm. Every idea requires
at least 3-4 years and you have to stick with it to Work. Microsoft was
doubtful as a startup but Gates had a firm believe on his ideas.
oWorkhardnoexcuses - There is no substitute for hard work. It is only hard
work through which one can transform his dreams into reality.

18. oChangeisnecessary - Bill gates strongly believes that change is very
necessary for survival and growth of any of the company. One can not do the
same thing and grow as the biggest firm.
oBelieveinyourvision- You can't stop someone who knows Where they are
going. For Bill gates Vision is everything. It was his vision which turned
Microsoft windows a part of every Personal computer.
oEnjoywhateveryoudo - According to Bill gates if you want to get best out of
someone, that person needs to enjoy whatever he/she is doing. Everyone
should be assigned with the work they love to do.
oHirethebestpeopleandinnovateeveryday- Secret behind Microsoft
success is their workforce. Workforce yields the result which leads to
companies growth. Innovating everyday helps to face, tackle and lead the
industry to a new direction.