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wired.com - 11/10/2008
Nov. 10, 1983: Gates Opens Windows a Bit Early
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1983: Microsoft chief Bill Gates unveils the Windows operating system for PCs. Don't hold your breath waiting until you can buy a copy ... unless you can hold your breath for two years. Gates, Microsoft's president and board chairman, held an elaborate event at New York City's posh ...
Introducing the Microsoft Store
windowsteamblog.com - 11/14/2008
Introducing the Microsoft Store
— windowsteamblog.com — This is something I think is pretty exciting – especially if you’re looking to score some Microsoft... product. We are announcing the Microsoft Store – the first online store where you can purchase Microsoft products straight from the ... (more) Introducing the Microsoft Store

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With Eye on Future, Microsoft Offer Startups Freebies [GigaOM]
gigaom.com - 11/5/2008
With Eye on Future, Microsoft Offer Startups Freebies [GigaOM]
— gigaom.com — Microsoft, in an effort to woo startups and combat the open source movement, is going to start... offering free software and online services to certain type of startups across the world, the company announced today. This effort, dubbed “ Biz ... (more) With Eye on Future, Microsoft Offer Startups Freebies ...

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25 Years Ago Today, Bill Gates Announced Windows 1.0 [Retromodo]
gizmodo.com - 11/10/2008
25 Years Ago Today, Bill Gates Announced Windows 1.0 [Retromodo]
— gizmodo.com — A decade and a half ago today, Bill Gates unveiled Microsoft's first operating systems. Oh, it wasn't... for sale yet—no, no, it's still only 1983 and we wouldn't see Windows on store shelves until 1985. But that didn't stop the young heart throb ... (more) 25 Years Ago Today, Bill Gates Announced Windows 1.0 ...

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25 Years Ago Today, Bill Gates Announced Windows 1.0 [Retromodo]
Gizmodo — ... Windows 1 wouldn't be around for long, with its Windows 2 predecessor following just two years later. But if you have a fond memory of the old OS, now would be a good time to share it with the class in the comments. [Wired and ...

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