| Founded in 1975 by Paul Allen and Bill Gates, Microsoft Corporation is one of the largest and most influencial companies in the personal computer industry. In addition to developing the de facto standard operating systems – DOS and Windows – Microsoft has a strong presence in almost any area of computer software, from programming tools to end-user applications. Their applications division includes some of the most popular software to date, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Works. Their systems division is responsible for developing Windows – the most popular operating system in the world.
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