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Microsoft Celebrates 50 Years: From Startup to Tech Titan

4/3/2025

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Microsoft Celebrates Milestone

Microsoft marks its 50th anniversary, reminiscing about its evolution from a humble startup in Albuquerque to a tech powerhouse. As Bill Gates revisits the launch of the original Altair BASIC source code, the company unveils nostalgic Windows wallpapers. With a keen eye on the future, Microsoft is poised to compete fiercely in the realms of cloud computing and AI against giants like Amazon and Google.

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Gates Unveils Altair Code

Bill Gates has unveiled the original 1975 source code for Altair BASIC, marking a milestone in Microsoft’s 50-year journey. Created alongside Paul Allen for the Altair 8800, this interpreter not only sparked the birth of Microsoft but also symbolizes the transformative evolution of programming. Gates reminisces about its profound impact on the tech world.

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Microsoft Celebrates Milestone

Microsoft marks its 50th anniversary, reminiscing about its evolution from a humble startup in Albuquerque to a tech powerhouse. As Bill Gates revisits the launch of the original Altair BASIC source code, the company unveils nostalgic Windows wallpapers. With a keen eye on the future, Microsoft is poised to compete fiercely in the realms of cloud computing and AI against giants like Amazon and Google.

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