Blog Introduction

Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975 as a software for some of the first born computers. Since then Microsoft has grown to a multinational and worldwide corporate powerhouse that laid down the foundation for all home and business computers. The reach of Microsoft however, is not limited to computer software, as they have developed such things as video game consoles, mp3 players, and many computer hardware items as well. Personally, I am a constant user of Microsoft products, hence I am writing this blog on a Microsoft run computer right now, and sitting next to an Xbox 360 which I will begin to play after immediately after I finish this post.

Even people who do not normally deal with computers, if there are any left, have an idea of the influence Microsoft has had on our lives, as Microsoft was the first company to create a very easy to use operating system for basic computers. It allowed for the public to access the internet and other mediums of interactive culture that they otherwise would not have been exposed to. Today, we narrow down the very important interactive side of our lives to two company's, the already mentioned Microsoft Corporation and Apple. Both company's have products that can be used on each others operating systems, such as the compatibility of the ipod on Windows. The point to be made lies within the cooperation of these companies to work together. Microsoft's mission statement reads "Our mission and values are to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential". Microsoft has worked to make business flourish in ways that were originally unimaginable. Today, Microsoft continues to progress, and the cooperation along with competition that exists between Microsoft and Apple helps both companies to progress even faster.

The potential of Microsoft is already evident, as their operating systems, ideas and products continue to impress the general public. However, Windows Vista did not live up to expectations as Apple progressed with new highly impressive operating systems on their new computers. However, Windows is soon to come out with a new software known as Windows 7 which is sure to impress and will be released in October. This is a highly anticipated date and will be followed closely throughout this blog as we approach and pass its release. With products such as Xbox 360 and zune and with new softwtware coming out shortly, Microsoft proves to be a highly exciting company to follow. Through Microsoft's improvements and constant progress, it seems right that people should be just as interested in it's full potential as it promises to be interested in ours.