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01 Jan 1601
epoch reference date |
epoch reference date (computer science) Retrospectively the epoch reference date from which ANSI dates are counted in COBOL and other computer languages, and the base of file and Active Directory Logon dates in Microsoft Windows. |
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04 Apr 1975
Bill Gates |
Bill Gates (computer science) Bill Gates and Paul Allen form a company at this time called Micro Soft in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to develop and sell BASIC interpreter software for the Altair 8800. |
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26 Nov 1976
Microsoft |
Microsoft (computer science) Little-known company Microsoft is officially registered with the Office of the Secretary of State of New Mexico. |
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30 Nov 1982
Word processor |
Word processor (computer science) Word processor software Multi-Tool Word, soon to become Microsoft Word, is released. Free demonstration copies on disk are distributed with the November issue of PC World magazine. |
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20 Nov 1985
Microsoft Windows |
Microsoft Windows (computer science) Microsoft Windows operating system released. |
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24 Aug 2001
Windows XP |
Windows XP (computer science) Windows XP personal computer operating system released by Microsoft. |