Its software products include operating systems for servers, personal computers (PC), and intelligent devices; server applications for distributed computing environments; information worker productivity applications; business solutions applications; and software development tools.
The company also provides consulting and product support services; and trains and certifies system integrators and developers.
It sells the Xbox video game console and games, and PC games and peripherals.
The company’s online businesses include the MSN subscription and the MSN network of Internet products and services.
Microsoft also researches and develops advanced technologies.
Microsoft also offers music download service in 19 market versions in 17 countries, including 13 western European countries.
The company has strategic alliances with Dell, Inc.; KT Corp.
; Langchao Group; and MTV Networks, Inc.
Microsoft was founded in 1975 by William H.
Gates III.
The company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
