By Alvin Wanjala
Publication Date: 2026-04-06 22:17:00
Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen to develop software for an early personal computer known as the Altair 8800. Decades later, Microsoft has grown to become one of the biggest technology companies in the world. Additionally, it ranks among the top companies in general based on market capitalization, with the company primarily known for its Windows operating system, first released in 1985, and its Office suite of applications used for work by…