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2021 - 2022
Lecture 1
Ms. Shahad A. Salih
1 st Stage
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Introduction:
• Microsoft
• Software
• Hardware
• Services
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Microsoft:
• Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975 and
quickly grew to become the largest software company in the world.
Today, Microsoft is still widely known for its software, but the
company also develops hardware and provides a number of cloud
services.
• Microsoft's most recognizable software titles include Windows and
Office. Microsoft Windows is the world's most popular desktop
operating system and Office is the most popular productivity suite.
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Microsoft Software:
• Windows - operating system for desktop computers, laptops, and
tablets
• Office - including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Outlook - email and calendar software
• Visio - diagramming and vector drawing program
• Visual Studio - multi-platform software development IDE for
building apps
• Skype - video conferencing application
• Halo - popular series of video games for Xbox
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Microsoft Hardware:
• Xbox - video game console first launched in 2001; followed by Xbox
360, Xbox One, and Xbox One X
• Surface - line of tablets and laptop computers
• HoloLens - head-mounted smart glasses designed for augmented
reality
• Input devices - Microsoft branded keyboards and mice
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Microsoft Services:
• Bing - web search engine integrated into Windows 10
• Outlook.com - free webmail service also used for Hotmail accounts
• OneDrive - cloud storage with web-based access
• Azure - cloud computing platform for hosting data and deploying
applications
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