Microsoft Live Case Study

Microsft owns Microsoft Live and MSN. They own Windows Live, Microsoft Office Live, Xbox Live, they contain many windows live services. Microsoft's market value are currently worth roughly $553 billion, holding roughly 785 million Microsoft shares. In 2008, revenue was $60 billion.

Key Facts:
1. In the computer software and consumer electronics.
2. Microsoft Live has a gaming service, Xbox Live.
3. Institution was founded on April 4 1975.
4. Operating income in 2008 was $22.5 billion.
5. Founder of Microsoft is Bill Gates.

1.One commentator notes that Microsoft's original mission was "a computer on every desk and in every home, running Microsoft software."

2.“ Large media corporations (including the movie companies and record companies), together with computer companies such as Microsoft and Intel, are planning to make your computer obey them instead of you.”

3.Microsoft said that Windows Live "is a way to extend the Windows user experience".

The key info provided on the website are: --
* Popular Downloads
* Top Searches
* Frequent Destinations
* Latest Releases
* Windows Live Programmes

Microsoft Past: Bill Gates created the microsoft computer in 1975. On November 20, 1985, Microsoft released its first retail version of Microsoft Windows. On March 13, 1986 the company went public with an initial public offering (IPO), with a starting initial offering price of $21.00 and ending at the first day of trading as at US $28.00.

Throughout its history the company has been the target of criticism, including monopolistic business practices and anti-competitive strategies including refusal to deal and tying. The U.S. Justice Department and the European Commission, among others, have ruled against Microsoft for various antitrust violations.

Criticism of Microsoft has followed various aspects of its products and business practices. Issues with ease of use, stability, and security of the company's software are common targets for critics. In the 2000s, a number of malware attacks have targeted security flaws in Microsoft Windows and other programs. Microsoft is also accused of locking vendors and consumers into their products, and of not following and complying with existing standards in its software.

The company has been in numerous lawsuits by several governments and other companies for unlawful monopolistic practices. In 2004, the European Union found Microsoft guilty in the European Union Microsoft competition case. Additionally, Microsoft's EULA for some of its programs is often criticized as being too restrictive.

Microsoft Now: On June 27, 2008, Bill Gates retired from day-to day activities in the company, following a two year transition period from his role as Chief Software Architect, which was taken by Ray Ozzie, but remained the company's chairman, head of the Board of Directors and would act as an adviser on key projects.

-- They'vs had many criticisms for their products such as Windows 7,vista, XP, 2000, Me ,9X, oFFICE AND xBOX 360.