= History of Microsoft
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Microsoft Corporation, founded on April 4, 1975, is an American multinational technology company that has become one of the most influential enterprises in history. Here's a brief overview of its history: \#\#\# 1970s: Founding and Early Years - **1975**: Microsoft was created by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Initially, the company was called "Micro-Soft," a portmanteau of "microcomputer" and "software.
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