Microsoft

The operating system (like Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Android and various Linux distributions) is a layer of software that is used as a platform for running the applications, and controls all user interface tools including display and the keyboard.

In 1995, Microsoft made the first of their Windows operating systems and streamlined the design of future laptops.

As the principal founder of Microsoft, Bill gates is one of the most influential and richest people on the planet.

In recent years he has retired from working full time at Microsoft, and has instead concentrated on working with his charitable foundation "The Bill and Melinda gates Foundation.".

Bill gates founded Microsoft in 1976 when he formed a contract with Mits (Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems) to develop a basic operating system for their new microcomputers.

He was also involved in several aspects of Microsoft's business such as packing and sending off orders.

In 1990 Microsoft released its first version of Windows.

Microsoft, the land of technological development, the first lightbulb to spark when one thinks of anything computing.

From the operating system to word processing suites, Microsoft really does know their game.

Microsoft's first major deal was with IBM for their new computer's operating system in 1980 which the company named PC DOS, the deal was a whopping $50,000.

November 1985 saw the first release of Microsoft Windows;

Workers at Microsoft bring 1lb of M&Ms in to celebrate their time at the company on their anniversary for each year of employment.