In order to understand what is going on in the trial, you need to know the history of Microsoft. ... In 1977, Microsoft released its second language product, Microsoft FORTRAN. ... By that time Microsoft had an office suite of applications that included Word, Excel, and Works. ... In 1991 Microsoft and IBM went separate ways. ... Microsoft chose to stick with Windows....
As the government's antitrust trial, hardest punches hitting Bill Gates on the chin with allegations. For example: Antitrust Trial: Pundits say the government is winning in the court of public opinion. ... (The New York times) Consumer Fraud Allegations: A key issue during the trial is the price of Microsoft's Windows operating system and whether it's unfairly inflated. ... Microsoft's early support for the Macintosh resulted in tremendous success for it's Macintosh Application software, including Word, Excel, and Works (an integrated software s...
Liquidity Ratios Microsoft current ratio is 52% above the industry average (FY 91: Microsoft 3.5 vs. industry 2.3). ... Microsoft's quick ratio is 94% above the industry average (FY 91: Microsoft 3.3 vs. industry 1.7). ... Microsoft's debt to asset ratio is 60% below the industry (FY 91: Microsoft .18 vs. industry .45). ... Microsoft's current debt to total debt is 37% higher than the industry average (FY 91: Microsoft 1.0 vs. industry .73). ... Microsoft is a very unique company. ...
The first approach was a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to list all IT personnel and theirs assigned tasks but this turned out to be too cumbersome and hardship for several persons to use. ... Before final rollout, it was given a trial basis by one representative in each IT group and finalized based on the recommendations of each representative. ...
I. Introduction Currently, upon entering college as a transfer student, I find myself working at a long distance relationship. I feel that activities such as going to class, studying, and becoming more involved in the UCLA community have been different for me than for students not involved in relationships. As with most other students, fitting in with new people in a new environment is very important. I find that with someone else having a large affect on the decisions in my personal life, there is an added dimension of stress on my social life. ...
