Registered the trade name "Microsoft"

On November 26, 1976, a significant milestone in the tech industry was achieved when Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, officially registered the trade name "Microsoft." This event marked the formal inception of what would become one of the most influential companies in the history of computing and technology. The Name "Microsoft" The name "Microsoft" is a portmanteau of "microcomputer" and "software," reflecting the company's mission to develop software for personal computers. Gates and Allen initially used the name "Micro-Soft" in their communications, and on November 26, 1976, they registered "Microsoft" as a trademark. This registration was a crucial step in the company's formalization and professionalization, providing them with legal protection and a distinct identity in the burgeoning tech industry. Microsoft's Early Years In its early years, Microsoft focused on developing programming languages for different systems. Their big break came in 1980 when IBM approached them to develop an operating system for its first personal computer. Microsoft purchased a system called QDOS (Quick and Dirty Operating System), adapted it, and presented it to IBM as PC-DOS. This operating system, later known as MS-DOS, became wildly successful and established Microsoft as a key player in the software industry. #MomentsOfLife #MoofLife_Moment #MoofLife #Microsoft #BillGates #TechHistory #Innovation #PersonalComputing #SoftwareRevolution #TechGiants