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What is one of Microsoft's best known brands?
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Microsoft Zune is one of Microsoft's most recognized brands.
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Who was the company founder of Microsoft?
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Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded the business.
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Which year was Microsoft founded?
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The company was founded in April, 1975.
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What ad slogan is used for marketing Microsoft?
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Microsoft's best known marketing includes: "Your potential. Our passion."
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Where is the headquarters of Microsoft?
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The company's headquarters is located in Redmond, Washington.
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What are the names of the board members at Microsoft?
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A few Board Members include:
- Bill Gates, Chairman
- Reed Hastings, Board Member
- James Cash, Jr., Board Member
- David Marquardt, Board Member
- Raymond Gilmartin, Board Member
- Dina Dublon, Board Member
- Jon Shirley, Board Member
- Helmut Panke, Board Member
- Richard A. Hackborn, Board Member
- Maria Klawe, Board Member
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Which sectors does Microsoft compete?
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The company competes in Computer software, Search engine, Geographic Information System, Research and development, Computer hardware, Publishing and Video game.
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How many people are employed by Microsoft?
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There were 89,809 people working for the company in 2008.
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What companies did Microsoft acquire?
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Microsoft's has acquired Visio Corporation, LinkExchange, Parlano, Jellyfish, Powerset and Navision.
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What is the stock ticker symbol and exchange for Microsoft?
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The ticker symbol is "4338" listed on the SEHK stock exchange and "MSFT" listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.