Microsoft has attempted to reduce system instability due to poorly written device drivers by creating a new framework for driver development, called Windows Driver Foundation ( WDF ).

Microsoft, at one point, attempted and failed to head this off by adding an extra http transport to DCE / RPC called ncacn_http ( Network Computing Architecture, Connection-based, over HTTP ).

Gainax has periodically attempted to restart Aoki Uru, such as releasing a 1998 CD with storyboards, a script, and several hundred pieces of art, and a 2000 release of a mod to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Random Games attempted to convert Talisman into a Microsoft Windows video game.

* Steve Sires, a look-alike of Microsoft's Bill Gates, came to attention when he attempted to trademark " Microsortof ", and subsequently acted in Microsoft commercials.

After settling the lawsuit with Microsoft, Stac attempted to expand its product portfolio in the utility software segment by adding additional storage and communication titles through internal development and acquisition.

Apple and Microsoft were not the only two companies trying to introduce such a system ; most major software vendors attempted to introduce similar systems, and NeXTSTEP included a version.

Realizing that Microsoft was making significant profit on the DOS operating system, SCP attempted to sell the operating system along with a stand-alone inexpensive CPU ( without any other circuitry ), which was allowed as per the license with Microsoft which allowed SCP to continue selling the operating system with their 8086-based computers ; this operating system was marketed as " Seattle DOS ", and the CPU was included in the box.

In 2004, Microsoft attempted to take advantage of the growing PMP market by launching the Portable Media Center ( PMC ) platform.

He attempted to return the software, first at the University of Akron's bookstore, then directly to Microsoft.

After settling with Microsoft, Rowe attempted to auction off the documentation he had received on the on-line auction site eBay, describing it as " a piece of Internet history.

Microsoft attempted to fabricate " Team NT " for COMDEX Fall 1995, but this was widely ridiculed as a blatant attempt at impersonation.

The implementations differ: Microsoft Word was one of the first applications to only show sub-entries of some menu entries after clicking an arrow icon on the context menu, otherwise executing an action associated with the parent entry.

The recent versions of Microsoft Operating Systems, namely Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista, show a warning when the user installs unsigned software.

Outlook Express, as well as Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook, top-post ( show replies newest to oldest ) by default.

More advanced computer algebra systems will return an infinity as a result for division by zero ; for instance, Microsoft Math and Mathematica will show a ComplexInfinity result.

The Windows Hardware Engineering Conference ( WinHEC ) is the annual software and hardware developer-oriented trade show and business conference where Microsoft elaborates on its hardware plans for Microsoft Windows-compatible PCs.

High-volume issues such as Intel or Microsoft generally have a spread of only $ 0. 01, so the price only needs to move a few pennies for the trader to cover his commission costs and show a profit.

Although Rapidfile was created for the DOS operating system, information is available to show that it can be persuaded to work reasonably well in the DOS box of Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000 and XP, and also under GNU / Linux using the DOSemu emulation software.

In Microsoft PowerPoint, starts the slide show, and moves to the next pane.

The show was created to push sales of the Xbox game created by Microsoft.

The show received was later ported to some videogames, as SEGA Mega Drive 3, with the game built-in, manufactured by Brazilian SEGA's distributor Tectoy, and for Microsoft Windows ( with his original dubbing ).

It is important that the screenshot include the Internet Explorer user interface as well as the screenshot to show that the Microsoft Agent will only appear in Internet Explorer.

The show was originally taped in San Francisco, California at the TechTV studios but later transferred to Los Angeles following the sale of the network by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's Vulcan Ventures to the Comcast owned G4, a gaming oriented network.

Robert then introduces guests for the show at Techno-Babble, providing an overview and insight of a chosen Microsoft technology or topic.

Examples of television online digital promotions: The Sci Fi network for loaded a special recap episode of Battlestar Galactica onto Microsoft ’ s Xbox online gaming service ; this gave the audience additional opportunities to sample content if they may or may not be familiar with the show.

* Masterclass-20 minute weekday show that gave tutorials on how to use features from programs like Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop and Nero Burning ROM.

Its newest major events are the Primetime Emmy Awards ' Governors Ball, Microsoft WPC, Abilities Expo, and frequent TV show and movie filmings.

Bill Gates of Microsoft is commonly show as a graphic of an English policeman from the 19th century

* X ( Xbox show ), an annual trade show hosted by Microsoft to showcase Xbox merchandise

The Code Room is a half-hour long reality game show produced by Microsoft.

Tina, along with Laura Foy, moved on to become part of a new Microsoft Internet show named Channel 10 where they spotlight the latest in gaming and technology and the people that use it.

* Microsoft has announced that it is to make some concessions towards the proposed final settlement of the United States v. Microsoft case, ahead of the judge's verdict.

Microsoft quickly amended their stringently worded license agreement at the judge's behest.

Underlying these disputes were questions over whether Microsoft altered or manipulated its application programming interfaces ( APIs ) to favor Internet Explorer over third party web browsers, Microsoft's conduct in forming restrictive licensing agreements with original equipment manufacturers ( OEMs ), and Microsoft's intent in its course of conduct.

Through its conduct toward Netscape, IBM, Compaq, Intel, and others, Microsoft has

Around 1983, during the development of the first release of Windows, Microsoft had plans to make a Windows version.

However, during the late 1990s and to date, Microsoft has been patching and updating their programs.

A port to Microsoft Windows, WinAllegro, was created, and also during this time, a Unix port of Allegro, XwinAllegro, was created.

CIL was originally known as Microsoft Intermediate Language ( MSIL ) during the beta releases of the. NET languages.

When Microsoft FreeCell became very popular during the 1990s it was not clear which of the 32, 000 deals in the program were solvable.

US District Judge Stanley Sporkin was a vocal opponent of the practice during his review of the settlement resulting from United States v. Microsoft in 1994.

One of the accusations made during the trial was that Microsoft has illegally used early announcements.

Which is why I get particularly furious when people accuse Microsoft of maliciously breaking applications during OS upgrades.

Other explanations include the fact that Microsoft Excel was being offered as part of the Office bundle at marginal rates that were tiny in comparison, as well as several mis-steps during introduction, like the lack of a macro language or undo.

The definition of " killer app " came up during Bill Gates's questioning in the United States v. Microsoft antitrust suit.

* SMARTBOMB: The Quest for Art, Entertainment, and Big Bucks in the Videogame Revolution, a 2005 book about the battle between Sony and Microsoft during the sixth generation of video game consoles

ODBC was originally developed by Microsoft during the early 1990s, and became the basis for the Call Level Interface ( CLI ) standardized by SQL Access Group in the Unix and mainframe world.

On Sunday, April 6, 1997, 20 months after WebTV's founding, and only six weeks after negotiations with Microsoft began, during a scheduled speech at the National Association of Broadcasters conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Craig Mundie announced that Microsoft had acquired WebTV.

The Independent Institute's collection of research does not seem to provide much coverage of intellectual property debates ; its book Winners, Losers and Microsoft approaches the issue of copyright owner monopoly power only indirectly, opining that barriers to entry for a new product can be overcome by offering a discount during an introductory period ; the ability to design software to be compatible with competitors ' products ; potential coordination of customers in switching to a new standard ; etc.

Subsequent to Cowpland's alleged insider sale at $ 8, Corel shares hit a peak of $ 60 / share around November 1999, during the height of the Linux boom when Corel's version of Desktop Linux was seen to be a potential rival to Microsoft Windows.

As a result, Microsoft decided to restructure the studio during the end of the decade.

The Blaster Worm ( also known as Lovsan, Lovesan or MSBlast ) was a computer worm that spread on computers running the Microsoft operating systems: Windows XP and Windows 2000, during August 2003.

* Differences between a Quick format and a regular format during a " clean " installation of Windows XP from Microsoft Help and Support.

The series was released piecemeal over a period of about two years, during which period Microsoft was able to dominate the market with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

The Education Arcade, which began as a collaboration between Microsoft and MIT's Comparative Media Studies program, has used the Aurora toolset combined with custom content to convert the game into a teaching tool, simulating the environment and setting of Colonial America during the American Revolution.

* Microsoft SQL Server 2005 ( code name during development )

As of 2005, the most significant console manufacturers in the industry during the 128-bit era were Sony ( PlayStation 2 ), Nintendo ( Nintendo GameCube ), and Microsoft ( Xbox ).