Microsoft is an American technology company headquarted in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft mostly-known products
Windows (operating system), Microsoft Office, Azure cloud, Edge web browser, Xbox (hardware, video game console), Microsoft Surface
History
Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
Microsoft firstly develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. Then, its products were MS-DOS, and lately the Windows operating system.
Relation to Speedy Blupi
Speedy Blupi released in 1998 uses DirectX and Windows API. These two technologies are Windows-only related.
Speedy Blupi released in 2013 runs on the Windows Phone platforms and uses the XNA framework.
Micro$oft
"Micro$oft" is a satirical or critical way of spelling "Microsoft," where the dollar sign ($) is used instead of the "s" to emphasize the company's commercial nature or perceived focus on profit. It's often used by individuals who feel skeptical about Microsoft's practices, pricing, or influence in the tech industry.
This spelling can reflect criticism related to:
- Monetization Practices: Concerns about subscription models, licensing fees, or the cost of products.
- Corporate Behavior: Criticism of business strategies, monopolistic tendencies, or acquisitions.
- Privacy Concerns: Apprehensions about data collection and usage policies.
- General Humor or Satire: Sometimes it's simply a tongue-in-cheek way to refer to a large corporation.