Month: January 1996

January 31, 1996

Microsoft Corp. announced the immediate availability of Service Pack 1 for Microsoft SNA Server version 2.11, a free maintenance upgrade to the industry-leading SNA gateway product that runs on Microsoft Windows NT Server.

January 30, 1996

Microsoft Corp. is collaborating with Gestalt Systems Inc. to create training classes for Web authoring using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 2.0.

January 30, 1996

Bill Gates, chairman and chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., dedicated the Gates Computer Science Building at Stanford, for which he provided the lead gift of $6 million in 1992.

January 30, 1996

Microsoft Corp. announced that leading manufacturers are now shipping voice modems and complete PC systems that provide innovative computer-telephony applications based on Microsoft Phone.

January 30, 1996

Microsoft Corp. announced that 10 more banks have arranged to offer online banking with Microsoft Money for the
Windows 95 operating system, the personal-finance software that has garnered praise from industry writers and end users alike.

January 29, 1996

Microsoft Corp. and industry-leading training and temporary-service organizations announced new programs to help ensure a smooth transition for WordPerfect users moving to Microsoft Word.

January 29, 1996

Microsoft Corp.announced the availability of five Microsoft Access for the Windows 95 operating system Ready-to-Run databases that customers can download at no charge from the Microsoft home page.

January 29, 1996

Alliance to jointly develop and market a variety of Internet and network services

January 23, 1996

Web Site Extends World’s Most-Watched TV Show From Three-Hour Program to Six-Week Event; Made Richer by Microsoft’s Web Server, Web Browser, Cinemania Online and MSN

January 23, 1996

Microsoft Corp. announced that its new product-support facility in Tucson, Ariz., has begun taking calls from customers who need technical assistance.