Press Releases

February 27, 1996

Microsoft Corp. announced several new and enhanced services, including preventive support options for mission-critical information technology (IT) systems maintenance, new consultative migration and planning services, and a single contract for all Microsoft direct services worldwide.

February 27, 1996

Forty Industry Leaders Including Hewlett-Packard, Macromedia and Oracle Support Solution Based on Industry-Standard TrueType Technology

February 26, 1996

Jonathan D. Lazarus, vice president of strategic relations at Microsoft Corp., has decided to retire from his position, effective June 30, 1996.

February 26, 1996

Enable Channel Partners to Profit From Fastest-Growing Market Opportunities, Including Internet, Messaging, 32-Bit Desktops and Host Systems Connectivity

February 19, 1996

Bill Gates to Unveil Microsoft’s Internet Development Strategy

February 19, 1996

New Standard Edition of High-End Development Tool Is Microsoft’s Response To Demands of Academia and Novice Developers

February 15, 1996

Is Politics As Usual Killing Our Democracy?” is the premiere topic of “ENCARTA ON THE RECORD,” the new Internet interview show and cyber forum hosted by award-winning journalist Linda Ellerbee.

February 15, 1996

New Microsoft CD-ROM Gives Schools Free License to Essential Software and Tools — Including a Special Release of Windows NT — to Explore and Publish on the Internet Participating Schools Are Eligible for Technology Grants Totaling $100,000

February 15, 1996

Microsoft has licensed the Windows and Macintosh versions of ForeFront’s leading, off-line browsing technology for inclusion in a set of Microsoft products and tools for exploring and publishing on the Internet that will be available at no cost to K-12 schools.

February 14, 1996

Internet Assistant Version 2.0 for Microsoft Word for Windows 95 Now Available