April 1, 1996
Microsoft Announces Win32 Driver Model…

With the Win32 Driver Model, a single device driver can be written for both operating systems, making it faster and easier for hardware developers to create higher-quality drivers and innovative hardware at lower cost.

March 25, 1996
MSN Hits 1 Million-Member Mark

Microsoft Corp. announced that MSN, The Microsoft Network, has enrolled more than 1 million members in its first seven months of service, making MSN the fastest-starting Internet online service in history.

March 21, 1996
Microsoft Launches Anti-Piracy Campaign in the Northeast

Microsoft Corporation announced that the company has launched an anti-piracy initiative in New York and New Jersey aimed at curbing illegal distribution of Microsoft system software, including MS DOS and the Microsoft Windows family.