Microsoft wages a constantly evolving war against software pirates. To counter piracy, the company is preparing technological innovations that customers will begin to see in 2000
To prevent CDs from being copied, and software from being installed illegally, Microsoft's Home and Retail Division has licensed the SafeDisc technology from Macrovision
Settling a suit that seemed relatively weak compared to the DoJ's, Microsoft avoids further legal torture. The outcome could mark a turning point in the company's attitude
Bill Gates moves aside to concentrate on technology strategy. Steve Ballmer now has final responsibility for all business decisions
Arguing that it has broken no laws, Microsoft says it was legitimately protecting its intellectual property. In the browser market, Microsoft says it was merely ensuring competition
Once again, quarterly earnings exceeded analyst expectations. Despite all the talk of the 'impending decline of the PC era,' the Microsoft money-making machine proceeds unabated
Compares key financial measurements for the second quarter of fiscal year 1999 through the second quarter of fiscal 2000
Microsoft CFO Gregg Maffei resigned in December to become CEO of a Canadian company that builds and operates high-bandwidth fiber-optic networks