Updated: July 11, 2020 (October 23, 2000)

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Revenues by Product Line

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Rob Helm

As managing vice president, Rob Helm covers Microsoft collaboration and content management. His 25-plus years of experience analyzing Microsoft’s technology... more

Microsoft has begun reporting revenues in six major product categories.

Desktop Applications. Office, Project, Visio, and Client Access Licenses for Windows NT Server/2000, Exchange, and BackOffice.

Desktop Platforms. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT Workstation, Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows 98, and other desktop operating systems.

Enterprise Software and Services. Windows NT Server and Windows 2000 Server operating systems; SQL Server and Client Access Licenses; Exchange Server; developer tools; consulting services; product support services; and training and certification.

Consumer Software, Services, and Devices. MSN Internet access, MSN network services, WebTV Internet access and services, gaming, learning and productivity software, mobile and wireless devices, and embedded systems.

Consumer Commerce Investments. Expedia, Inc., the HomeAdvisor online real estate service, and the CarPoint online automotive service.

Other. Microsoft Press, keyboards, and mouse products.

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