...Microsoft corporation I.history History Main articles: History of Microsoft and History of Microsoft Windows Paul Allen and Bill Gates (respectively) on October 19, 1981 in a sea of PCs after signing a pivotal contract. IBM called Microsoft in July 1980 inquiring about programming languages for its upcoming PC line;[1] after failed negotiations with another company, IBM gave Microsoft a contract to develop the OS for the new line of PCs.[2] Paul Allen and Bill Gates, childhood friends with a passion in computer programming, were seeking to make a successful business utilizing their shared skills. The January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics featured Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems's (MITS) Altair 8800 microcomputer. Allen noticed that they could program a BASIC interpreter for the device; after a call from Gates claiming to have a working interpreter, MITS requested a demonstration. Since they didn't actually have one, Allen worked on a simulator for the Altair while Gates developed the interpreter. Although they developed the interpreter on a simulator and not the actual device, the interpreter worked flawlessly when they demonstrated the interpreter to MITS in Albuquerque, New Mexico in March 1975; MITS agreed to distribute it, marketing it as Altair BASIC.[3] They officially established Microsoft on April 4, 1975, with Gates as the CEO.[4] In August 1977 the company formed an agreement with ASCII Magazine in Japan, resulting in its first international office...
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...RESEARCH PAPER ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS OF MBA Spring 2012 Course Title: Financial Accounting Course No : MBA 505 Date of Submission: 27th April, 2012 Table of Contents No | Descriptive Topic | Page no | 1 | Introduction | 4 | 2 | Objective | 4 | 3 | Overview of The Company | 5 | 4 | The Significant Recent Events | 6 | 5 | Auditors Report | 8 | 6 | Financial Highlights of Each Company | 9 | 7 | Horizontal Analysis | 10-14 | 8 | Trend Analysis | 15-18 | 9 | Vertical Analysis | 19-20 | 10 | Cash Flow Analysis | 21 | 11 | SWOT Analysis | 23 | 12 | Conclusion & Recommendation | 24 | 13 | References | 25 | 14 | Appendix | 26 | 1. Introduction: Microsoft provides software and services that help people communicate, do their work, be entertained, and manage their personal lives. Over the past 30 years, innovative technology has transformed how we access and share information, changed the way of businesses and institutions operate, and made the world smaller by giving us instant access to people and resources everywhere. Microsoft was founded in 1975 and remains a leader in the wave of innovation that has created so much new opportunity, convenience, and value over the past three decades. Financial statement analysis is an analysis that highlights the important relationship in the financial statements. Financial statement analysis...
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...across and solidifying my tone. In all these aspects, I made an ample amount of progress. The writing piece in which I worked the hardest was my process analysis essay. I did a lot of research for that piece (and even attempted to join the FBI myself), wrote it out on paper then took out everything I did not like, wrote in on Microsoft word and made sure that it was truly as sarcastic and funny as I hoped it to be. I spent a lot of time on this simply because I was interested in the subject and I had an idea of what I wanted to say, how I wanted it to be perceived and how I wanted to say it. It was fun for me to essentially mold my piece out of a rough mind sketch. This writing portfolio holds some of my strongest pieces of writing because I consciously tried to apply many of the things I have learned. My nonfiction book analysis did not go as well as I had hoped it to go because I easily got sidetracked due to the fact that there was a lot of themes in my book that I wanted to cover and instead of condensing my ideas I jumped all over the place and ended up writing a semi-strong paper on a theme that was not my favorite. I had a lot to talk about but I had difficulty transferring it from my brain to a well-written paper. Aside from the minor hiccups that occurred towards the end of this semester (due to me being unable to handle my workload from other classes), I did a great job turning my work in on time. Each draft I produced saw a lot of improvement and polishing. On my Kelley...
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...My Writing experience: The Good The Bad and The Ugly I can recall a time when I had to write a paper for English Composition I. I was attending Ivy Tech Community College at that time. The professor asked the class to write a paper about our major, my major was Early Childhood Education. This experience I had at Ivy Tech was not my first when it came to writing a formal essay, but it was just as nerve wrecking as the first time. When I began writing formal essay papers, in high school, it was not easy for me. In the first part of this essay, I review my experience with writing in my childhood, then I will be talking about my terrifying writing experience in high school, and finally the years that have passed since I have not written any formal essays. In the second part of the paper, I describe my experience with Microsoft word, my experience with using MLA formatting style, and my experience using documentation in research papers. In my childhood, I have been state to state and attended...
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...Save the environment Many people who use computers whether it's for their home or business are moving toward a "paperless" office. Individuals are becoming overwhelmed by scraps of paper, and unorganized file folders, we are simply looking for ways to reduce clutter. Many organizations and institutions have at least made a partial move to a paperless office. They are doing so by; using scanners instead of copying machines, sending electronic faxes instead of paper faxes, and storing information electronically instead of in filing cabinets. It would be a myth if most people believed it was possible to go completely "paperless". Technology is available now to make a paperless office a reality, but it will require a cultural change and a change in work habits to be fully realized. There are numerous obstacles and attitudes which needs to change, prior to your home office or business can go green. One major obstacle is ensuring that your files are properly backed up. In the past, we would typically make a photocopy of a document and place it in a folder so that it can be easily retrieved from a filing cabinet. Now, many businesses have developed an electronic filing system utilizing software such as Microsoft Word, or even customized programs for storing documents. Unfortunately, those files can't just be created; they are required to be backed up as well. There are numerous solutions on the market which can assist individuals and corporations to safely backup...
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...read a lot of books, magazines and papers; how hard could it be? It wasn’t long before I had a real eye opening experience trying to write my first real formal paper. Writing has never been easy for me so when I started writing formal papers in college it was one of the more difficult assignments for me. In the first part of this essay, I will review my first experience in writing a formal college paper, how the Professor encouraged me to actually finish the paper, then in the second part of my paper I will describe my experiences with research and MLA formatting style. I will never forget my first college English Composition class. When I walked into the class it looked like any other classroom. People were sitting in what I was sure was their comfort spots in the classroom, some in front, some in back. I, of course, chose a middle seat. I pulled out the books and papers I needed for the class and sat quietly. When the Professor started the class we all signed in and of course, we had to write an introduction of ourselves to him. That seemed easy enough. I wrote it out and handed it in and was passed back a syllabus. The final draft of our first paper wasn’t even due for four weeks. At that time I never imagined I would need that full four weeks for one paper. My first paper was to be on a topic in which I could interject my own opinion and provide backup for my opinion much like I would use in a debate. He called it an argumentative paper. My thoughts at this point were still...
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...Computer Information Paper Computer information can be input in several different manners. Data may be input through a keyboard which is a device that allows the user to type the information directly into the computer. The keyboard is the most common and most utilized input device. An example of when the keyboard would be the best input device is printed questionnaires. Answering a questionnaire or conducting a telephone survey could be accomplished quickly and easily by simply typing the necessary information into the computer. Bank Checks are best entered by utilizing scanning technology similar to barcode scanners which are used on retail tags. A scanner reads the bar code and enters the information which the bar code represents. This method eliminates human error and insures the information is entered correctly. If it is necessary to input a long document, an optical scanner is the best choice. The optical scanner scans the entire document, page by page, and sends the document to a file folder for storage on a computer or storage device or to a printer if a printed copy is necessary. This method is fast so it only takes a few seconds to scan a long document into a computer file. Convenience and ease of use is important in for output devices. Hand held computers output information through visual output to video monitor or screen. Photographs are best input utilizing files such as JPEG and a scanner. Resumes and memorandums may best be output to a printer of email...
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...liabilities. This confused the owner, who argued: My equity is my major asset and so should be shown as an asset on the balance sheet. How would you explain this misunderstanding to the owner? 2. The accountant goes on to explain that the the balance sheet shows how much a business is worth. Do you agree with this statement? Discuss. CASE 2 3.0 Valuing Brands as part of intangible product in the Balance Sheet. Millward Brown Optimor, part of WPP marketing services group, recently produced a report which ranked and valued the top ten world ranking brands for 2007 as follows: Ranking Brand Value ($M) 1 Google 66,434 2 GE (General Electric) 61,880 3 Microsoft 54,951 4 Coca-cola 44,134 5 China Mobile 41,214 6 Marlboro 39,166 7 Wal-Mart 36,880 8 Citi 33,706 9 IBM 33,572 10 Toyota 33,427 We can see that the valuations placed on the brands are remarkable; they show how much of a company’s value can b tied up in brand equity. Discuss your observation here. Clue – An intangible assets that lack clarity in identity and cost of acquisition and the issue of measurability. CASE 3 4.0 COMPREHENSIVE CASE STUDY . (Financial – Jan to 31 Dec 2014) Mary set up the printing shop business on...
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...How to write a great research paper Simon Peyton Jones Microsoft Research, Cambridge Why bother? Fallacy we write papers and give talks mainly to impress others, gain recognition, and get promoted Good papers and talks are a fundamental part of research excellence Papers communicate ideas Your goal: to infect the mind of your reader with your idea, like a virus Papers are far more durable than programs (think Mozart) The greatest ideas are (literally) worthless if you keep them to yourself Writing papers: model 1 Idea Do research W rite paper Writing papers: model 2 Idea Do research W rite paper Idea W rite paper Do research Forces us to be clear, focused Crystallises what we don’t understand Opens the way to dialogue with others: reality check, critique, and collaboration Do not be intimidated Fallacy You need to have a fantastic idea before you can write a paper or give a talk. (Everyone else seems to.) Write a paper, and give a talk, about any idea, no matter how weedy and insignificant it may seem to you Do not be intimidated Write a paper, and give a talk, about any idea, no matter how insignificant it may seem to you Writing the paper is how you develop the idea in the first place It usually turns out to be more interesting and challenging that it seemed at first The purpose of your paper The purpose of your paper is... To convey your idea ...from your head to your reader’s...
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...employment, product and services, publicity and sales. Retail paper and plastic bags are common packaging tools in the market but due to environmental issues and the public’s awareness more people are decided to use retail paper bag instead of plastic. Paper bags are used for many things, to put up lunches for kids, to bring in the groceries, to take out the trash, to hold the things and help us stay organized. Many markets have switched from plastic bags to paper bags. Paper bags are less expensive. Cost Effectiveness is one of the reasons why they prefer paper bag other than plastic bag. Many vendors and consumers have complained about using plastic bags to put their goods. Some market and grocery stores now give a choice between paper bags or plastic bags. Some Smart shoppers choose to use paper bags instead of plastic assuming that it is an environmentally friendly and better alternative. Paper Bags are usually made up of plant fibers substance from fibrous cellulose materials as rags, woods, or barks. Paper bags were invented in the 1850’s. Paper bags are recyclable. Well known grocery stores, supermarkets, fast food chain, establishment and markets uses brown paper bags to hold their items since there are laws that are implemented to ban the usage of plastic bags in some provinces and cities in the Philippines. Paper bags can easily be disposed and not a harmful thing in the environment...
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...MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIGITAL SYSTEMS Operator's Manual for Copying Functions Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Preface Thank you for purchasing the TOSHIBA multifunctional digital systems. We have provided you with this manual for the operation of this equipment. This operator’s manual describes the following: How to use this equipment How to inspect and carry out maintenance on this equipment How to remedy mechanical and copying problems Be sure to read this manual before using this equipment. Keep this manual handy and retain it for future reference. Preface Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1 Notice to Users After a suitable place has been selected for the installation of the e-STUDIO195/225/245, please do not change it. Avoid excessive heat, dust, vibration and direct sunlight. Also, provide proper ventilation as the copier emits a small amount of ozone. The unit is classified as Class 1 Laser Product according to IEC60825-1:1993, IEC60825-1:2007 including amendments. The unit uses laser diode of output Max. 5 mW, wave length 785 nm, continuous pulse. Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be...
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...In contrast, Microsoft is widely centered in the software support for businesses worldwide. In addition, Microsoft has successfully launched other products and services such as their search engine Bing, mobile phone, and Windows Phone software support, and social media- Skype. Google focuses on innovation practices, most recently, the addition of “Search plus your world” that will enable users to integrate their Google+ account and find friends in their social network. (Google Annual Report 2011) Google is also focusing on innovating practices to enlarge its dormant market share and incorporate “semantic search” a better way to match queries through word association, helping the site better understand the users query. Google also launched Google+ a social network comparative to Facebook. Finally, the Company recently acquired Android under its “Google Mobile”, a base of its mobile operating system. Currently the Android growth has been “impressive. Over 250 Million Android devices have been activated globally” (Google Annual Report 2012) By Contrast, Microsoft has continued to diversify its products for businesses to increase their efficiency and productivity including Windows 7, Office 2010 and Sharepoint. (Microsoft Annual Report 2011) Microsoft also recently launched “Office 365”, a subscription based offering of their cloud services and “Kinect” that increased the gaming features and Xbox 360. To stay in competition with Google, Microsoft launched “Bing” as their search...
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...writing. In fact, the three universities that I have attended in the past have all required me to use the APA style of writing. As I recall my high school years, the APA style of writing also seemed to be a favorite amongst my high school teachers. They all required that term papers be written in APA style as well. This type of writing actually does not differ much from the ones included in the text reading. The text mentioned the APA style of writing several times. In my opinion, it appears to be the most popular style of writing, especially amongst college students. Based on the results of the quizzes, my grammar skills were actually a little better than average. I actually had expected to do better, but I guess my grammar skills are not as good as I thought they were. In any event I feel very confident when it comes to spelling, as I have always been a great speller. Even in grade school, I was a good speller. I learned at a very young age to challenge myself when it comes to spelling. Challenging my-self in that area really paid off as I became older, as I’ve never had a problem with spelling. However, I feel that I need more help with run on sentences and with thought patterns. Though I proof read my paper several times, it’s hard for me to see that I have several run on sentences until after I get my grade back. In general, I feel that my writing is just mediocre. However, I also believe that when it comes to writing, I am my own worst critic. Reason being, I am never...
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...computer and communications equipment (owned by MIS) magnetic media (owned by Manager) power supplies and plant, such as air-conditioning units (owned by MIS) Software assets (owned by MIS) • • • • application software system software development tools utilities Information assets (owned by Manager or MIS) ‘Information’ means information held by the Company on its own behalf and that entrusted to it by others. The following are examples of the media which may contain or comprise information assets. • • • • • • • • • • databases and data files system documentation user manuals training material operational or support procedures continuity plans and fallback arrangements back-up media on-line magnetic media off-line magnetic media paper Services • • computing and communications services (owned by MIS) heating, lighting and power (owned by Manager or Building Services Manager) 1 17/01/03 First•Base Technologies Town Hall Chambers High Street Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex BN43 5DD UK Tel: +44 (01273 454 525 Fax: +44 (0)1273 454 526 info@firstbase.co.uk Guidance on Information Classification Categories for classifying document security Category 1 : Routine (non-confidential) documents Description: All documents of a routine nature. Effects of disclosure: No measurable damage to the company or a department. Examples: Normal memos, routine reports, circulars. Estimated occurrence of this classification: More than 80% of all documents would be within this class...
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