Only one thing really lasted from this logo: Microsoft shifted to one word and one line of text. The edgy Microsoft wordmark logo that lasted all of two years took on a much more intense approach that was reminiscent of arcade games, hardcore music and sci-fi movies. When Microsoft entered the next decade, they swapped out the soft-souled disco logotype for a logo that rocks. Hello, 1980s, you can take your eyeliner and thrash metal bands back. Bill Gates became the world’s youngest billionaire at the age of 31 in 1987, just one year after the company went public. While Apple is better known for its branding, Microsoft has been right there offering more compatible systems, cutting-edge features and cheaper price tags. Microsoft was the third company to ever hit a trillion dollars in market capitalization-trailing just behind Apple and Amazon. Apple holds a slightly larger market share with $2.17 trillion and $274 billion in annual revenue. It has grown to become a behemoth with the second-largest tech market share of $1.6 trillion and annual revenue of $143 billion. Microsoft now encompasses many other brands, including Linkedin, Skype, GitHub and Xbox. This iconic American company has since been a leader in the tech industry. Microsoft released Altair BASIC and the MITS Altair 8800 pre-assembled computer kit. Founded in 1975-a whole year before Apple-Bill Gates and Paul Allen started working on their own computer software. From the very start of the computer era, Microsoft was right there.
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