http://blog.modernmechanix.com/first-consumer-electronics-show/
1981 – After six years as a company, Microsoft incorporated in the state of Washington.
http://www.microsoft.com/investor/InvestorServices/FAQ/default.aspx
1998 – Microsoft released Windows 98 with less hype than Windows 95, but more consumer focus.
http://money.cnn.com/1998/06/25/technology/win98_pkg/
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