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The Importance of the Microsoft Community at Microsoft 50th Anniversary

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Apr 09, 2025

Celebrating Half a Century of Innovation and Collaboration

As Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is a wonderful moment to reflect on the pivotal role that the Microsoft Community has played in its success every year along the way. From the early d...
1978: Microsoft’s founding employees gather to take a portrait before the company moved from Albuquerque to Redmond, WA. Front row (left to right): Bill Gates, Andrea Lewis, Marla Wood, and Paul Allen. Middle row: Bob O’Rear, Bob Greenberg, Marc McDonald, and Gordon Letwin. Back row: Steve Wood, Bob Wallace, and Jim Lane. Not pictured is Miriam Lubow. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Guedesou
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Nov 06, 2025

This is a truly insightful and inspiring read! Celebrating 50 years is an incredible milestone, and this article beautifully highlights the essential truth: the Microsoft Community has always been the heart and soul of the company's success. From the pioneering days of MS-DOS to the collaborative spirit of the MVPs and the energy of platforms like CommunityDays.org, it's clear that the 'People First' strategy is what drives innovation. Here's to the next 50 years of collaboration, learning, and making a difference together! #CommunityLuv