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The 20 pages that link to Microsoft, each with the reason it gives.

• IBMRelated: IBM’s choice helped Microsoft gain a lasting role in personal-computer software.

• Apple Inc.Compared with: Microsoft competes with Apple in personal computers while taking a more software-and-services-centered approach.

• sRGBRelated: Microsoft co-developed sRGB to support consistent color across computer displays and software.

• Bill GatesBroader topic: Gates co-founded Microsoft and led its growth into a major software company.

• SonyCompared with: Xbox is PlayStation’s major console rival, while Microsoft’s broader business centers on software and cloud services.

• IBM Personal ComputerRelated: Microsoft supplied the operating system and programming language software for the 5150.

• Windows 95Narrower topic: Microsoft designed, marketed, and released Windows 95 as its flagship consumer operating system.

• SeattleRelated: Its nearby headquarters helped make the Seattle metropolitan area a global technology hub.

• Microsoft AzureNarrower topic: Azure is a central part of Microsoft’s cloud business and product ecosystem.

• MS-DOSRelated: Microsoft licensed and developed DOS for IBM and the compatible-computer market.

• Paul AllenRelated: Allen and Gates founded the company in 1975 to develop and sell software.

• Valve CorporationRelated: Newell and Harrington worked at Microsoft before leaving to found Valve.

• Windows 11Narrower topic: Microsoft develops Windows 11 and sets its licensing and support policies.

• Gabe NewellRelated: Newell worked there before leaving to found Valve.

• Steve BallmerNarrower topic: Ballmer spent most of his career at Microsoft and led it through major strategic shifts.

• Windows 7Narrower topic: Microsoft developed and marketed Windows 7 for personal computers.

• Guido van RossumRelated: Van Rossum joined Microsoft in 2020 and worked on Python’s performance and development.

• Melinda French GatesRelated: She worked at Microsoft for nearly a decade before focusing on philanthropy.

• Zhang YimingRelated: Zhang worked at Microsoft early in his career before founding companies.

• Open Database ConnectivityRelated: Microsoft developed ODBC and remains associated with its Windows implementation.