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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.

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

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

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

• 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.

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

• 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.