The Expansion of Microsoft

Microsoft continues to produce a high quality product with new innovations and advancements even without the constant fear of a major competitor for its Windows operating system, but Microsoft seems to base much of their technology on gaining new market share in other areas. Windows XP is another improvement in the series of installments that make up the Windows family of operating systems for computers. Some technological advancements actually have a strategic effect by limiting …

…less bugs and easier, more intuitive operation. Windows XP could be much more than it is, but with the lack of competition in the operating system market, Microsoft has shifted their focus from product improvement to co product integration. References http://www.census.gov/ipc/prod/ib-9701.pdf Accessed 30 Sept. 2003 www.microsoft.com; Accessed 18 Dec 2003 http://news.com.com/2100-1001-268827.html; Accessed 18 Dec 2003 http://news.com.com/news/0-1003-200-6176378.html; Accessed 18 Dec 2003