Since its founding in 1975, the Microsoft Corp. mission has been to create software for the personal computer that empowers and enriches people in the workplace, at school and at home. As an international company with offices in more than 50 countries, Microsoft develops products that meet the needs of consumers and organizations worldwide. Its long-term investment strategy in developing markets and close working relationships with developers helped Microsoft provide leading products for the global marketplace. Microsoft employed nearly 35,000 people. Corporate headquarters: One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 Telephone: (425) 882-80