Hit products like Windows and the Xbox became household... Microsoft turns 50: A look back at everything from the Altair to the Zune It all started with two kids who shared a geeky hobby.

In its 50-year history, Microsoft has made some pretty memorable gadgets and here are some of the most iconic ones out there.

The nine Microsoft products below launched to great fanfare, with buy-in from major partners, with billions spent on research ...

Its iPod and iPhone were the superstars of the mobile technology world. Microsoft's attempts to compete — like the Zune, its 2006 ill-fated answer to the iPod — didn't pan out. Likewise, the Windows ...

Its iPod and iPhone were the superstars of the mobile technology world. Microsoft's attempts to compete — like the Zune, its 2006 ill-fated answer to the iPod — didn't pan out. Likewise ...