Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'microsoft'

Microsoft is a multinational technology corporation founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen that revolutionized personal computing with its operating systems and software. The company's Windows operating system, Office suite, and later diversification into hardware, cloud computing, and gaming have made it one of the most influential tech companies in history. In alternate history scenarios, Microsoft's development or absence often serves as a pivotal point for exploring different technological trajectories and digital revolutions.

What If IBM Remained The Dominant Tech Company?

Exploring the alternate timeline where IBM maintained its technological supremacy through the PC revolution and beyond, reshaping the entire landscape of computing, business, and digital innovation.

What If Microsoft Lost The OS Wars?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Microsoft failed to dominate the personal computer operating system market, radically transforming the development of computing, software ecosystems, and the digital economy.

What If Microsoft Was Broken Up in The 1990s?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the landmark United States v. Microsoft antitrust case resulted in the tech giant being split into separate companies, fundamentally altering the development of the digital age.

What If Minecraft Was Never Created?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Markus Persson never developed Minecraft, altering the trajectory of indie game development, digital creativity, and gaming culture in the 21st century.

What If Nintendo Never Entered The Video Game Market?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Nintendo remained a playing card and toy company, fundamentally altering the development and cultural impact of the global video game industry.

What If PlayStation Never Succeeded?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Sony's PlayStation failed to capture the video game market, dramatically altering the landscape of gaming, entertainment technology, and digital media.