PART 1: THE TECHNOLOGY

	Bill Gates' view of the future The software giant's chairman is counting on new products, new markets and new ways of doing business for a company facing new realities. · Q&A session with Bill Gates · Milestones in Microsoft's first 28 years

PART 2: THE MANAGER

	CEO wants to broaden reach, burnish reputation Microsoft had been caught in a midlife crisis of sorts when Steve Ballmer took the helm in 2000. He used it as an opportunity to streamline management, update company culture, refresh Microsoft's reputation and hone its strategy. · Q&A session with Steve Ballmer · Selling more, but profits leveling · Steve Ballmer's ascension · Ballmer's lieutenants

PART 3: THE ECONOMY

	Company sparks region's growth Microsoft continues to have an outsized effect on the region rivaling — and in some ways surpassing — that of Boeing. · Microsoft's economic development · The twin titans: Microsoft and Boeing · Software jobs still growing, paying well · Microsoft stock-option activity