Microsoft Press
Microsoft Press is the publishing division of Microsoft, producing books related to Microsoft technologies. Its early publications included The Apple Macintosh Book by Cary Lu and Exploring the IBM PCjr Home Computer by Peter Norton, published in 1984 at the West Coast Computer Faire. Over time, the publisher has released books authored by notable figures such as Charles Petzold, Steve McConnell, Mark Russinovich, and Jeffrey Richter.
Microsoft Press
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- 1984
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Microsoft Press is the publishing division of Microsoft, producing books related to Microsoft technologies. Its early publications included The Apple Macintosh Book by Cary Lu and Exploring the IBM PCjr Home Computer by Peter Norton, published in 1984 at the West Coast Computer Faire. Over time, the publisher has released books authored by notable figures such as Charles Petzold, Steve McConnell, Mark Russinovich, and Jeffrey Richter.
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In 2009, a distribution agreement was made with O'Reilly Media, which became the official distributor of Microsoft Press publications. This arrangement changed in 2014 when Pearson assumed distribution responsibilities.
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• Parent — Microsoft • Country — United States • Distribution — Pearson plc • Publications — Books • Topics — Technology
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History and role
Microsoft Press has been involved in the provision of educational materials for developers, IT professionals, and students who are interested in Microsoft technology. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Microsoft Press published a number of books that facilitated the adoption and understanding of Microsoft products such as Windows and Office. These books have been used as reference guides and training materials in the technology sector. In recent years, the publishing environment has changed to focus on digital media and online resources. However, Microsoft Press has continued to publish books in areas such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The shift in the distribution of books to outside publishers such as Pearson is a reflection of the changes that are taking place in the publishing sector. The layoff of Microsoft Press employees in 2016 indicated a shift away from in-house publishing and towards outside authors and publishers.
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