The company has long dominated the market for personal computer software used by professionals like engineers and architects in their design work.
Big Blue is notorious within the industry for its weak record selling personal computer software.
Artificial intelligence technology has already begun to make its way into personal computer software.
At issue is Microsoft's power over the market for personal computer software.
The company, which is the leading maker of personal computer software, reported its financial results after the markets' close.
For personal computer software, Japan has many of its own suppliers.
Revenues for Microsoft, the largest producer of personal computer software, rose 29.9 percent, to $1.24 billion.
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This put the program in the major leagues of personal computer software.
In addition to its web site, the company also produces personal computer software and several popular books.