Microserfs Setting & Symbolism

This Study Guide consists of approximately 28 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Microserfs.

Microserfs Setting & Symbolism

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Redmond, Washington

Redmond, Washington, is the location of the Microsoft headquarters. The story starts out in this setting.

Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, California, is where Interiority starts out in Daniel's parents' house. The story ends in this setting after Daniel's mother suffers a stroke.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada, is where the technical conference takes place. The company members learn of Daniel's mother's stroke here and immediately return home.

Microsoft

Microsoft is a software company, primarily, that produces Windows. The company has held the largest market share of desktop operating systems since the early 1990s.

Apple

Apple is a hardware and software company. It is the biggest competitor to Microsoft for desktop market share.

Interiority

Interiority is the company that Michael starts and the rest of the main characters join. The company goes through hard financial times but finally makes good profits.

Oop!

Oop! is the...

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