Really advanced civilization is based on advances in energy.

I think of myself as a global citizen.

At every juncture, advanced tools have been the key to a new wave of applications, and each wave of applications has been key to driving computing to the next level.

Microsoft has had its success by doing low-cost products and constantly improving those products and we've really redefined the IT industry to be something that's about a tool for individuals.

I see little commercial potential for the Internet for at least ten years.

Well the Global Fund, because of how well it's worked on not only AIDS, but also malaria and tuberculosis, I'd say it's well accepted. I mean, it's not politically controversial that this is a great humanitarian effort. But budgets are very very tight.

It's an experiment, and it's probably good to have a couple states try it out to see before you make that national policy.