Windows is probably the most important product in the entire PC industry. Everything we do in terms of supporting touch, new hardware, accessibility has incredible impact.

The quality of research in the U.S. is absolutely the best.

In the decade ahead I can predict that we will provide over twice the productivity improvement that we provided in the '90s.

I don't think you're as capable of handling lack of sleep or whatever challenges you throw at your body as you get older. However, I never missed a day of work.

Only a few businesses will succeed by having the lowest price, so most will need a strategy that includes customer services.

Bill Gates' Success Factors for Microsoft 1. Long-term Approach 2. Passion for Products and Technology 3. Teamwork 4. Results 5. Customer Feedback 6. Individual Excellence

I read an hour almost every night. It's part of falling asleep.