I believe in innovation and that the way you get innovation is you fund research and you learn the basic facts.
Bill GatesMicrosoft Research has a thing called the Sense Cam that, as you walk around, it's taking photos all the time. And the software will filter and find the ones that are interesting without having to think, 'Let's get out the camera and get that shot.' You just have that, and software helps you pick what you want.
Bill GatesIf you have 50 different plug types, appliances wouldn't be available and would be very expensive. But once an electric outlet becomes standardized, many companies can design appliances, and competition ensues, creating variety and better prices for consumers.
Bill GatesMicrosoft has had clear competitors in the past. It's a good thing we have museums to document that.
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