There was a magical breakthrough when the computer became cheap and we could see that everyone could afford a computer.
Bill GatesAn important re-engineering principle is that companies should focus on their core competence and outsource everything else.
Bill GatesMore and more software would just increase the number of tasks that the computer would help solve.
Bill GatesIn fact, batteries haven't improved over the last 100 years as much as they would need to in order to make that happen. So I'm invested in a lot of battery companies - and there's a lot that exists I'm not in. They're all having a tough time achieving it.
Bill GatesIf geek means you're willing to study things, and if you think science and engineering matter, I plead guilty. If your culture doesn't like geeks, you are in real trouble.
Bill GatesCreative capitalism takes this interest in the fortunes of others and ties it to our interest in our own fortunes in ways that help advance both. This hybrid engine of self-interest and concern for others can serve a much wider circle of people than can be reached by self-interest or caring alone.
Bill Gates