I think it makes sense to believe in God, but exactly what decision in your life you make differently because of it, I don't know.

Just in terms of allocation of time resources, religion is not very efficient. There's a lot more I could be doing on a Sunday morning.

[We in Microsoft] are not the only software company but we are a great software company doing some unique work.

People should just buy a CD and rip it. You are legal then.

I reboot [my Windows PC] every night.

Teams should be able to act with the same unity of purpose and focus as a well motivated individual.

I try to make time for reading each night. In addition to the usual newspapers and magazines, I make it a priority to read at least one newsweekly from cover to cover. If I were to read what intrigues me- say, the science and business sections - then I would finish the magazine the same person I was when I started. So I read it all.