I was telling the truth. I feel like we got that point across.

I think they should separate Microsoft's application group from its operating system group.

We also provide a lot of services with our consulting group that allow people to take maximum advantage of the Net economy. Those all seem to resonate with customers and are providing a good strong base going forward.

I've tended to work at fast-growing companies that improve the way business gets done.

If you want to work on the core problem, it's early school literacy.

I don't believe in government regulation of the software industry.

There are no pat answers - we're pushing through some new frontiers, and lessons of the past don't always apply.