This is a big deal. It's a fairly natural partnership; it shouldn't surprise people, ... We're working on bringing this network-is-the-computer, Net services environment.

Microsoft is now talking about the digital nervous system... I guess I would be nervous if my system was built on their technology too.

The best decision is the right decision. The next best decision is the wrong decision. The worst decision is no decision.

When computers (people) are networked, their power multiplies geometrically. Not only can people share all that information inside their machines, but they can reach out and instantly tap the power of other machines (people), essentially making the entire network their computer.

Who cares who's captain after the wings have fallen off.

Every time you turn on your new car, you're turning on 20 microprocessors. Every time you use an ATM, you're using a computer. Every time I use a settop box or game machine, I'm using a computer. The only computer you don't know how to work is your Microsoft computer, right?

Get the best people and train them well.