Bill Gates

Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don't think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without the talking about the other.

As we look ahead into the next century leaders will be those who empower others.

If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1 000 MPG.

The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don't really even notice it, so it's part of everyday life.

There's no magic line between an application and an operating system that some bureaucrat in Washington should draw.

When you want to do your homework, fill out your tax return, or see all the choices for a trip you want to take, you need a full-size screen.

I have an excellent memory, a most excellent memory.

I read a lot of obscure books and it is nice to open a book.

Climate change is a terrible problem and it absolutely needs to be solved. It deserves to be a huge priority.

Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.

It's really kind of cool to have solar panels on your roof.

If you can't make it good at least make it look good.

Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.

Me and my dad are the biggest promoters of an estate tax in the US. It's not a popular position.

Rich countries can afford to overpay for things.

Like almost everyone who uses e-mail I receive a ton of spam every day. Much of it offers to help me get out of debt or get rich quick. It would be funny if it weren't so exciting.

I'm a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has profound effects in terms of how people can learn from each other and how they can achieve the kind of freedoms that they're interested in.

Well I don't think there's any need for people to focus on my career.

People always fear change. People feared electricity when it was invented didn't they? People feared coal they feared gas-powered engines... There will always be ignorance and ignorance leads to fear. But with time people will come to accept their silicon masters.

DOS is ugly and interferes with users' experience.