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“We hope to be a leader in the convergence of consumer electronics and communications.”
“Companies that are closest to the customers are the ones who are going to lead the industry.”
“We think the right categorization for digital devices is something you hold in your hand, a mobile-type product, and something you sit two feet away from.”
“I didn't have the patience to wait to take a degree before starting work, because I wanted to run my own business.”
“The complexity increases exponentially when you try and combine two companies that both need to be restructured in their own right.”
“Don't get me wrong; we have a great relationship with Intel going back over many, many years. But we're not a wholly-owned subsidiary. We can do our own thing.”
“I don't see anybody pointing to desktop PCs as being a hot Christmas item.”
“If Dell's going to be a fast follower, then we'll continue to innovate.”
“There are hundreds of competitors in the direct marketing of computers. We have been very successful because of quality, price, service and the way we treat the customer.”
“Anything that helps consumers get more for their money is fine by us.”
“Both Gateway and I are products of Sioux City.”
“It's not a matter of being first, it's being there at the right time, being first in volume to market, and knowing what trends to stay away from.”
“I kind of became apolitical.”
“I've used soap dishes as ashtrays in the best hotels in the world.”
“We never put any limitations on what Gateway could be. We had big dreams, big goals.”
“People confuse me with Gateway.”
“The Internet is the number one reason people buy PCs, and the number one use of PCs is on the Internet from our customer base.”
“I love Gateway, and I'm going to do everything in my power to make sure the company can grow and prosper in this challenging environment.”
“We have to have a successful box business if we are going to go beyond the box.”
“Who is my biggest competitor? AOL, Microsoft, and AT&TAtHome.”