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“Microsoft has had its success by doing low-cost products and constantly improving those products and we've really redefined the IT industry to be something that's about a tool for individuals.” quote by Bill Gates
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“Microsoft has had its success by doing low-cost products and constantly improving those products and we've really redefined the IT industry to be something that's about a tool for individuals.”

Bill Gates

About This Quote

Source Speech: Microsoft Annual Shareholder Meeting, 1995

Microsoft grew by offering affordable, continuously improved tools that turned computing into a personal utility.

In simple terms: Low‑cost, ever‑better tools made tech personal.

Key Takeaway

Focus on affordable, iterative innovation.

Themes

technology business accessibility

Mood

optimistic pragmatic

Type

inspirational business

When to use this quote

  • startup strategy
  • enterprise IT
  • consumer software
  • digital transformation

Key Concepts

product development market disruption democratization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance cost and quality?
  • What tools can you improve for users?
A Different Perspective

May overlook quality for price, limiting premium markets.

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