The release date is critical because it gives Microsoft a six month head start over the projected launches of Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Revolution.

Virginia gives you a quick date to push you into court,

This is an important release of the Windows server, but to Microsoft, it's just one piece of the puzzle. We need hardware partners, ISVs, solution providers and system integrators that allow you to build systems that run your businesses.

We started working on this exhibit long before they had a release date -- before they started shooting the movie, even.

What started off to be a six-month stay was shortened to a two-month stay.

I know Wal-Mart will have a six-month honeymoon where all the traffic will go their way and it will be tough for us. But I think it will benefit us in the long run with more traffic through our doors.