Someone has to be there to guard the gates to make sure we do things right and to defend the company.

Sid and I have had a succession plan in place for the last five years. It?s not something decided a week ago or over dinner. It was a plan we all felt comfortable with. If someone can learn the easier way rather than the hard way, the whole company will benefit.

Bryan?s people skills have really, really improved. He?s got a lot of charm and he?s made some very good friends, influential friends and those people help grow you also.

Normally, it?s not healthy when a father tutors their own adult children. Sid?s sons all called me Uncle Dick. It?s easier to take something from an uncle than parents. On that basis, there was immediate trust because he knew there was no hidden agenda. He was a significant owner of the company and never felt threatened.

Not one of them mentioned any of it, ... They're all very thankful where they find themselves right now.

Microsoft is right to appeal this ruling, ... The government's case stands on the shifting sands of a rapidly changing marketplace. Their premise is quickly becoming antiquated. Dwelling on the past only prevents the development of new technologies that bring benefit to consumers.