Developers have really always been Microsoft's core customer segment. The applications come from developers; they're the innovation engine for the industry. I can't overstate the importance of developers.

The most important thing for Windows is being compelling to developers. Developers are the linchpin for the success of Windows.

There's no such thing as a large software project that's perfect.

Expression does a lot to let developers and designers work effectively together. I grew up as a developer, and I don't have any particular design skills.

That will be helpful for the division. Eric deeply understands developers and what they want and need.