What Gates is buzzing about

With just about a year and half left to go in his role as CEO, Microsoft's head honcho Bill Gates is still excited about what his company is planning to develop. At the CES show in Vegas this week, Gates outlined a new product direction using the Web as a delivery channel, as well as the continuing evolution of the set-top box alternative and Microsoft's aim to delve deeper into the gaming revolution. He also hints that his company could make further forays into hardware products and is clearly proud of the impact Microsoft has had on non-PC device making.

For more on Gates' insight:
- read the Q&A at InfoWorld