Certainly, in the short term, there will be some opportunity.

There is huge potential for this kind of technology in Africa, ... It's new, but it's extremely appropriate because there are no copper-wire phone lines in much of Africa, and half the people there have never touched a phone - and never will. People are already contacting us about getting into the systems that are going up, but the question is the rate to do it so it remains sustainable.

We have a great relationship with the independent labels, ... We probably know indies that other digital retailers have never heard of. Some of the tactics used by new entrants into music retailing, and particularly iTunes, have been a little bit aggressive and arrogant.

One of the wonderful things about music is the way it spans all generations to bring fans together, whatever their age and background.

My Generation is, without doubt, and all-time classic... I can't think of a better iconic anthem for HMV's new download service as it reaches out to existing fans and a new generation of music buyers alike.

You can't trial vaccines without a very quick way of getting back to the people [who] are working on the drugs, ... If you have Internet connectivity, you can send images, slides and descriptions of results immediately, and that can only really be done over the Internet.

The hotels have generously kicked in.