There is a relaxed, nonhierarchical atmosphere as the seven young managers of the "WebDVD" group, all in the standard winteruniform of khakis and flannel shirts, gather in a windowless conference room near Gates' office.
But while the winter months are dark, treacherous and shrouded in a white uniform of snow, summer brings with it the chance to see this part of the world in all its green grassy goodness.