Reborn American Tycoon

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　Watching the goods change floppy disks one by one, William White was speechless.

　"Tom, they never thought about replacing this thing with a CD?"

　"Boss, the price of CDROM remains high, and it is not yet ready for popularization."

　"Tsk tsk, yes, by the way, have you researched that computer sound card?"

　"We have seen the things of Creative, and the cost is indeed lower than ours. As for the sound effect, it is not at the same level at all."

　"Well, Tom, you go there in person, first, the best is a wholly-owned acquisition, and second, regardless of success or failure, all our sound cards are OEMs, and these things can be placed on Baodao, as well as those graphics accelerator cards. "

　"Okay, boss, what is your plan?"

　"After so many years of technology accumulation, it's time to explode. We need to reduce the configuration appropriately, and we need to face compatible machine manufacturers."

　"Tom, the CDROM is no longer that ridiculous cup holder, and, this 3.0 system, is there a CD player?"

　"No, I have seen it before, and it is similar to their beta version, without essential improvement."

　"Tsk, this is really true. Consider the player I wrote as a gift. It's a beta version. If you buy an office suit, you will get one for free."

　"Okay, boss."

　Tom left, and the boss said that he would be busy for at least a week.The most troublesome thing is that the office suits have already been shipped. If you don't hurry up, there will be delays.

　The only thing he couldn't understand was why the player software didn't charge money?Even if it's $9.9.

　Naturally, Tom didn't know that today's personal PC will usher in an era of rapid growth.

　Besides, he wrote a piece of software purely for fun.He is very clear that the version of Windows 3.1 will have this player.What he is doing now is completely adding to Bill Gates.

　William White doesn't mind tearing faces off with him if the guy is sloppy.

　The operating system is the operating system, and you can add content casually, of course it is not allowed.If there is no competitor, maybe it will be nothing. With William White's preconceived ideas, Bill Gates must be cautious.

　Of course, the most appropriate way is to incorporate.If you can pay the price.William White will naturally choose to cooperate here.

　William White can slander System 3.0 as rubbish, but the IT industry doesn't think so.In fact, compared with the previous two generations of products, the 3.0 system is fundamentally different.

　Microsoft has released the latest operating system, but the biggest beneficiary is not Big Blue.

　It is also funny to say, the blue giant who sets the rules of the industry.Not only is it one step behind in the 386 project, but it is also not ahead in the 486 era.

　Even if your performance is stable, your price is not expensive.What's more, the word stability is actually very broad.No matter how stable your IBM PC is, the operating system is like that, and no matter how good your hardware is, it will be free.

　Today's Big Blue, talking about regrets is nonsense.If there is no decent company and Microsoft to shoulder the burden, you have to cooperate if you don't want to cooperate.

　There are no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.Although this sentence has been used badly, it is indeed very appropriate in today's IT market.

　The relationship between Big Blue and Microsoft began to confront each other.This is no secret in the industry.With the introduction of Windows 3.0, this opposition has reached an extreme.

　Instead of saying ungrateful, it is better to say jealousy, or anger from embarrassment.Obviously, although getting rid of the entanglement of anti-monopoly, Big Blue has also begun to decline.Don't talk about monopoly now, if the situation continues to deteriorate, the giants will not be able to stand it.

　Of course, such a great opportunity, NBC naturally needs to publicize it.

　Look, you guys are going to toss it hard, if you continue like this, maybe the blue giant will also return to the foot basin.What, the traitor is indeed in the first three rows.

　Everyone knows that this kind of propaganda by NBC is not complaining for IBM at all.The reason is simple, and White Systems and IBM didn't do much to deal with it.

　Then the problem is simple. People made it clear that they were beating the Ministry of Justice.Look, such an internationally competitive company is standing still.Isn't this kind of behavior of not wanting to make progress the result of your persecution?

　Of course, what NBC did will not receive any kindness.Although you are speaking for IBM.However, everyone knows your attempt. To put it bluntly, isn't it just that you are worried about the Ministry of Justice's anti-monopoly investigation?

　There is no need to talk about the grievances of the Ministry of Justice.You just saw IBM being passive, why didn't you expect an extra Compaq?If it weren't for antitrust reasons, what would Compaq and Microsoft be there.

　Do you think that IBM is a good bird again.Isn't it what they did to seize the patented technology of Wang An Computer?You know, if you can't get this magnetic core memory technology, IBM may have rushed to the street early on.

　Speaking of which, the fastest rising is Compaq.It was indeed Wang An Computer who put IBM in such a mess.

　Due to William White's interference, Wang An Computer is far more powerful than it was in history.Even though there was no way to get IBM down, it made the clumsy giant very uncomfortable.

　It's a pity that Old Joe changed his career to play cartoons. If he is still at Apple, the personal PC market must be very interesting.

　Wang An, Compaq, Apple, haha, is this a different kind of Three Kingdoms vs. Lu Bu?

　It's just a pity, now that God Joe is a second-year student, if he doesn't experience some setbacks, he will still be Jobs, not the brilliant Joe.

　As for Lao Wang, William White can only express regret.He had already heard that Wang An was not in good health and had already handed over the company to his son.

　It is a matter of course for Chinese Americans that fathers die and sons succeed, and it is difficult to judge whether it is good or bad.It's just that he obviously didn't train his successor well.

Chapter 517 The Difficult Negotiation

　The personal PC market is full of gunpowder, except for the four King Kongs who are more powerful.There is also a Dell computer hidden in the corner.Although this product belongs to the non-mainstream, it is moving steadily, one step at a time.

　The hardware industry is like this, but the software does appear to be relatively calm.Since the acquisition of Oracle, the development direction of the White system has begun to shift. The software suitable for personal PCs is mainly office suits and microcomputer databases.

　As for the CD player and its like, it can basically be characterized as a ticket.Obviously, William White intends to sell the personal PC software.

　"Boss, the valuation of Microsoft is growing very fast. Our business is not listed, so it is a bit of a disadvantage."

　"Tsk, so, isn't the software selling well recently? You can leak a little news appropriately. We plan to spin off the office software business."

　Felson heard what the boss meant. In fact, he was also very annoyed. This damn Bill must hold on to those shares. He just doesn't know what is good or bad.

　"Boss, otherwise, we hostilely acquire it."

　William White shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Filson, they don't trouble me now because I spent money on lobbying companies. If we expand the personal PC business again, we will have trouble."

　Filson is very clear that the boss's venture capital company has invested in a lot of IT industries.And these large and small companies are basically in the personal PC field.

　"Boss, if Microsoft buys our PC software business, won't you be in the same trouble here?"

　"No, all these shares will go into the family fund. You know, I have a son now, and I need to leave something to them."

　"Okay, boss, I understand what you mean, the board seat is not necessary."

　"Of course, I believe Bill Gates also knows that he just saw that I want to sell this business. What's more, he knows that I am very coveted about Microsoft's shares."

　"Okay, I'll make arrangements. I believe that when he hears the news, he will definitely jump."

　Filson's guess was right, Bill, who was proud of the spring breeze, chose to yell at the first time.

　William White does not need to be big and comprehensive, so he will definitely be entangled by the Department of Justice.He only needs to cut a small piece, but in this field, he must be the best.

　Obviously, Bill Gates understood William White's thoughts.Although he was a little disapproving, he was secretly delighted.

　He figured it out, why didn't this guy work on an operating system.It's not that he doesn't have this ability, but that he doesn't want to be IBM's second.

　International Business Machines, as soon as you hear the name, you will understand that they didn't start out playing computers at all.In fact, Big Blue involves a wide range of industries, which is simply outrageous. As long as there is a profitable business, you can always see this group of bastards.It is needless to say how much people hate him.

　"Boss, this IPO may be a cover. The one who wants to buy this company the most is undoubtedly Microsoft."

　"Hehe, our richest man is obviously a little impatient. This guy named Bill is really capable of tossing around."

　"This time, I'm afraid there will be a result."

　"Well, it seems that although William White is domineering, he can also be reasonable."

　The old guy said it happily, and his subordinates could only agree.In fact, he wanted to say that our Dharma is too careless to be hated by others.It’s easy to talk about a hostile takeover, but what happens after the takeover is completed?Do you still expect other people's core team to continue working?

　The better you understand the IT industry, the more you understand the importance of people.It's easy for you to force a hostile takeover, but it's just a dream come true if you want to have a good development.

　The communication with Bill Gates was not very harmonious.Honestly, valuations are bullshit.If you think it's cheap, I'll take some more cash out.

　The most depressing thing is that both sides plan to do so.

　It's just that William White didn't plan to wait this time.If Bill Gates continues to insist, he doesn't mind building another operating system.

　"Bill, within three months at most, if you can't make a decision here, we will sell out all the stocks."

　"Oh, White System is going to be an operating system?"

　"Haha, I was wrong. Our boss intends to support Jobs, and now Apple's valuation is not high. If the acquisition goes smoothly, we will sell the hardware part to Compaq."

　Si, the first few words, Bill's classmate didn't take it seriously.He doesn't believe that compatible machine manufacturers will use Apple's system.

　However, the taste of the latter speech is different.Yes, if Apple becomes a software company, Microsoft will be in big trouble.

　Tsk, there is still a great possibility that Microsoft will be abandoned by Big Blue.Thinking of these terrible things, Bill Gates could only smile wryly.

　The person who came to negotiate today is William White's chief think tank.What he said also represented William White's thoughts.

　The White System is not those bumpkins, they don't play hostile takeovers at all.The most valuable thing about your Microsoft is your core team.

　Instead of spending a lot of money to acquire, it is better to poach corners directly.As long as the conditions are generous enough, there will definitely be people who fall in their arms.

　"Well, although I know this is just a threat, I need to deal with it carefully, and I will reply as soon as possible."

　"Believe me, Bill, this is the boss's truest thought. We've always had plans for an operating system, a long time ago. Now that we're done talking, I won't hide it from you. It was our old development plan. , before IBM decides to cooperate with you."

　Looking at the information in his hand, Bill Gates couldn't help but smile bitterly.Well, based on the things above, he can easily judge it.The thing is true, but IBM finally gave the contract to Microsoft, which is simply malpractice.

　"I can see it. I remember it clearly at the time. The boss said that there was little hope. IBM prefers to deal with small companies."

　"Okay, Filson, let's start over."

　The two guys continued to argue, but this time, it was impossible for Bill to delay.Of course, he is also an understanding person. Windows 3.0 is doing well, and the development of the office software of the White system is indeed very ordinary.If it continues to drag on, William White's valuation here will suffer a lot.

　Of course, the two of them can't talk well for a while.This will be a very long process.It's just that the two sides are very sincere this time.

　"Boss, the hope is great this time, that guy is really difficult."

　"Hehe, did you stimulate him with Jobs?"

　"Yes, that's what worries him the most."

　"This bastard is a donkey at all. If you don't scare him, some will delay."

　Filson was stunned, listening to the boss's words, he was a little foolish!

　"Boss, are you just scaring him?"

　"Of course, it is too difficult to develop an operating system alone. The most important thing is that users are used to it. No matter how good your product is, users may not buy it. Work hard, and it is best to get it done within two months."

　"Okay, boss, it's not a big problem."

Chapter 518 One Step Ahead Again

　How William White calculated Bill's classmates, I will skip it here for the time being.White Systems announced in a high-profile manner that a breakthrough has been made in the research and development of 16 megabytes of memory, and the company will achieve mass production within this year.

　People who eat melons may not understand the meaning, but the IT industry understands it too well.With large-capacity memory, video accelerator cards will usher in a small explosion, and the computing speed of personal PCs will also have an essential leap.

　Don't be surprised, the bottleneck restricting the development of computers is no longer the CPU.The capacity of memory and hard disk is the biggest problem right now.

　At the same time, the four-star group located in Bangzi Country is looking gloomy and gloomy.Yes, they fell behind again, and while spending a lot of money, went straight to leaps and bounds.

　However, the scientific and technological foundation of the United States is not comparable to that of Smecta.

　The release of the Windows 3.0 system greatly stimulated the personal PC market.Compaq and Dell have also launched new consoles in due course.

　Of course, Big Blue is still moving slowly, and Apple is still sleepwalking.And Wang An Computer, as always, is still complacent.

　Faced with this 16-megabyte memory technology, the foot basin people are also very speechless.Once upon a time, you couldn't figure out a trillion.It's only been a few days, and we need to rely on your technology instead.

　The only good news is that we also invested in this company, otherwise, the loss would be too great.

　"William, now that you have this memory, won't the 3D accelerator card skip tickets?"

　Faced with Jobs' complaints, William White could only smile wryly.Dude has worked very hard, well, if this thing is made by Apple, you may not be able to get it in three years.

　"Old Joe, my scientists are the best. In fact, engineering cards have already appeared, and we are developing the corresponding 3D engine."

　"Oh, let me see." Jobs was not polite, well, this arrogant guy doesn't know how to write polite.

　William White shook his head and smiled wryly: "Hehe, look, it's the computer with the hood open, don't mention it."

　"Tch, the one who likes to steal things, that guy's name is Bill."

　William White thought to himself, you are not much better.At this time, seeing Microsoft's prosperity, Xerox may have gone crazy.

　"Fuck, is this specially used for playing games?"

　"Old Joe, there is a problem with your concept. First, I am testing games. Second, don't you think that only games need the most advanced computers?"

　"Nonsense, of course the graphics processor is the most demanding, you know, it's cool to use a computer to simulate 3D graphics."

　"Oh, well, you won. I and I are pursuing different things. You are chasing dreams, and I am chasing wealth."

　Although Jobs disapproved of William White's words, he also sighed secretly.Yes, dreams and wealth, which one is more important.

　What people said is very straightforward, no matter how expensive your graphics processor is, it is useless.Anyway, it's pretty niche stuff.

　Look at the current PC market, isn't that the case?Not to mention his small company, even Big Blue and Apple, were beaten out of breath in the same way.

　"William, you should buy a PC maker. Personally, I think Apple would be a good choice."

　"Hehe, to be honest, I've thought about it, but it's not the best time right now. The opponent is too powerful, and there are many obstacles for me."