Rebirth of the Tech Madman

United States, Florida, Boca Raton Industrial Zone, Chess Project R&D Center, ibm elites are discussing around the two second-generation Fangyuan computers that have been disassembled on the table. △￠four△￠five△￠medium△￠wen≧the vertex novel,

The chief designer of the system, Liu Ogbrecht, flipped through a lot of documents, then frowned and sighed, "It seems that God really made a joke with us. The second-generation Fangyuan computer The system bus is called -isa, and the ibm-system bus is called -isa. The abbreviations of the two are exactly the same. That's all, the key is that its technical specifications almost cover our standards."

"Their interconnection standard structure has already applied for a patent, and our industrial standard structure is still adjusting how to balance 8-bit and 16-bit expansion cards. The progress gap is too big, and we must make a decision as soon as possible." An engineer suggested hurriedly.

"We finally saw the true face of the second-generation Fangyuan computer, and it was still a model with two CPU architectures. Compared with each other, was it hit by the other's technical strength?" Don Estelic had a faint look on his face. Smile, glanced over at his men.

"It is undeniable that our ibm-in terms of technology and the second-generation Fangyuan computer are indeed far behind, but don't forget, what is the biggest feature of a personal computer?" Don Estelic did it hard. A gesture, "That's cheap. Look at the second-generation Fangyuan computer, and there is a slot specially designed for the memory. Doesn't it cost. And based on their so-called isa bus expansion slot. Although it supports both 8-bit and 16-bit Bit. But are there 16-bit expansion cards currently on the personal computer market?"

A sneer appeared on Don Estelic's face. Commenting sarcastically, "The second-generation Fangyuan computer has too much ambition. Although it can be powerful, it ignores the actual situation in the current market. At a price of $4,000, how many individual users would be willing to pay for it? If it focuses on business Users, then they have to face the competition of minicomputers. It is simply impossible to achieve high or low. Our ibm- has a much clearer positioning, and the price will definitely be less than $2,000."

"How difficult it is to get these two computers. You should know something. It is said that the current second-generation Fangyuan computers are mainly supplied to commercial users, and individual users need to reserve and wait." Don Estelic pointed to the table. The messy thing smiled confidently, "It is not difficult to see that the second-generation computer's production link is still immature, and there is no way to compare with ibm's strong factory manufacturing capabilities. This time difference may not be able to make up for the lag of the project schedule. "

Seeing Don Estelich's exaggeration, Liu Ogbrecht groaned inwardly.

Originally, he thought that after Bill Lowo was promoted and left the chess planning team, he would take over as a matter of course. But I didn't expect this guy Don Estelic to come by air.

Although the opponent's wrist was very high, he quickly gained the superficial approval of everyone. But there must be many people who are secretly dissatisfied, including myself.

"Even if our time is still too late, what about the isa bus patent barrier of the second-generation Fangyuan computer? How should our isa bus be adjusted?" Liu Ogbrecht asked muffledly.

"Our isa bus only supports 8 bits, and 16 bits are reserved for next-generation products. Moreover, we use intel8088 which only supports 8-bit data bus instead of intel8086 which supports 16-bit data bus." Don Ai Strich analyzed patiently.

"Everyone, the original project design goal was still too complicated. Don't continue to be greedy and greedy. Only focus on the technical thinking of engineers, sometimes asking for trouble. In my opinion, our personal computers only need to be enough to guarantee the text The smooth operation of processing software and spreadsheet software is enough. At present, almost only the personal computer market can do this perfectly, and our main point is to enter this field as soon as possible." Don Ai who instills his own ideas for everyone. Strich, can only be described as clever tongue.

"As for the other party’s isa bus patent barrier, I noticed that there is a shadow of our ibm technology, so let the company’s lawyers immediately sue them for patent infringement and invalidation. This kind of thing has always been unclear, and we Still working according to the original plan." At this point, the smile on Don Esteli's face was even greater, "What are the questions, everyone?"

"Sure enough, it's a Western cowboy style. It's too rascal." After Liu Ogbrecht slandered, he shook his head and replied: "If that's the case, it's all fine-tuning work. Now look Come up, the biggest factor that delays the progress of the project comes from the outside, especially the operating system. The **** of Microsoft, when the first version was sent, hundreds of bugs were found, and I don’t know how the improvement is now. ?"

Hearing this complaint, Don Estelle rubbed his nose helplessly. When he took over, the various arrangements of the project were basically finalized. Naturally, they could not modify without authorization to avoid delaying the progress, and Microsoft seemed to be a related party. Even the $1 million project advance payment has been paid, what can I do with the small company of the other party?

"I will personally supervise this matter." Don Esteli nodded, and then began his usual cheering. "The headquarters has bought 20% of Intel's shares, which shows the importance of personal computers. Now, the chess planning team has no theoretical possibility of being cancelled. Don’t relax, so that other departments will be surprised to see our achievements.”

This is a kind of personal charm displayed by Don Esteli. The members of the Xiangqi Project quickly recovered from the frustration after seeing the second-generation Fangyuan computer with their own eyes, and reinvested in their respective work. .

Don Estelli walked out of the office, closed his eyes, and looked up to feel the sun. Then he let out a long breath. Thinking of paying. "Tang Huan, you should receive ibm's lawyer's letter before Christmas. Don't blame me for my uncompromising methods. You are really pressing too hard. If this battle of personal computer standards is not carried out, then my chess plan will be Soaked up."

...

U.S. West Coast. In a secluded cafe in Burbank, California. Warner boss Steve Rose sighed comfortably and said to himself, "Los Angeles is much warmer than New York."

There are also two heavyweights here: one is-the president of Messia Music, Sid Hinberg, currently belongs to Universal Pictures, so he also serves as the president of this Hollywood company; the other is gulf& that is The owner of Gulf West Industries is Charles Bludon, and of course, he is the current owner of Paramount.

It stands to reason that colleagues are enemies, and there is another saying that the king does not see the king, but these three are stunned. Sit together.

Charles Bludorn took a sip of coffee from his cup, and then said impatiently to Sid Hinberg, who was looking at the file repeatedly, "I have seen the information you want. What else is there to hesitate." "

Among the three, Charles Bludorn, who is 54 years old, is the oldest and richest. In 1981, in the original time and space, he managed his Gulf West industry to rank 61 on the Fortune 500 in the United States. He has rich natural resources. , I don't like to waste time so unnecessary.

If it weren't for Steve Rose's suggestion, Charles Bludorn wouldn't bother to make this trip.

Sid Hinberg put down the files calmly, looked at the two ten-something old guys in front of him, and asked intently, "Is the profitability of video games really so strong?"

"Pretend to be confused." Charles Bludorn looked upset, "It's not profitable. Why did I buy a Sega so early?"

Steve Ross smiled slightly, "Although Atari has a poor performance in the home video game console market, its annual sales are hundreds of millions of dollars, not worse than movies."

"As you said, the profitability of the video game industry is so amazing, so ea has grown up." Sid Hinberger showed a look of fear on his face, "I heard that at the beginning of this year, the video game industry was inside. The companies that fought against each other, and ea won a big victory. This shows how difficult they are."

"How can it be the same. In the past few years, the global lawsuit over the copyright of "King Kong" has been smooth. Now ea's "Donkey Kong" game is extremely popular. This year, ea's sales will definitely exceed one billion US dollars. If you can get the copyright fee through the lawsuit, at least a few percent, maybe you can enter the entire rising market of video games like us.” Steve Rose was cleverly bewitched.

However, Sid Hinberg was not so foolish, and shook his head, "I feel that the risk is too great, and you didn't say it through."

"Okay, let me give you another bottom line." Steve Rose sighed, "We have accurate information. ea is about to enter the arcade market. This is the main profit point of Sega and Atari. From ea Judging from the performance in the home electronic game console market, it can be described as aggressive. If Universal can make a move, it can naturally suppress his aggressive market momentum. Sega and Atari will take this opportunity to research new products to respond."

"Isn't Universal talking to Paramount about United International Pictures, it's easy to say." Charles Bludorn added faintly.

"What are you worried about." Steve Rose was a little impatient. All three of them are big bosses. It is rare enough to get together for such a dark thing that can't be put on the table. If Haw did not come up with a definite result, it would be a mockery of their identities, "Well, if you lose the lawsuit, I will pay for it. If you win the lawsuit, Universal will make a lot of money."

At this point, Steve Rose rolled his eyes and whispered, "If you have other requirements, you might as well say it."

"This matter, I'll go back and think about it carefully." Sid Hinberg didn't answer the question and got up to leave.

Seeing this, Steve Rose shrugged regretfully. Only with ardent hope. Urged. “It’s best to send out a lawyer’s letter before Christmas. Due to the pressure of the peak sales season, ea’s response is estimated to be relatively conservative.

Sid Hinberg waved his hand noncommitantly and left.

...

In Tang Huan's view, if you want to develop in the special place of Xiangjiang for a long time, in addition to emphasizing your talents, you must also understand your own position.

Waiting for you to hold them up. As a result, he was like a certain famous host in the original time and space, suddenly he had a scene of running a train with his mouth full, and he didn't know how to wipe his butt.

As a well-known figure in the Hong Kong TV industry, the 35-year-old Zhou Liang Shuyi, the first-generation senior TV person in Hong Kong, can be said to be the most appropriate, correct, and even the only choice for the person in charge of the TV station.

So far, Selina Zhou's qualifications have been very deep.

As early as 1974, she served as TVB's program development director, a year later she was promoted to program and production manager, and from 1976 to 1977 as assistant general manager.

By the beginning of 1978, Jiayi TV became the general manager with a high salary of Luo Zhizhou and Selina Leung. However, the "July Offensive" plan failed because of the excessive burning of money, and he immediately resigned with the "Six Gentlemen of Jiashi".

right now. Selina Zhou and her husband run Fucai Production Co., Ltd., and serve as the chairman and chief executive officer. She has a close relationship with Zheru Xiangjiang in the advertising business.

On behalf of Tang Huan, Hu Yinmeng extended an invitation to Selina Zhou, promised the director and the lowest executive vice president position, and included her under his command. Now it is Tang Huan’s new boss who is here to meet.

As for the current person in charge, Huang Xizhao, 54 years old, is a hero to the TV station.

Since he became the first Chinese general manager in 1976, he has managed Li's TV very well. Although it is still suppressed by tvb as a whole, he can surprise his opponent in a partial counterattack, just like this year's "The Earth" "Grace" forced "Turn around" to be cut in half.

However, Li's TV is always so tit-for-tat against tvb, and she is endlessly dying, and she is a little bit horny.

You know, Xiangjiang is such a big place, tvb has formed "inertial ratings", and this status is basically unshakable. In the original time and space, the golden age of ATV was only a flash in the pan.

After all, the TV station can do a lot of articles on this platform. It is always stuck on entertainment programs and entangled with tvb, which is really not pleasing to Tang Huan.

Of course, Li's TV is also a helpless move. How can I survive if I can't get commercials?

But Tang Huan remembered that in the original time and space, Hong Kong’s TV viewers had a saying that they were tuned to tvb for entertainment and ATV for news.

He believes that this is the characteristic of their own survival. As for the entertainment content, just leave it to a third party like DreamWorks.

It can be said that Boss Tang, who is not bad for money, is very willing to make some innovations in this toy to verify his ideas.

With a degree from Hong Kong University, Selina Zhou, who has traveled to the UK and has tasted both success and failure in her career, is a good performer.

However, after Li's TV was successfully acquired, as Tang Huan’s representative, Zhou Mi, had contacted Huang Xizhao, and the other party was very cooperative in attitude. Those who were conceited and talented would leave, and Tang Huan could not force him to stay, but This great hero, he still didn't want to kick away mercilessly.

Therefore, Tang Huan initially decided to let Huang Xizhao stay in office. As a minister of success, Selina Zhou served as a deputy and was responsible for the innovation of the Down's concept of the TV station.

If the time comes, everyone really doesn't agree with their ideas, then break up peacefully, and Selina Zhou will naturally righteous, lest outsiders say that she is mean.

We are all acquaintances, so after meeting, there is no need to say anything too much. Tang Huan directly talked about his thoughts, "I renamed Li's TV to Media Asia TV, just hope that its influence is not limited to Xiangjiang. Entertainment The level of content production ~www.wuxiahere.com~ Xiangjiang is relatively advanced, no need to worry, but I want news to become a feature, and the level of Xiangjiang is relatively backward, and I can only go to the United States and Europe. , Japan has taken a look."

"You are the big boss. As long as you don't feel sorry for the money, our subordinates are only obliged to do so." Zhou Liang Shuyi smiled slightly, "If this circle is investigated, it should be considered a global trip."

"I will definitely not begrudge the cost of this kind of study." Tang Huan laughed loudly, "As long as your husband doesn't bother you."

"That's not true." Selina Zhou shook her head gently, "Although Lai's TV is now Media Asia TV, the relationship with TVB's local competition in Hong Kong will not change. DreamWorks's relationship with TVB was only bigger before. In terms of cooperation, there are two high-quality TV series "Shang_Beach" and "The King of Thousand Kings". Now Mr. Tang has become the boss of a TVB competitor. I wonder if the previous friendly relationship will be maintained?"

"It's good not to be an enemy who is glaring in person." Hu Yinmeng took the stubbornly. "When I was filming a TV series before, I was careless and not happy. Now that there is a competitive relationship, it will definitely be out of play. However, we did it before. An agreement to hire tvb artists, although the conditions are a little harsher, is better than nothing. At the time, they certainly did not expect the situation today." (To be continued.)