Rebirth of the Tech Madman

After watching the features of the intel80286 three-generation Fangyuan computer, Andy Grove and Gordon Moore showed uncontrollable smiles on their faces.

It is true that Intel has added many advanced features to the intel80286, but if this microprocessor is to be used in practice, it must be supported by the manufacturer.

Compared with the 20-bit address bus of intel8086, the l80286 is expanded to a 24-bit address bus, that is, the maximum memory space that can be supported is 16mb.

But on the platform, it is almost impossible to access the memory space of 1mb and above. There is no reason why Blue Giant does not want personal computers and other products to threaten its high-end products in terms of performance.

This limitation does not exist on the Fangyuan computer platform. The entire Fangyuan computer product line, from low-end to high-end, strives for the top in all aspects, and will not deliberately draw ground here on personal computers.

This is why Intel wants to compare ibm with other computers. Of course, it hopes that the intel80286, which has many advanced features such as protected mode, can enter the high-end market and open up new areas.

Seeing Andy Grove and Gordon Moore were fascinated, Tang Huan smiled slightly, and sat in front of the intel80286 prototype, turned off the spreadsheet, but kept the word processing running, and then put Deng Lijun in the album of "Light Emotions" His first cd record was put into the drive, and the music player was started.

As Deng Lijun's soft singing sounded, Tang Huan began to write manuscripts.

When Andy Grove and Gordon Moore saw this scene for the first time, their eyes were straight.

"Are you sure. Is our intel80286 really in this host?" Gordon Moore asked Andy Grove in a low voice.

Without waiting for Andy Grove's answer, Tang Huan, who was very ear-sounding, intervened: "Of course, I'm about to open the main box and chat with you about the technical details."

With the slap of the Enter key hitting, the unique operating sound of the printer rang. However, during this period, the music player stopped several times, but the entire computer system did not crash.

"Seeing that the performance without l80286 still needs to be further improved." Tang Huan spread his hands.

"Definitely, definitely." Andy Grove's head kept tapping like a chicken pecking at broken rice.

The engineers turned off the intel80286 and opened its main box. Suddenly, a rush of heat hit his face.

"Seeing that there is no l80286, there is also the floating-point arithmetic coprocessor intel80287, right here." Tang Huan jokingly raised his hand to indicate the same.

Andy Grove and Gordon Moore smiled knowingly while looking at the motherboard. I saw my own microprocessor as I wish.

"In the past six months or so, the defects of l80286 have been eliminated. It's time to show off in the field of microcomputers."

Tang Huan's affirmation made Andy Grove and Gordon Moore refreshed.

"According to the experience summarized by my engineers, the operating frequency of the intel80286 required by the three generations of Fangyuan computers should not be lower than 10mhz. Now this 125mhz intel80286 is capable of coping with multi-tasking performance. You have also seen it just now. It’s fair to say. So, I hope there is a clear indicator for further performance improvement. It’s best to reach 20mhz as soon as possible."

Hearing this request, Andy Grove, who was still unceasingly agreeing just now, had a look of embarrassment on his face.

In fact, the Intel 80286 produced by Intel's factory is mainly 6mhz and 8mhz versions. After all, this microprocessor integrates about 130,000 transistors. The operating frequency cannot be increased if you want to increase it.

In order to please Tang Huan, the 125mhz version of the highest-end model with limited output was sent over.

According to Tang Huan's meaning. The intel80286 version below 125mhz will become a commodity. It is not favored by three generations of Fangyuan computers.

In this case, it is difficult to calculate economic benefits.

"In addition, the coprocessor intel80287 must really play the auxiliary role of floating-point operations, and its operating frequency cannot be lower than 125mhz." Tang Huan's supplement made Andy Grove grin subconsciously.

"Actually, I have two major dissatisfactions with intel80286 that are not 32-bit cpu; once the processor enters the protected mode, it cannot support the real mode of intel8086. Especially the latter, it brings downward compatibility of the software system. A trouble that cannot be ignored."

Having said this, Tang Huan sighed, "But these problems are obviously impossible to be solved in the intel80286 generation, so they can only be remedied by the manufacturing process. You know, Motorola already has a 20mhz version."

Perhaps the last sentence worked. Andy Grove, who had a glance at Gordon Moore, agreed clearly, "Okay, Intel will supply it according to Tang's request."

"It's easy if everyone has a consensus." Tang Huan stretched out a finger, "According to the standard just mentioned, 125mhz intel80286 comes with 100,000, and 125mhz coprocessor intel80287 is no less than 50,000."

Hearing such sweet numbers, Andy Grove and Gordon Moore smiled immediately. Intel, which was frustrated in its main business of memory, needed a large order to boost morale.

As for whether Tang Huan has the ability to digest so many CPUs, Andy Grove had no doubt at all. Before Tang Huan wanted intel8086 tens of thousands, as a result, these microprocessors were quickly consumed by products such as personal computer printers.

Had it not been for ibm to acquire 20% of Intel's shares, and disrupt the supply of intel8086. Intel will definitely work more happily with Tang Huan.

There is no doubt that Tang Huan's ability to digest cpu and memory is now even stronger.

With the approach of listing, Fangyuan Computer has increasingly formally disclosed its own data.

Although September has not yet arrived, but according to the orders that have already been placed. In the forthcoming financial year, Fangyuan’s personal computer sales exceeded 600,000 units, and it was about to step on its feet.

Even though the cheap PC manufacturers like Comoda have an advantage in hitting new sales highs, don't forget how their products, which are priced under $500, can be compared with Fangyuan PCs that focus on high-end markets such as enterprise applications.

Even if the microprocessor of Fangyuan personal computer has branches such as Motorola series and Intel series. There is a second source of supply to share the pie, but Intel is still reaping considerable benefits from Fangyuan Computer.

The big cake that Tang Huan threw out without thinking about the pretentiousness made Andy Grove's mind moved.

Big Blue has already obtained all the authorizations of intel80286. With its strong technology and manufacturing capabilities, Intel seems to be useless. Or just kick the ibm away and hold the thigh of Fangyuan Computer.

You know, Fangyuan Computer is now among the ranks of Fortune 500 companies in perfect condition.

Intel, which has been established for more than ten years, has reached this standard as early as the late 1970s, but it still ranks behind Fangyuan Computers.

Andy Grove was thinking about this in his mind. He heard Tang Huan’s words and said: “I have an additional request, which is the content of the visit today, especially this order. For at least three months, Intel can’t take the initiative to respond. ibm disclosed."

"Yes, even if the other party comes to ask. We pretend not to know." Andy Grove glanced at Gordon Moore who came with him, with a meaningful smile on his face, and happily agreed.

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People who have ideas about ibm are not limited to the Silicon Valley in the western United States. In an office in Houston, Texas, several people are discussing enthusiastically. The sign hanging at the door is Compaq Computer Company.

In February of this year, the three senior managers of Texas Instruments: Rod Kenny, Jimmy Harris and Billy Merton. Because of the growing lack of confidence in the management of Texas Instruments, he resigned. They invested 1,000 US dollars to jointly create this small company called Compaq.

The business direction set by this small team for the company is to enter the rising personal computer industry and manufacture a kind of personal computer. It is estimated that it was also influenced by the enthusiasm of Texas Instruments' production of personal computers and the enthusiasm of Compass in the low-end market.

"After careful investigation over this period of time, we decided to choose technical standards almost completely free as a breakthrough." Rod Kenyon explained to Benjamin Rosen, the largest investor sitting opposite.

Although not in Silicon Valley, Benjamin Rosen is still a savvy venture capitalist. Before that, he invested in spreadsheets and made a small profit, which is regarded as a first victory in the IT field.

Benjamin Rosen was born in New Orland, Louisiana, in 1933. His father was a dentist and his mother was a secretary. He was from a good family.

In 1954, Benjamin Rosen received a bachelor's degree from California Institute of Technology, followed by a master's degree from Stanford University in 1955.

By 1961, Benjamin Rosen received the MBA from Columbia University Business School and entered Wall Street to work in stock analysis in the electronics industry.

In 1965, Benjamin Rosen moved to the investment banking giant Morgan Stanley for 15 years.

It can be said that Benjamin Rosen belonged to the first group of people who recognized the great value of personal computers as a business tool, so that he himself once held an Apple Apple2 and tried to explain the importance of this new machine to investors. Sex.

Morgan Stanley, as one of Apple’s stock issuers, Benjamin Rosen, a senior technical analyst and vice president, was naturally able to take this opportunity to witness the sudden wealth of Silicon Valley with his own eyes, so he resolutely ended. Morgan Stanley's career has focused on venture capital.

In 1980, Benjamin Rosen and Dallas, Texas, co-founded the venture capital company funds West Wynn Rosen Funds. The small team of Rod Kennion started from this institution to help the newly born Kang Bai Computer Company pulled in the investment.

Benjamin Rosen was very interested in Rod Kenion’s plan to manufacture personal computers. He directly determined the investment intention of 1.5 million U.S. dollars and established Compaq Computer’s power structure. Benjamin Rosen was the chairman of the board of directors, Rodken. Nien served as CEO and President, Jimmy Harris was in charge of engineering, and Billy Merton was in charge of marketing.

What kind of personal computer to make~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Rod Kennion and others really took great pains, and finally took a fancy.

Benjamin Rosen has been an expert in the IT industry for so long, and he immediately understood what Rod Kenyon meant, "You mean, Compaq is a compatible machine."

"Yes." Rod Kennion nodded. "At the beginning of this year, ibm, in order to win more platform-based application solution providers, expand market share, and compete with Fangyuan Computer Apple Computer, in addition to the announcement, All technical standards. We use this set of free mature technology to manufacture personal computers, and we can enter this ever-changing market faster."

"Since ibm has reserved it for itself, then the technical status of this thing should be very important, right?" the thoughtful Benjamin Rosen asked.

"It is very important indeed. This is a bridge between hardware and software." Rod Kennion smiled. "However, we can use reverse engineering methods and another set of completely our own methods to achieve this. In this way, not only can the legal risks of ibm intellectual property rights be avoided, but also 100% compatible." To be continued

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