Rebirth of the Tech Madman

You know, Gates has been in a bad mood recently.

Paul Allen, his good friend and co-founder of Microsoft, was diagnosed with cancer, Hodgkin's disease, and had to withdraw from management to concentrate on treatment.

The originally happy and struggling trio has become a duo where he and Steve Ballmer face each other, which can be described as a sudden increase in work pressure.

In addition, Microsoft's spreadsheet software on the ibm-platform has been completely disabled by Lotus's -2-3, which is hopeless.

If Microsoft doesn't want to withdraw from this product field, it can only start anew and develop a spreadsheet software with a more advanced technical architecture to replace the current one and re-compete with -2-3.

Gates never expected that he was in a state of desperation. RP suddenly took out one and ransacked him on the ibm-platform operating system site.

It stands to reason that, because rp's spreadsheet software is in a similar situation to Microsoft's, both of them have been severely stepped on by Lotus Software's -2-3. The two companies should have the same disease and the same enemy.

But why don't you think about how to deal with Lotus software, but stabbed a knife in my back? It's really a soft pinch of persimmons.

Seeing this scene, Gates can be said to be furious.

After the development department scolded the various project teams, Gates returned to the office and began to ponder how to deal with rp's turmoil in the field of operating systems.

Since being invited by Steve Jobs to visit the research and development results of the project team, Gates, although on the surface, behaved very calmly, but he has long realized that graphical user interface is the future trend of operating systems.

With the help of having secretly reached an agreement with Jobs, Microsoft has the convenience of developing office software for Apple. Gates has a great opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the graphical user interface and set out to transform it into Microsoft's own technical results.

In this regard, Gates has no psychological burden. Guyin Jobs himself made no secret of the fact that he stole a teacher from Xerox, so the articles in the world are generally copied.

Although Microsoft does not have to explore hard from 0 to 1. There is a reference, but the complexity of the graphical user interface is still beyond Gates's expectations, so far there has been almost no commendable progress.

Software development that relies heavily on intelligence has a very unique point, that is, simply piling up manpower does not necessarily make substantial progress in the work. If you can get a smart project manager or programmer to take the lead, it can be called It is better than a thousand horses.

Gates knows this well. It does not intend to blindly expand the size of the project team, not to mention that the actual conditions do not allow it. Microsoft's software development tasks are very heavy.

First of all, ibm is developing the next-generation personal computer-ibm- with Intel's new-generation microprocessor intel80286, and Microsoft must cooperate with the progress of the giant blue project and come up with a corresponding new version of ms-.

At the same time, secretly developing office software for Jobs is an urgent task. You know, the reason why Microsoft picked up this omission was entirely because Jobs personally wanted to exclude Tang Huan's philosophers. It can be called an unforgettable opportunity.

In addition, Microsoft's initial products do not dare to relax. After all, whether it is ibm-. Fangyuan PCs and other PCs whose market position is becoming more and more niche have maintained a strong demand for Microsoft, which is an evergreen tree of the company's profit source.

Thinking of this, Gates found tragically that his own Microsoft could not be launched within half a year, let alone a direct confrontation with rp.

Gates scratched his head for a long time, still thinking to no avail, in desperation. Had to pick up the phone and asked his subordinates, Steve Ballmer was not in the company. As he wished. At this time, the other party just came back from Silicon Valley.

...

Steve Ballmer, who was sitting across from Gates, subconsciously scratched his hair. Then I looked at my hand and smiled bitterly. Why is it that he is visibly losing his hair now? What a torture! If this continues, it is estimated that the distance from the bald head is not far away.

"Steve, do you have a good way to deal with it?" Gates asked impatiently.

"Bill, I think we should solve the current mentality problem first." Steve Ballmer muttered, "After Paul is hospitalized, you become very anxious, which will affect your decision when facing problems."

Gates thought about it seriously, nodded and reviewed: "You are right, I really need to adjust my anxious mentality."

Steve Ballmer smiled in relief, "Actually, Microsoft’s situation hasn’t gotten so bad. After all, it’s only a new profit growth point with limited status. Even if we stumble, it won’t hurt us. More importantly, Compaq Computer just bought the ms- license from us, which is definitely a good start."

"Do you think that other ibm-compatible opportunities follow in the footsteps of Compaq computers and emerge in large numbers. MS- will be the same as a necessity for compatible manufacturers?" After listening to Steve Ballmer's analysis, Gates was in front of him. bright.

Without waiting for the other party to answer, Gates continued: "If this is the case, then we have to snipe the rp, lest it rob us of the operating system."

"In my opinion, it's actually just a semi-finished product. I don't know what is wrong with rp, so I'll show it off early." Steve Ballmer snorted disdainfully.

Gates was accustomed to thinking while he began to swing his body on the chair, and then said after a long while: "It seems that peace of mind is really necessary. I now think of the machine used in the rp demonstration, which is more like a- A vax minicomputer terminal. Not an ibm-. There are many mysteries in it!"

While swaying his body in different directions, Steve Ballmer made his own suggestion leisurely, "We can also put a smoke bomb in the same bluff. Let those who choose intentionally hesitate, or just wait. Let us launch."

Gates suddenly patted the table openly. "Then we need to target rp in terms of launch time and sales price, and let its plan to seize the market fail."

"We can also use external forces." Steve Ballmer unconsciously grabbed a handful of hair, and then added with a wry smile, "Jobs is so conceited, even Apple’s own graphical user interface Lisa computer does not have Even more cautious suppression will not let go, and this time the philosopher will probably be unable to sit still."

"Tang has always had his own plans. I'm afraid he won't pay attention to rp, the jumping clown. Besides, he is not in Silicon Valley at the moment." Gates shook his head.

"It is precisely because Tang is not in Silicon Valley that Louis Gerstner, who is in charge of philosophers, has become even more angry. You must know that rp is not only launched, but on this basis, it has packaged and launched word processing, spreadsheets, spell checking, etc. The entire set of software is specifically targeted at Philosophers of the same kind, and their respective prices are lowered accordingly."

Steve Ballmer smiled sarcastically, "RP is to please ibm, and suddenly rushed to the front line of ibm- and Fangyuan PC confrontation. Look at the counterattack against -2-3. . You can know where the bottom line of tolerance of philosophers is."

"This strategy of leveraging power is really wonderful." Gates showed a mischievous smile on his face, and then picked up the phone, "I will remind Jobs and Louis Gerstner first. Then give it to "Bit". Put a smoke bomb in the magazine-Microsoft will launch this fall for only $250."

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Louis Gerstner has excellent qualifications as senior executives at McKinsey Consulting and American Express. He has the richest corporate management experience among Tang Huan’s subordinates. Therefore, he is highly reused. Not only is he responsible for the profitable erp department of Philosophy, but also In charge of the disciplinary supervision of all companies.

After Tang Huan left Silicon Valley, Louis Gerstner became even busier.

One piece of work stems from Tang Huan’s intention to launch the erp department, an organization that focuses more on professional fields rather than technology itself, to form a separate application software service provider, and at the same time acquire an auditing company. Enhance the strength of its professional field.

There is another thing that makes Louis Gerstner feel tricky. Seeq is located in Silicon Valley and is mainly responsible for providing it. There have been some intolerable problems.

Louis Gerstner was thinking about how to deal with it properly, and Gates called a "kind reminder" call. He hurriedly sent people related information about rp. After only a few glances, the cold light flashed in his eyes.

It is priced at US$495 and requires an additional US$250 mouse.

Zheru has bought the mouse patent from Stanford University, but the developer, rp, did not come to say hello to Zheru.

More importantly, the delivery time has to wait until the end of this year, and rp has launched the kit with this much-anticipated attention ~www.wuxiaspot.com~.

Among them, spreadsheet software is priced at $395, charting software is priced at $250, and word processing software is priced at $375.

In addition, the kit also includes components such as mail address processing software, spell checking and so on.

Seeing that the kit is diametrically opposed to the Philosopher kit in terms of function and price, Louis Gerstner's first reaction is that this is a market operation plan that deliberately helps ibm-expand its territory, and it must be prepared like a blow-2-3.

Luis Gerstner thought for a moment, and then invited Charles Simeone, who is in charge of technology, to directly ask if the other party knows about rp.

As a result, Charles Simeone smiled disdainfully, "This is so hyped recently, how could I have not heard of it. However, this software was developed on a workstation, and the machine used for demonstration is not like ibm-. So, Even if it is not a scam, it is likely to be a gimmick and farce."

Louis Gerstner asked with a serious face, "Then how do you think it compares with the graphical user interface system we are developing from the demonstration effect?" (to be continued)