Rebirth of the Tech Madman

Chapter 650: Can IBM keep its star?

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After confirming the test results, the US National Security Agency and other NATO members immediately revised the "tempest" anti-eavesdropping information advanced specifications. In Bell Labs, major banks and other institutions that are also sensitive to information leakage Upon request, a special version for civilian use was also launched. . For more latest chapters visit: ШЩЩ.⑦⑨XS.сОМ.

You should know that such specifications are not documents that can be consulted at will, and even some of the detailed rules and regulations are secret. After all, this kind of fighting method is often aimed at a very strong attack on sex. If you show specific measures, people may crack it down on the right ‘medicine’.

The reason why the US National Security Agency was able to provide a civilian version this time was not only due to the pressure of the spread of panic in the business world, but also because with the advancement of technology, some problems have inevitably begun to enter the public domain.

Advanced product technology does not mean that it is safe and secure. In the original time and space, the limited use of mobile phones by many heads of state is an example.

Another proof is the political election process. When electronic information collection equipment has matured, why use the original manual vote counting? The reason is that this kind of information leakage may lead to fraud.

Therefore, the mysterious electronic eavesdropping is not just a legend. It may happen to the public without knowing it. The National Security Agency must face up to this demand.

As for the instigator who frightened everyone into the "chicken" flying dog, not only did not provoke complaints about nothing to find trouble, but also received a lot of praise, thanking him for his early attention to this field and avoiding major information security incidents that may occur.

This recognition is first manifested in the US Department of Defense throwing a large order worth US$242 million to Fangyuan Computer and Zheru Software, including 90,000 computers.

However, this money is not so easy to make, because the other party requires follow-up maintenance and upgrades to reach more than ten years. The accounting department of Fangyuan and Zheru calculates and evaluates the profits and the accompanying risks around the clock.

Fortunately, no matter what, there is one more business opportunity to open the way for the new 32-bit microcomputer products, and it is still the kind of high-end field that does not cost money.

The circuit design of the product can achieve a computer that meets the electromagnetic radiation ‘radiation’ standard required by the "Storm" specification, which is unique in this regard. Large customers who have such needs have taken the initiative to visit the ‘door’.

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As the big boss, Tang Huan is mainly responsible for pointing out the way forward for his subordinates and finding all kinds of work to keep them busy. This time was no exception. After he started to stir up the flames, he no longer saw such visitors of the average level. Instead, he ‘spared’ time to deal with ‘private’ affairs.

My uncle Han Anyuan visited the United States as the head of the Funan government and the prime minister, and Tang Huan is a supporter behind the scenes. Must cooperate with its itinerary to do auxiliary work.

It can be said that as long as the trip goes smoothly. All further support, including aid, is implemented, and Tang Huan is almost ready to start his experiment with the country as the canvas.

Despite the fact that Funan is small and poor, but the contradictions are large and many, Han Anyuan only started this indispensable US trip after he made a minimum stable deployment. Therefore, time has been delayed until now.

In this way, Tang Huan, who had not spent many days on the west coast, flew to the east coast again.

He still lives behind the scenes because he doesn't want to make publicity. It was not as busy as Han Anyuan, who was spinning around.

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In his spare time, Gerry Roche, a well-known corporate headhunter with extensive social relations, came to report, and IBM’s Don Estelitch finally agreed to have a private conversation with Tang Huan.

Hearing the news, Tang Huan raised his brows and asked curiously, "Don Estelitch is loyal to IBM. I have heard about it. How do you move the other party, risking being exposed and criticized. Risks, talk to me?"

"Of course it is because of the pressure of attention caused by sincere digging and possible job-hopping." Gerry Roche smiled triumphantly, "Furthermore, it was reported that Fangyuan Computer Company was pursuing Don Estelic. After the news, other computer companies also seemed to have figured out the mystery. They threw an olive branch to Don Estelitch with great fanfare, which can now be described as sitting on the crater. After all, IBM’s trust cannot be infinite, the blue giant can’t give Don Estelic more, and suspicion will eventually be unavoidable.”

Tang Huan ‘yin’ and said: "You mean, Don Estelitch might be trying to find a way to get rid of the current troubles from me?"

"Perhaps." Gerry Rozi nodded, "In Don Estelitch's view. The digging operation initiated by Fangyuan Computer Company means more than the demand for talents. He doesn't want to be two people. A symbol and bargaining chip for the wrestling of giant companies."

"Of course..." Gerry Roche smiled playfully and added: "People can never get rid of vanity completely. To be so valued by Tang He Fangyuan Computer Company, he must be quite proud and happy in his heart."

"Okay, then take him to see me right away." Tang Huan made a gesture, "I have to take a closer look in person, this'Father of IBM-PC', what kind of mental journey is now, IBM can retain itself The star?"

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No matter who is in the world's top companies, it is inevitable to be complacent. The difference is nothing more than this kind of emotions flowing on the surface or hidden in the heart. Without exception, Don Estelic belongs to the latter, but he is also because of this. Troubled.

Although IBM is self-contained, similar to an independent kingdom, it has a certain degree of closedness, but the news of "Fangyuan Computer Company's high-paying competitor IBM's personal computer department "door" founder" really has too much to offer. There is a place for the hype, the media talked about it every three days, the gossip was flying all over the sky, and IBM was also spreading widely.

It is not difficult to imagine that Don Estelitch, the vice president of IBM, will attract a lustful look no matter where he goes. Even a good friend who took over his position, Bill Lowo, who is currently in charge of the personal computer business, asked in private, "What are you planning now?"

"What can I do?" Don Estelich asked back in a gloomy question, and then smiled bitterly: "Actually, my idea is very simple and simple, I just want to stay at IBM until I retire."

"Even if you like to work and live simply, I am afraid that the external situation will not make you wish. After all, not everyone is so simple, and there are quite a few people who like to'complicate' simple things." Bill Lowo said emotionally: "You can't help feeling the strangeness in the eyes of many people around you?"

"Actually. In my heart, it is the same. One thing that Fangyuan Computer Company values ​​me most is that my status as a former IBM-PC leader will seriously dampen IBM's morale once I quit." Don Estelich emphasized his tone. Said: "I don't want to be this betrayer, but facing those suspicious eyes, I feel very uncomfortable."

"There is no such thing as a betrayer. IBM can't always be a place where people can fight for a lifetime." Bill Lowo added pointedly: "Let's talk about the personal computer business. If it hasn't started yet' If you're lustful, that large-scale abolition is not impossible."

"Why. Is the PS/2 project development not going well?" Although he was transferred from the "door" of the personal computer department, Don Estelitch, who has devoted a lot of effort here, still cares about its every move.

"What is the biggest difference between the development of PS/2 now and the original development of IBM-PC, do you know?" Bill Lowo asked not to answer.

Don Estelich barely thought about it, he opened his mouth and replied: "At that time, our department was independent of IBM’s existing system. While enjoying the support of the head office’s resources, it did nothing. There is no need to be shackled. It can often achieve 120% efficiency. Now, the "door" of the IBM-PC department has returned to the management system of the head office, and it is no different from other units. It does anything, no matter how big or small, All have to pay attention to the process, which is infected with bureaucratic habits."

"That's it." Bill Lowo sighed. "When the IBM-PC was first developed, there were only a dozen project team members, and the time was only more than a year; now the personal computer department has more than 10,000 employees, but it can replicate the miracle of IBM-PC research and development. , Did you launch PS/2 in just over a year?"

Don Estelic was silent for a moment. Tentatively asked: "How far is the PS/2 project development progress?"

"It's not possible to launch this year. It's a foregone conclusion." Bill Lowo shrugged. "You also know that compared to the previous IBM-PC to IBM-PC/XT, and then to IBM-PC/AT, there is After the foundation, it is gradually upgraded. It can save some effort; but PS/2 needs to build a brand-new architecture, and the workload can be imagined. Moreover, there are four generations of Fangyuan personal computers as a reference for competitors. The design of /2 had to be changed many times."

"This is only internally and externally. We and Microsoft jointly developed a new ‘operating’ operating system OS/2. The progress is also fast and slow, and the programmers on both sides are very uncomfortable and often quarrel."

"It can be said that Microsoft, which is preparing to go public, can no longer hold it; after the first spreadsheet software Multiplan was eliminated by Lotus 1-2-3, a similar product of the Lotus Flower software, we still did not give up. This year, we are Apple. MAC, developed the first spreadsheet software Excel on the platform."

"In addition, Gates is very restless in the'operating' system. While providing MS-DOS for the entire IBM-PC standard platform, he promoted another'operating' system Xenix; while working with us to jointly develop OS/2, On the one hand, we are actively preparing to release Windows 1.0 of the graphical user interface system within the year."

Speaking of this, Bill Lowo shook his head sarcastically, "Half-hearted, nothing more than that, it's hard for Microsoft to spend such a deep mind."

With regard to Microsoft, Don Estelich was not embarrassed to participate in the commentary. The reason why Gein, a software company that also **** blood from IBM, now has capital that is arrogantly committed to "yin" violations, except for IBM. The relationship between former CEO John Opel is unfavorable. It also had a lot to do with the carelessness that was almost indulgent when he was in office.

Therefore, Don Estelich continued to grasp the PS/2 project progress and analyzed it down: "If PS/2 comes out next year, it will also give the four generations of Fangyuan personal computers too much time to seize the market."

"It's not just personal computers. We seem to have missed a certain opportunity for the development of microcomputers, but unfortunately there is no chance to make up." Bill Lowo shook his head somewhat lonely, and took a photo of Don Estelic before leaving. "Don’t be too harsh on yourself. The saint is just a legend. This time I’m going to Los Angeles on vacation, just to stay away from right and wrong, just relax and relax."

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Don Estelich heard a lot of information from the sincere care of his friends from Bill Lowo’s words, and he couldn’t fully digest it for a while, but he decided to listen first, that is, to eliminate the public opinion around him as soon as possible. Gossip, and the most effective way is to directly'deal' with Tang Huan, the supreme ruler of the opposing camp.

After expressing this wish to Gerry Rozi, who had harassed him once every three days, Don Estelitch waited for the reply from the other party while preparing to go to Los Angeles.

He and his wife, Mary Ann Ellier, have three children, but there are only two husbands and wives on this trip. Other companions include IBM interns and some family members of staff.

After Don Estelitch got the ticket, Gerry Roche replied, "Tang just has time, come on."

Go ahead! Don Estelitch, who had no choice, asked his wife for advice, "Or you go to Los Angeles first, and I'll be there later after I have talked about it."

Mary Ann Ellier understood her husband’s dilemma this year, so she said, “I’ll stay with you. It’s not bad to go to New York~www.wuxiahere.com~ That’s it, husband’s wife. The two set off from Florida to meet Tang Huan. The richest man was very generous, and did not rush to start the meeting soon after seeing the time, but arranged for them to stay in a five-star hotel first.

"Female" people are always unavoidable of gossip. Mary Ann Ellier was curiously talking about the legendary Tang Huan, and she turned on the TV at the same time, and CNN was broadcasting news.

"A Delta Air Lines flight 191 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Los Angeles, stopped at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, crashed and crashed around 18:05 local time, killing approximately 134 people. , 29 people were lucky enough to survive."

"It is initially estimated that the cause of the accident was the weather, but one minute before the tragedy, a Lille jet successfully landed at the airport."

"My God, isn't this the plane we plan to take in Los Angeles!" Mary Ann Ellier yelled out of her voice, frightened Don Estelitch, who was looking at the information, and snapped. He dropped the pen in his hand to the ground.

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