Rebirth of the Tech Madman

Chapter 31 Really robbed others of their jobs

Seattle, Microsoft’s office.

Gates, sitting in a chair, is shaking his body non-stop, this is his signature movement when thinking.

Rubinstein put down his coffee and said in a joking tone, “Bill, everyone is considered old friends. Frankly speaking, when I negotiated the BASIC license contract for IMSAI with you, it really gave you a lot of pressure. You will not be there. You still have to worry about it now.”

“That’s not the case. At that time, you were really scheming, but I looked young and ignorant.” Gates changed his sitting position and said lightly.

Rubinstein smiled heartily, “To this day, you have become a talented and rough boss. How to convince you to accept my point of view really makes me work hard. Take a stand, what do you think?”

Gates seems to have considered the stakes more or less, he sat upright and said: “According to your theoretical analysis, your WordStar directly has a conflict of interest with Tang’s software. Kildare’s CP/M sales will be The Mac is affected by the impact on other computers using Intel microprocessors, but Microsoft is not in this list. Every personal computer will use BASIC, whether Mac or Dondi’s TRS-80, it seems that I don’t have it. It’s necessary to spend energy to wander this muddy water.”

Rubinstein showed such an expression on his face, “The personal computer market does not need to be a monopoly now. If that is the case, the more resources in Tang’s hands will be gathered, and he will definitely extend his tentacles into other areas and rob us of our living space. Now, doesn’t he already have spreadsheets, word processing, and MA. Besides, Bill, don’t say that you are indifferent to CGrid’s ability to attract money. The evenly matched situation is good for you and me.”

Gates smiled noncommitantly. Tang Huan is now not only carrying out three projects at the same time, but also has a database, but there has been no movement until now. It is estimated that he is stuck in the quagmire of technical research and cannot extricate himself, even if he wants to enter another. In the field, there may also be powerlessness, and there may not be any new threats to Microsoft.

I really don’t have to, and follow the treacherous guy Rubinstein to toss about.

Furthermore, Zerone has expanded too fast, and the software development company should be short and sharp in scale, so as to cope with the ever-changing situation of the high-tech industry. However, in less than half a year, the number of employees has already exceeded one hundred, which is bound to become Institutions are bloated and inefficient. The hidden crisis may break out at some point. In the past few years, too many examples of failure have been seen.

It is said that the alliance that Rubinstein is launching may not be lethal, but a joint price war and a release of Zeroe’s blood can accelerate the process of collapse.

Seeing that Gates was not enthusiastic, Rubinstein shook his head with a wry smile, “So, you have no intention of participating.”

“Not all, I will stand behind you and cheer.” Gates showed a childlike smile on his face.

Rubinstein nodded, got up to say goodbye, and when he sat in the driving seat of his car, he finally couldn’t help being annoyed and smashed the steering wheel severely, “This stingy idiot can only be self-righteous.”

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Speaking from the truth, Tang Huan couldn’t help but feel a little proud of pushing his competitors so quickly to deal with him, but he was also a little surprised. Would the gap be so large that it would arouse public outrage.

So, Tang Huan planned to drive around and take a closer look at the personal computer market.

Of course, there is no such thing as a hypermarket such as a computer city at this time. It is just that some well-known chain stores have appeared.

For example, in the Bit chain store established in 1975, it was here that Jobs and Woz received orders for Apple’s first-generation machines, thus discovering an opportunity for entrepreneurship.

Another example, a chain store named Computer Garden, which has only recently been established but has a good momentum of development, was invested and established by Millard, the owner of IMSAI.

The “big copycat” IMSAI company collapsed due to mismanagement, but the boss ushered in the second spring in other industries. I have to say that shopping malls are really fickle.

Tang Huan is now walking into the Computer Park Store, where many types of microcomputers are placed.

Obviously, such a large-scale store cannot accept the manufacturer’s monopoly clause that only sells one product.

Tang Huan’s eyes fell to the most eye-catching position, and the computer located here must be the most popular in the market. Not surprisingly, there is an Apple second-generation machine there, and the exquisite packaging boxes of CGrid and WordEasy, as well as various function expansion cards, are crowded around the Apple machine.

“This computer is the latest model Apple2Plus, equipped with a 5.25 inch disk drive, 48K internal memory…”

A salesperson is working hard to explain to two customers, “Only the Apple machine can perform all the functions of CGrid. After you buy it back, the office clerk can get started without much training, various financial and sales Statistical reports can produce results on the same day. If you buy an additional printer, you can also print them out. Think about it, don’t the bosses care about this thing?”

Tang Huan heard this and smiled silently. This person is professional enough and knows the product very well.

Tang Huan scanned other types of computers again, almost nobody cares about it.

For example, the PET computer of Comodo, like Apple2, uses a 6502 microprocessor.

It is said that Camdo almost bought the start-up Apple at the time, but was frightened by the big opening of Jobs’ lion, and felt that the price was not good, so he developed the type of personal computer in front of him. It is estimated that the group of people now regret their death.

Another well-known personal computer in the store is Dondi’s TRS-80, which uses a Z80 microprocessor and is well-designed and features small size.

Because TRS-80 mainly relies on RadioShack, a more powerful national chain sales network for marketing, it has obvious advantages in market channels. Although the functions are obviously inferior to Apple computers, the price is correspondingly much lower, so sales have been good.

Judging from this store alone, Tang Huan’s software and Apple’s computer do indeed overwhelm competitors. No wonder Rubinstein is rushing around in a hurry.

Well, brother did grab your job, UU reading www.uukanshu.com can understand your mood, but cannot tolerate your behavior.

After learning about the most cutting-edge market conditions, Tang Huan planned to return to the company to arrange some countermeasures.

He was not driving fast. When passing by a high-end clothing store Wilkes Bashford, he remembered his upcoming trip to Southeast Asia. He would definitely attend a lot of business activities at that time, and he should prepare a few more formal outfits.

So, Tang Huan stopped the car and walked into the shop. As a result, he met Jobs.

Recently, Jobs has changed a lot. For example, he quit hallucinogens, stopped practicing strict vegetarianism, and reduced the time spent on meditation.

In addition, there is one more thing. It is said that Jobs had another girl who was an employee of Regis McKenna Company. It was regarded as the beginning of a formal relationship.

After seeing Tang Huan, Jobs was taken aback for a moment, and soon greeted him enthusiastically, “Tang, let me introduce you to Barbara Yasinski, my girlfriend.”

As he said, Steve Jobs also approached Tang Huan’s ear, and continued braggingly: “This is a beauty with Polynesian and Polish descent, much better than the girl you were looking for when you were in New York.”

Tang Huan looked still, and replied in a low voice, “So, can she dance? You know, a woman who has received dance training can easily perform various poses, you know.”

The smile on Jobs’s face suddenly froze, and his eyes stared.

“I’m sorry, this is privacy. I’m over talking.” Tang Huan shrugged apologetically, “I’ll pick two sets of clothes. See you later.”