"Bill, look at this invitation." Ballmer placed an invitation on Bill Gates' desk.
Even thinking about Yinshan Software Company, what kind of invitation did they send me? Could it be that they have developed another powerful software product
Bill Gates suddenly thought of what Feng Yu once said to him, saying that Microsoft's PC system will also be challenged, right
Bill Gates quickly opened the invitation letter, which indeed said that Lianxiang Yinshan has officially started to produce a PC operating system. A window system based on LINUX basic code will be at an unprecedented low price.
Ballmer saw the shocked look on Bill Gates' face, the same look he had when he first saw the invitation.
What surprised him the most was that Lianxiang Yinshan would not hold this new product launch conference in China, but would instead hold the conference in New York, the Empire State Building.
What this means is already obvious, it is aimed at Microsoft, who makes Microsoft the absolute overlord of PC operating systems!
"Notice further and ask all directors to come back immediately and convene an impromptu board meeting!"
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"Bill, what's the matter, calling us back in such a hurry? Someone sent the wrong message, right?" Paul Allen asked with a look of displeasure.
He still had something to do with his own company. He was originally holding a board meeting, but was called back by Microsoft. Originally he said he would not come to participate, but Ballmer told him that Bill said that everyone must be present this time, and anyone who cannot come back will be responsible.
Ballmer's deceptive behavior made Paul Allen very angry, so he deliberately said this.
As for saying the wrong thing, of course it is impossible, and he himself would not believe that Ballmer would make such a low-level mistake.
Bill Gates ignored Paul Allen and looked at the others: "Everyone is here, Ballmer, please introduce the situation."
Ballmer told him about the invitation, and the conference room immediately fell into a deadly silence. They never thought that a "small company" like Yinshan would dare to challenge their position as Microsoft in the Windows system!
"Steve, are you kidding us? That Chinese company, Lianxiang Yinshan, is going to hold a press conference to announce their upcoming PC operating system? Even Fruit Company and IBM can't compete with us in this regard. Competition, that small company, why should they!"
Lianxiang Yinshan is the largest software company in China, but in front of a giant like Microsoft, it is really a small company.
Ballmer said at this time: "Paul, let me remind you. Last month, Forbes valued Lianxiang Yinshan and ranked it No. 1 among unlisted software companies, even among unlisted IT companies. Among enterprises, it also ranks first. They estimate the market value of this company to exceed 50 billion US dollars!"
"Fifty billion U.S. dollars? Is this considered a big company? Let's not talk about our peak, let's just say now, our market value exceeds 400 billion U.S. dollars, right? Their top is only one-eighth of ours. This How many IT companies are there in the world with such a market capitalization? And how many IT companies are there that have a market capitalization comparable to ours?"
"As for market share, many of our software products are number one. To put it bluntly, many of our products are even in a monopoly position. Can they do it? Even in the Chinese and Eastern European markets, they are only on par with us. That’s all. As for other markets, they are far inferior to us.”
"They are not as good as us in every aspect, how can they compete with us? I think they just want to let off steam so as to build momentum for their listing, so that the stocks they issue can be sold quickly at high prices."
Paul Allen's remarks were supported by many people. They all also know about the competitor Lianxiang Yinshan, which is said to be preparing to go public.
It is normal to release some good news before going public to stimulate the stock price. As for the news that turned out to be wrong and the stock price fell, I'm afraid all the shareholders had cashed out and made money, while the retail investors were the ones who lost.
Bill Gates suddenly said at this time: "Don't forget, at Microsoft, we were just a small company that made software for IBM. But now, we have successfully surpassed IBM. Our original scale is larger than it is now. Even thinking about Yinshan is far worse."
"Yes, we caught up with the good times. At that time, the operating systems were all competing. We stood out with simpler operations, and gradually became the number one in the industry, and even formed a de facto monopoly. And our other products, such as office software etc., and gradually became the number one in the world.”
"If we can do it, why can't they? Not to mention other markets, the Chinese and Eastern European markets alone have more geographical advantages than us."
"Bill, I agree with what you said, but if they were holding a new product launch conference in Beijing, China, or in Moscow, I believe they might have made a good operating system. But they chose New York , that is to say, they have made an English version of the operating system and want it to be available to the whole world. Do you think it is possible?" Paul Allen asked rhetorically.
Whether it is China or Eastern Europe, their native language is not English. How can they make an English operating system? It would be more normal to make it in Russian or Chinese.
Hearing Paul Allen's words, Bill Gates also felt that he might be too nervous. But last time Feng Yu said he would give Microsoft a blow in terms of office software, and it really happened.
So why is it impossible for him to give Microsoft a blow on the operating system? Feng Yu must be very proud to have become the richest man in the world at such a young age and hold too many high-quality assets.
Even for the sake of face, Feng Yu would invest a large amount of money in developing operating systems. At least with their geographical advantages, they can occupy a place in China and Eastern Europe.
"Have you ever thought about it, Lianxiang Group was listed in Xiangjiang, and Lianxiang Yinshan also inquired on the exchange in Xiangjiang. Even if they were to build momentum for the listing, they should have chosen Xiangjiang. Why did they choose New York? ?" Bill Gates asked.
"Maybe they are planning to list on Nasdaq. Since Lianxiang Group and Lianxiang Yinshan are listed separately, risks can be reduced on two exchanges. Besides, how can Hong Kong's media attention be compared with Compared with New York in the United States, this is the largest, most prosperous, and richest city in the world!" Paul Allen looked arrogant.
"This... forget it, everyone, be prepared. If the other party is really developing, or has successfully developed PC operating system software, then we must suppress them. If the other party is just for hype, then let them hype it. I won’t go on. I’m going to attend the launch of their new product this time. Paul, how about you lead the team?”
Paul Allen raised the corners of his mouth: "Okay, I want to see how their farce goes!"
… (To be continued.)