readx(); Bill Gates is silent again. In fact, Microsoft is also in a big trouble now. In July last year, Microsoft was accused of monopoly by many companies and promised to give up extreme anti-competitive business practices.
This thing is very simple. Microsoft relies on its position as the leader in operating systems to require hardware manufacturers to pay system usage fees for the computers they produce, even if the computer does not use Microsoft's operating system at all!
It can be seen how strong Microsoft was at that time. It was precisely because of this overlord clause that the government came to mediate. At that time, Microsoft's stock price fell a lot.
Fruit Company, in particular, has been suing Microsoft, saying that Microsoft's system infringes upon Fruit Company's patent rights. At this time, the person at the helm of Fruit Company was not Steve Jobs.
Microsoft has become helpless in the United States and urgently needs to open up blank overseas markets to prove that it is still the market leader and avoid being taken away by other companies such as fruit companies.
Microsoft is not the only company that makes operating systems. There are also many users of Fruit Company's systems, not just in the United States, but also in Europe and even Asia. They are also Microsoft's competitors and can keep Microsoft out of the door. . For example, India has its own operating system, which has been difficult for Microsoft to implement.
Moreover, the creativity of Chinese people is also world-famous. It is inevitable that another company will not emerge in China and develop a useful operating system. Then Microsoft will completely lose the good opportunity to enter China.
To put it bluntly, it's just a matter of time. Feng Yu made it clear to Bill Gates that the longer the delay, the more detrimental it would be to Microsoft.
And Feng Yu also has a subtext that he has the ability to keep Microsoft out of China.
This is really not a boast. As long as Feng Yu tells the leaders that China should develop its own system, then it is very likely that Microsoft will be blocked from China.
Although Microsoft's systems in previous lives had a very high penetration rate, didn't governments, enterprises and institutions still use some special systems, some systems developed by Huaxia Corporation
And this also involves a network information security issue. After Lianxiang acquired IBM in the previous life, didn’t the US government remove IBM from the government procurement list? Although the price is lower, they still dare not buy it. To put it bluntly, they are afraid of even thinking about installing backdoor programs in their computers.
The same goes for the Chinese government. Why didn't they buy a cheaper computer instead of buying one from Lianxiang? We just consider security issues and are afraid that some information may be accidentally leaked.
Of course, these reasons cannot stop Microsoft from entering China. How did Microsoft become popular in the previous life? Sue Yinshan for infringement because Yinshan also uses a cracked version of Microsoft system.
At that time, many companies and individuals in China, including the government, were using pirated software from Microsoft, and Microsoft turned a blind eye to this. Then, after the Chinese people became accustomed to piracy and squeezed out other software companies, Microsoft took action on the most popular Yinshan Software Company at the time and unified the market in one fell swoop, leaving it with no competitors in China!
That kind of method cost Microsoft a lot of profits, and it was a last resort. Now as long as you agree to Feng Yu's conditions, you can promote genuine Microsoft software in China and make a lot of profits. This is also very important for the development of Microsoft.
"Feng, I need to discuss this matter with others. Can you tell me, you ask Microsoft to reduce the price of the system, so how much should it be reduced?" Bill Gates asked.
"The complete system must at least include WIN95 and OFFICE office software. Of course, we will also make all computers have Microsoft's IE browser. This will also be of great benefit to the promotion of Microsoft's IE browser. Well, I think After a while, I gave Microsoft a total of 100 RMB, including free upgrade services."
"One hundred RMB? How many US dollars is that?" Bill Gates had a very bad premonition. How does he remember that the exchange rate of the US dollar is much higher than that of the RMB
"About twelve dollars." Feng Yu said easily.
"What? Twelve dollars! How is this possible! Any set of our genuine software costs more than twelve dollars. For example, the WIN95 system costs at least more than a hundred dollars. You are only willing to give us one-tenth of the price. But they ask us to carry other software, how can this be done!”
This price is so outrageous that Bill Gates cannot agree to it no matter what!
"Bill, let me remind you, if you cooperate with Lianxiang, you can still make money. After all, after the system is developed, you can install one set and charge one set. You will make money no matter how much it is. If no one uses Microsoft's system , and Microsoft gets nothing."
"How is it possible? Our system is the best."
"But after all, there are still many companies that produce systems and software, right? And we in China also have more than one company that develops system software. Do you believe that if those companies unite to develop Chinese operating systems, then Microsoft will completely Losing China’s market.”
"You don't have such good engineers." Bill Gates said confidently.
The strength of Microsoft is that they have world-class software engineers, which is also an important reason why they are ahead of other companies.
"But I have money. It seems that many of Microsoft's engineers are poached from other companies with high salaries, right? I don't need to poach your core engineers, I just need to poach all the engineers who understand Chinese. What do you think?" Feng Yu asked with a smile.
Threatening, Feng was threatening him! Bill Gates was very unhappy, but he couldn't find anything to refute. Feng Yu's financial strength is enough to ensure that he can complete this matter. How much is Microsoft's stock alone worth
What's more, Feng Yu must be related to the Chinese government. With the power of a country, Microsoft will definitely not be able to compete!
"But the price you gave is too low."
"There is no way. Our economic level in China is still relatively poor after all. No one will be willing to use things that are too expensive. Haven't you seen pirated versions in other countries? If the prices in China and the United States are the same , then I can guarantee that China’s pirated version will make it difficult for your Microsoft genuine version.”
This was the case in the previous life. Although Microsoft has signed contracts with many PC manufacturers, don't forget that there is also a kind of computer called an assembly machine!
This did not come with its own software, and it was also the most widely accepted method at the time, because assembling it yourself did not give up the added value of the brand and could be much cheaper. Computers with the same configuration, if assembled and branded, can have a price difference of 50%! Then the system is installed with a cracked version without paying a dime. Finally, the price of Microsoft's system in China is much cheaper than that in the United States.
"I need to think about this matter. I can't give you an answer right away. And I think you also understand that the company's board of directors will not approve this price!" Bill Gates persuaded again.
Feng Yu smiled: "You are the chairman, aren't you? You have the final say on how to decide. I hope to get your answer as soon as possible. Together, we can make Microsoft take off!" (To be continued.)