Although Bill Gates has relented on the issue of pre-installing IE on overseas Windows systems, there must be some wrangling over the details of the cooperation. However, as long as this cooperation is confirmed, other details are irrelevant.
With this collaboration, the relationship between Microsoft and the Westeros system was effectively broken.
Now that he no longer wants to win over Microsoft, Simon's strategy for the operating system giant has changed.
The series of threatening clauses on Saturday morning, in addition to reducing its stake in Microsoft, accelerating the research and development of the Linux operating system and blocking Microsoft in the Internet field, Simon will begin to make substantial progress, but it is different from the radical in the threat. Instead, boil the frog in warm water.
Among the many technology companies in the Westeros system, it is expected that Ygritte will have the fiercest confrontation with Microsoft. After leaving Seattle that day, Simon rushed directly to San Francisco to discuss matters with several leaders of Eaglet after the relationship with Microsoft broke down.
During the discussion on Saturday afternoon, the response strategy was basically finalized.
First of all, we should speed up the research and development of the Linux operating system, and plan to officially release the PC version of the Linux system with a graphical interface by 1997 at the latest.
In order to achieve this goal, Igret will increase its cooperation with SUN.
In fact, through some cooperation and exchange, Yigrit has obtained a permanent license for the Java language from SUN, and is already developing and improving a software development platform based on the Java language.
Anyone who pays a little attention to the dynamics of the IT industry knows that the development of operating systems is not difficult. The key lies in the construction of a software ecosystem in the field of operating systems.
No matter how great the system is, it's useless if no one provides software for your system.
If you want to build a software ecosystem, the most basic requirement is a software development platform. However, the most popular development language at the moment is Microsoft's C language. Once Yigrit releases its own operating system, Damen will definitely not let Linux systems use C language to develop software.
Java is the best choice for the Linux system envisaged by Simon.
Moreover, the Java language is actually a better computer programming language than the C language. It has strong advantages over the C language in many aspects such as adapting to the network environment. It was once suppressed by the C language for a long time. The key is the strength of Microsoft and the decline of SUN.
In addition to SUN, Simon will also set his sights on the declining Apple.
The reason is still patent.
Although Apple has declined, because it developed the graphical interface operating system earlier than Microsoft, it holds a large number of core patents that are enough to compete with Microsoft Windows. Only by winning Apple can Igret compete with Microsoft in the operating system. Patent barriers established in the field.
The second is to block Microsoft in the Internet field.
After Saturday afternoon's meeting, Igret will no longer license any key Internet technology patents to Microsoft unless it is absolutely necessary.
As for the business that Microsoft has already launched, the Yigrit team also has enough means to suppress it quietly.
Even without Ygritte taking action, Microsoft itself started doing stupid things.
Faced with Simon's pressure, after compromising on IE pre-installation, Simon received a call from Bezos on Monday morning of the new week. Igret's advertising business department suddenly received a notice that Microsoft planned to invest in IE in the second quarter. The advertising budget of Yigret's various platforms has been cut in half.
In the past few years, Microsoft has been one of Yigrit's most important advertisers. In 1994, Microsoft alone spent US$55 million on advertising on various Yigrit platforms, mainly to promote its own products. Operating systems, office software and data center businesses.
Although it is almost a 'single business', both Simon and the management of Igret understand that only by truly benefiting advertisers can their business be sustainable for a long time. Therefore, the operations team has always attached great importance to the feedback on the advertising effectiveness of each platform, and strives to ensure that the effectiveness of online advertising is not inferior to that of traditional advertising platforms.
Because of this strict requirement, although the fees are high, the advertising effect of the Yigret platform is also very valuable.
Prior to this, as a member of the Westeros system, Microsoft also enjoyed special care when advertising on the Igrit platform. In 1994, a US$55 million advertising campaign brought various gains to the software giant. No less than putting $100 million worth of advertising into traditional media.
The relationship between the two parties completely broke down, and Simon was still considering how to reduce Microsoft's exposure on the Yigrit platform. Unexpectedly, Damen, who was obviously a hot-headed student, took the initiative to reduce the planned investment in Yigrit, probably in order to counterattack Simon. Gretel's advertising budget.
This can only be described as stupid.
In traditional business operations, some advertisers will put pressure on media platforms by cutting advertising budgets, forcing them to make various compromises in terms of public opinion. However, Microsoft's advertising budget cuts are a big deal for Igret. It doesn't matter at all.
You know, because Yigrit itself and the rapidly expanding advertising alliance have almost monopolized most of the traffic on the Internet platform, the current advertising business of Yigrit is completely a 'buyer's market', and Microsoft has given up what should have been its own. Advertising resources will soon be filled by other customers. Even if the special offer for Microsoft is removed, Yigrit can still earn more.
In comparison, Microsoft has lost Yigret's platform. If it wants to obtain the same advertising effect on other channels, it must invest more. Moreover, businesses such as data centers that rely heavily on Internet platform promotion will only become more difficult to develop without the support of Yigrit.
Not only that, Damen classmates also tried Simon through Paul Allen, trying to raise funds to buy the Microsoft stocks he held.
This is probably an idea that Bill Gates has had for a long time.
It was only because Microsoft's stock price has been rising steadily in the past few years and the relationship between the two parties has basically remained harmonious that they did not do this.
Now, even though the value of these shares has exceeded 20 billion US dollars, Damen has finally made up his mind.
Microsoft itself will definitely not be able to come up with more than 20 billion US dollars in cash. However, with Microsoft's current development momentum, it will not be difficult for Gates to team up with some capital giants to raise more than 20 billion US dollars. Anyway, as long as the equity is not in Simon's hands, it will be fine.
However, the other party wants to buy it, but Simon has no intention of selling it.
Damen’s classmates are crazy about cutting Microsoft’s advertising investment on the Yigrit platform, but Simon is not crazy about it.
The shares currently in his hands are Simon's most important bargaining chip to hold back his classmates before Igret's Linux operating system can compete with Microsoft.
As long as he holds these shares, Simon has considerable say in the company.
What's more, under the suppression of the Westeros system, even if Microsoft's market value is unlikely to reach a high of 600 billion US dollars this time, the market value of 200 to 300 billion US dollars at the top of the new technology wave will definitely be no problem. Selling now would also be a huge loss for Simon.
Malibu, Point Dume Estate.
After handling matters in Seattle and San Francisco, Simon returned to Los Angeles yesterday afternoon.
Today is March 13th.
on Monday.
Janet's 35th birthday.
The evening birthday party started at seven o'clock in the afternoon and was far more lively than Simon's birthday party last month.
For a long time after they met, Janet was very concerned about her age. However, after the age of 30, apart from a slight change in a woman's temperament as she becomes a wife and mother, the passage of time has not left many marks on her body, and her initial worries are finally let go.
When a birthday comes, of course you have to celebrate it.
Simon had always seen in many places the argument that Western women age easily, but he didn't agree with it at the time.
Changes in a person's appearance and body shape are greatly affected by their natural physique and living environment.
Whether one ages easily or not basically varies from person to person.
Whether in the East or the West, there are many 'fairies' who are naturally able to resist the erosion of time. This is true for Simon, Catherine and Janet.
In the past, Kathryn Bigelow became the first female Best Director in the history of the Oscars in 2010. On the Oscar podium at that time, Katherine, who was still elegant in a brown evening dress, attracted people even in her thirties and forties. It is believed, however, that the female director was actually born in 1951, which was 2010.
In addition to God's blessing, women who have been pampered for a long time and those who have to work hard for daily necessities will naturally have very different appearances and figures at the same age. There is also the so-called Russian girl who becomes an aunt after marriage. In fact, if the living conditions are ordinary and under hard work, where do women not behave like this after marriage
Birthday party scene at Shell Villa.
Wearing a silk burgundy evening dress that she has preferred over the years, Janet held Simon's arm and walked through the crowd. One was mature and calm, the other elegant and bright. Even though they knew the age difference between the two, even if they deliberately wanted to Guests who secretly find some flaws can't help but subconsciously feel that this pair is a perfect match.
When the two people came towards her, after so many years, Kathryn Bigelow still felt the same as when they first met.
The boy who gave people a sense of maturity far beyond his years is still young and calm.
The young girl who once maintained her girlish nature still escapes from the bright and beautiful.
However, from 1986 to 1995, many years have passed without realizing it.
Time flies like water.
Slowly but firmly, quietly stealing too many people's time.
He affectionately hugged Janet who threw herself into his arms, said happy birthday, and looked at a young man with a warm smile. Simon naturally smiled back.
While chatting, I mentioned that I recently got a cat.
It's a very beautiful shorthair.
Now there are two puppies and three cats at home.
Janet said with great interest that she must go and see it when she had time, and complained that Simon didn't like pets and didn't keep any at home.
Simon was very aggrieved by this.
It's obvious that neither of them likes pets.
Don't have that kind of patience.
Of course, Janet will not reveal the truth at this time. For example, a certain guy actually likes to keep pets, but if he reveals it, it would be a bit anti-human.
After chatting with Catherine for a while, Sandra Bullock, whom she had known for a long time, also came over.
After hugging and sending birthday wishes, the girl's eyes flickered slightly, and she looked at the beautiful couple in front of her with envy. After all, she was just chatting about various interesting and trivial matters recently.
Simon sensed Sandra's thoughts and thoughtfully mentioned that the recent projects were not suitable for her, and all she needed was some beautiful vases. He also joked that as the muse who worked with him on "Run Lola Run", if there is a suitable opportunity, she will of course be the first person to consider.
This is also true.
Sandra was a little embarrassed.
Since she missed a certain relationship, Sandra has focused most of her thoughts on her career these years.
Relying on Simon's support, Sandra has always maintained a top level, but the landscape of Hollywood has changed faster and faster in recent years, and she feels that she can't keep up. Moreover, inevitably, the opportunities to meet Simon became less and less. Instead, he and Janet often went shopping and ate together in private, but Janet didn't pay much attention to Daenerys' affairs at all.
During this time, Daenerys was preparing for a series of big projects. As long as she could get the script, Sandra had basically read it, tried to contact some roles, and had several phone calls with Simon, but unfortunately there was no result. Therefore, it is inevitable to feel uneasy.
Most of the celebrities in the industry who are clearly at the top of the pyramid but are still prone to various psychological problems stem from this kind of anxiety and uneasiness.
Everyone is like this.
You can pick it up, but you can't put it down.
After finally climbing to the top of the mountain, I was always worried that I would be squeezed down by others.
Simon is a very nostalgic person.
However, none of these recent projects are suitable for him. He hopes that Sandra can become a real top actress, rather than a vase in some special effects blockbusters.
When Simon said that Sandra was his muse, Janet was immediately dissatisfied and expressed that she was jealous.
Very hard to coax.
Sandra smiled and confessed that she had a boyfriend, but she was worried that he would be too inferior in front of a certain guy, so she didn't bring him over today.
When Simon heard this, he covered his chest with "heartache" and was immediately hit several times by Janet.
At eight o'clock, in front of the hill-like birthday cake, everyone sang a blessing song together and cut the cake. At the reminder of the waiter, the guests gathered in pairs in the center of the hall.
The song "Young and Beautiful" that had been quietly rehearsed for more than half a month started to sound.
A little girl singing live.
Being in this circle, as soon as Christina opened her mouth, all the guests at the scene immediately tasted the amazement. Whether they were hugging each other on the dance floor in the center of the hall and slowly dancing, or holding champagne and red wine around them and savoring it, they were all immersed in it. , quietly drunk.
Tonight's two protagonists are naturally at the center of the dance floor.
Janet hugged Simon tightly and buried her head in the man's neck. When the song was halfway through, she leaned into his ear and said emotionally: "Thank you, my love."
Simon smiled and kissed the woman's earlobe, saying softly: "Me too."
Janet's body went limp, and she seemed to say something inexplicably again: "You little bastard, catch me."
Simon, however, understood and caught Janet's right arm that was originally wrapped around him, holding it on the woman's wrist.
It just doesn't have the same strength as before.
Janet rubbed Simon's cheek contentedly, completely letting go of her thoughts, and indulged in enjoying the moment.
The singing echoed in the hall.
*…
*Lord, when I go to heaven, please allow me to take my lover with me.
* Please open the door of heaven for him.
*Please send me such grace.
*That graceful demeanor, that majestic appearance.
*That handsome face.
*That is the light of my faith, that is the other side of my sinking.
*…