Li Zetian smiled at Bill Gates, nodded and said, "Yes, Excel is definitely a killer office software! By the way, people from Apple will come to communicate with you later to avoid software incompatibilities! Strong! Under the strong alliance, Microsoft will grow rapidly!"
When everyone heard the words, they nodded.
"Bill, Paul, Microsoft will leave it to you, call me if you have anything!" Li Zetian ordered, ready to leave. Now that he is rich, he is naturally equipped with a BP machine. Although Motorola had successfully developed the first mobile phone in 1973, it took 10 years to form a product and launch it on the market.
The two nodded and said, "Okay!"
After Li Zetian left, the people in the conference room were still shocked by the Excel software.
Bill Gates said to Paul with emotion: "Chronos is a genius, established Apple and Microsoft, and now designs such powerful software as Excel! I think, as a competitor in this era, he must be the most powerful. Painful thing!!!"
Paul Allen laughed: "This is not something we should have a headache, but the computer companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard, DEC. By the way, Bill, have you noticed that when we talk about Excel, we are all very excited, And Chronos is very calm? What does that mean?"
Bill Gates frowned slightly.
Paul Allen said: "This shows that Excel is not the best idea for Chronos, and he has a better idea in his head than the killer software Excel!!!"
Bill Gates nodded in agreement: "I'm afraid yes, Chronos gives me the impression that he is extremely smart, but he is hidden, as if everything is in his grasp, and what we see is always just an iceberg. A corner!"
Paul Allen said: "Contemporaries, I don't admire anyone, only Chronos makes me admire!!!"
At this time, Bill Gates was a little fortunate that he did not have his own business and established a company to compete with Microsoft. Otherwise, it will definitely be easily defeated by Microsoft!
"Let's start working! Let everyone discuss how to develop Excel software and set up an Excel project team immediately!" Bill Gates said.
Paul Allen nodded and said, "Yes."
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Frankly speaking, in the era of personal computers, software did not make money as much as hardware. Therefore, relatively speaking, Li Zetian still pays more attention to Apple at this stage.
The development of the Apple-ll personal computer was already on the agenda, led by a team led by Wozniak and Zhang Han. Li Zetian intends to use the Mos6502 microprocessor, because this microprocessor is super cheap, and its performance is not worse than the Intel8080, but it is still in the research and development stage.
Li Zetian decided to take the initiative and let Apple invest and participate in the development of Mos6502. In this way, Mos6502 can be developed ahead of time, thereby speeding up the development of Apple-ll. In addition, Apple's purchase price of Mos6502 processor will be higher than the market price. Much lower, thus greatly reducing the manufacturing cost of Apple-ll! ! !
Of course, if he has money, Li Zetian will directly choose to acquire Mos technology company, but if he has no money, he can only do this. However, this is already the best way!
The next day, Li Zetian took Wozniak on a business trip to the headquarters of Mos Technology Company.
When the other party heard that they were from Apple, they immediately invited Li Zetian and Wozniak to the office.
The Mos6502 developed by Mos Technology is aimed at personal computers. Apple is undoubtedly the pioneer and leader in the field of personal computers, with a huge influence!
"Hello, my name is Todd Brown, CEO of Mos Technology Company." A tall, thin, bald middle-aged man stood up and extended his hand to introduce.
"Hello, Mr. Todd Brown, I'm Apple's chief engineer Chronos Lee, and this is Apple's chief technology officer Steve Gary Wozniak!" Li Zetian introduced himself and Wozny Jacques, shaking hands with him.
"Please sit down!"
"OK, thanks!"
After Li Zetian and Wozniak sat down, Todd Brown's secretary poured two glasses of water.
"Why did Chronos Lee and Mr. Wozniak come to Mos Technologies?" Todd Brown asked.
Li Zetian took a sip of water and asked, "I heard that Mos Technology is developing a very cheap but high-performance microprocessor?"
Todd Brown nodded and admitted, "Yes!"
"That's right, Apple's second-generation Apple-ll personal computer is going to use this microprocessor!" said Li Zetian.
Todd Brown was shocked when he heard the words, feeling that happiness came too suddenly.
Apple's first-generation personal computer Apple-l used Intel8080. As a result, the Intel8080 microprocessor became popular and became the processor of choice for personal computer manufacturers!
When the news that Apple was developing the second-generation personal computer came out, Carlos Stephen, Intel's microprocessor chief, ran to Apple every three days. He originally thought that Apple would still use Intel's processors. Unexpectedly, they found Mos technology company? ! !
Todd Brown suppressed his inner excitement and said: "Mos Technology is very willing to cooperate with Apple. You can rest assured that Mos Technology will definitely give Apple a very favorable price!"
Li Zetian's tone was full of confidence, and he said slowly: "Mr. Todd Brown must have some understanding of Apple's current influence in the field of personal computers. Since Apple can make Intel8080 famous, it can also make Mos6502 famous. To be famous! Mr. Todd Brown, I will not go around in circles, let me tell you straight to the point, Apple intends to invest and participate in the development of the Mos6502 processor project!"
Todd Brown couldn't help frowning when he heard this.
Li Zetian reminded: "If Apple and Intel cooperate, it will be a heavy blow to Mos6502. On the contrary, if Apple cooperates with Mos Technology, Mos6502 can not only have Apple as a big customer, but also open up the market and attract Other computer manufacturers! Cooperation will make our two companies a win-win!!!”
Todd Brown nodded and immediately asked, "How are the benefits of the Mos6502 processor distributed?"
"Both companies have 50% each, how about it? Rest assured, Mr. Todd Brown, Apple won't take 50% for nothing. First of all, Apple's apple-ll personal computer will use Mos6502, which not only creates profit , and also promoted it; secondly, Apple will invest $250,000 and send 10 engineers to participate in the design of the Mos6502 microprocessor throughout!"
Todd Brown thought for a while, then nodded: "Okay, that's it!"
Hearing this, Li Zetian stood up from the sofa, then stretched out his hand and said with a smile, "Mr. Todd Brown, happy cooperation!!!"
Mr. Todd Brown shook hands: "Happy cooperation!"
On the same day, Li Zetian and Todd Brown signed the contract.
"Mr. Todd Brown, Wozniak will be the person in charge sent by Apple to Mos Technology to develop the Mos6502 microprocessor together!" Li Zetian introduced to Todd Brown before leaving.
Todd Brown said: "Mr. Wozniak is Apple's chief technology officer. With his addition, Mos6502 must be able to do even better!"
Li Zetian nodded, he thought so too.
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