I was born again with 100 million

Chapter 311 No Costs!

"Is it an MP3 music player?"

After staring at it for a few seconds, Jobs finally asked.

Bob Barnard nodded, "Yes, this is the product released by Eternal Technology just a few days ago, and it is very popular now."

Jobs stretched out his hand at this time, "Let me see."

When Bob Barnard heard it, he immediately handed over the Gpod.

Jobs held the Gpod in his hand, his eyes flickered, he didn't say anything, but at this moment he knew that there was something in his heart.

"I love the shape and color!"

Jobs is proud, conceited, and self-confident. He always believes that what he makes is the best in the world.

In 1997, Jobs returned to Apple to take charge of the company. At that time, there were some compatible machines on the market. These compatible machines were not Apple computers, but they could install Apple's system and run some Windows software after being authorized by Apple.

When Jobs returned to Apple, he took the elimination of compatible machines as one of his top priorities. He upgraded Apple's system and did not allow compatible machines to be upgraded.

For this reason, he even signed an agreement with Power Computing, which was authorized at the time, and paid the other party 1 million US dollars to withdraw the authorization.

In the words of Jobs, "It's the stupidest thing in the world to let other companies use our operating system on crap hardware."

The conceited Jobs almost never approves of other companies' products, but at the moment he got the Gpod, he found himself admiring the shape of this gadget.

"Besides Apple, there are other companies that can make products with such an industrial design."

Jobs held the Gpod and looked at it for a while, muttering to himself.

After reading the appearance, Jobs fiddled with the dial in the middle, and tried all the button combinations. He kept his eyes on the screen, watching the changes on the screen when he was operating.

Then, finally unable to bear it, he said softly, "This looks like a great product."

After finishing speaking, Jobs asked Bob Barnard: "Is it developed based on Microsoft's system?"

"Yes!" Bob Barnard nodded.

Jobs frowned slightly, and blurted out: "That garbage system is not worth matching with such a product."

Everyone is used to Jobs complaining about Microsoft or any other company at any time, because in the eyes of Jobs, the products of most other companies are rubbish.

But at this moment, they also felt that what Jobs said was quite reasonable, because the Gpod could not run on the Mac system, which made them feel very regretful.

At this time, Jobs finally stopped playing with the Gpod, but he did not return it to Bob Barnard, but took the Gpod directly in his hand, and then said to Bob Barnard:
"Come with me to the office and tell me something about this product."

"Okay!" Bob Barnard responded immediately.

When he followed Jobs to the office, Bob Barnard felt a little excited, not just because he was going to Jobs' office, but because he found that the product he liked was also approved by Jobs.

Apple employees still admire Jobs very much. Bob Barnard knows how difficult it is for a product to be approved by Jobs.

"Maybe, I can try to suggest that the company connect with Eternal Technology and develop a Gpod that can be adapted to Mac." Bob Barnard flashed this idea in his mind.

He felt that if he could make it, it would make all Apple computer users very excited.

While thinking about this, Bob Barnard came to the office with Jobs, together with the company's top executives Jeb Jon and Andre Phil.

"Talk about the Gpod!" Jobs said to Bob Barnard, holding the Gpod in his hand.

Bob Barnard immediately told the three about the Gpod he just heard from his friends last night. Bob Barnard searched the Internet for related content, and he found that what Diamond Green said Most of the words are true and believable.

After listening to Bob Barnard's narration, knowing that Eternal Technology not only has Gpod, but also released a software called Gplayer, Jobs immediately asked, "Where is that software?"

"You can see it in the list of software downloads released by America Online." Bob Barnard paused, "but this software does not support the Mac system."

Everyone is not too surprised, because Apple adheres to the principle of closure. If a software is not authorized by Apple, it cannot run on the Mac system.

Jobs pondered for a while, and then said again: "Go find a computer."

There is an Apple computer in the office, so the three people present understood that when Jobs said to find a computer, he was looking for a computer equipped with a Windows system.

The computer was quickly brought to Jobs' office. While operating it, he complained, "Microsoft's system is as bad as ever, and it should be eliminated from the computer market."

Although Jobs knew that this was not realistic, because other computer companies were not like Apple, which made both hardware and software.

Reminded by Bob Barnard, Jobs installed Gplayer on this computer, looked at the stylish page, and tried all the functions, and he fell silent.

After more than ten seconds, Jobs said to Bob Barnard: "You go out first, let them stay here."

Bob Barnard heard Jobs' appreciation for the two products of Eternal Technology, and he immediately said: "President, maybe we can connect with Eternal Technology and let them develop software and products that are compatible with the Mac."

Jobs frowned slightly, and Jeb Jon on the side quickly pushed Bob Barnard, "Bob, you go out first, we still have something to discuss."

Bob Barnard looked at the Gpod that Jobs put aside with some reluctance. He hadn't experienced it for a long time after he bought it.

Jeb Jon talked to Bob Barnard at this time, and the latter finally said goodbye to the three people, and then walked out of the conference room.

After Bob Barnard left, Jobs looked up at Jeb Jon and Andre Fell and asked, "What do you think of this product?"

Jeb Jon and Andre Fell looked at each other, thinking about the meaning behind the phrase "tyrant".

Finally, Jeb Jon, who was still in charge of product development, took the lead and said: "It's a great product. It is more popular with consumers than Suo Ni's MP3 player. This has already explained some problems."

Jobs nodded, and gently pushed his gold-rimmed glasses, "I'm surprised that a start-up company can make such a mature design product, it looks like it was built by our Apple design team."

"What's even more unexpected is that this company is targeting the digital music market." Jobs said, turning his attention to the two people.

"Actually, the purpose of my coming to you today is to talk about digital music."

Jobs stood up directly from his chair, "More and more people like to listen to music on the computer. This is a trend, the trend of digital music! So my previous plan was that we have to make it easier for everyone to listen to music on the computer. Listen to music software."

"However, I didn't expect that some companies have already seen this." Jobs looked a little surprised.

"Also, they seem to have seen a little further than I did, not only making software, but also making MP3 handheld players."

"It turns out that my idea is right." Jobs looked at Jeb Jon and Andre Phil at this time.

"This kind of software is really great. It is very popular with music lovers. It's just a pity that such a product does not belong to Apple, and it cannot even be adapted to Apple's system."

"President, we can try to talk to this start-up company. I think they are willing to access our system. They can develop a software and MP3 music player adapted to the Mac system." Responsible for the company's development strategy Andre Fehr spoke at this time.

After hearing this, Jobs shook his head directly, "No, in that case, it means that we are helping them expand their customer base and make the company bigger."

After a pause, Jobs said to Andre Fell: "This product should belong to Apple, Andre Fell, you are responsible for getting it done!"

"President, do you mean acquisition?" Andre Fehr asked in surprise.

Jobs nodded, "Yes, buy it, and then change all its products to be compatible with the Mac system. In every future product update, the Mac version will be released first."

Both Jeb Jon and Andre Fell were stunned. They didn't expect that after seeing this product, Jobs actually said that he wanted to buy the company instead of the product's match with Apple. .

Andre Fehr couldn't help asking at this time: "President, but their company has already released products and has received very good responses in the market. I'm worried that they are not willing to sell them."

"Then pay more money! If [-] million is not enough, then [-] million, [-] million! No matter the cost!" Jobs said immediately with bright eyes.

"I have a hunch it's going to be a huge market, and if Apple misses out, we've got a lot to lose. I mean, not just that market, but maybe our computer market as well."

"President, is this too exaggerated." Andre Fehr hesitated again, "Also, if the price is too high, will the board of directors agree to it?"

"I'll take care of the board of directors! If they don't agree, they can replace me again!" At this time, Jobs's face had already begun to grimace, and the style of being a dictator was displayed again at this time. He stared Andre Fehr said:
"Now, carry out my order immediately! If you can't do it, then I will do it with someone else!"

Andre Fehr was obviously used to Jobs' bad temper. Seeing how determined Jobs was, he had no choice but to respond, "Okay President, I'll contact him now."

Saying that, Andre Fehr and Jeb Jon left the room together.

After the two left, Jobs picked up the Gpod again, frowning slightly. For some reason, this product always gave him a very familiar feeling.

It was this feeling that aroused his super possessive desire, and made his first thought be to take all this as his own.

(End of this chapter)