giants of the era

Chapter 222 Counterattack at the press conference (first update)
Who wants Microsoft to cancel its partnership with IBM?Li Zetian didn't want to, but since IBM wanted to make such a decision, he had no choice but to let him not develop the computer industry.

Today, Apple, Intel, Sun Microsystems, Microsoft, and Oracle are all competing with IBM.

It is quite normal for IBM to hate Li Zetian and regard him as its greatest enemy.

It's just that today's Microsoft is not the Microsoft of the previous life. First of all, the operating system has already taken the lead. In addition, there are two killer software Excel and Word. If Excel, Word and the operating system are bundled and sold, what can IBM do?Are users willing to accept IBM's operating system, or are they more willing to accept Microsoft's operating system?

What's more, Microsoft is not alone!Don't forget who is standing behind it! ! !
Li Zetian's influence in the American computer industry is not inferior to that of IBM.

His legendary experience has made many computer manufacturers full of confidence in him. If he wants to fight against IBM, there will definitely be a large number of people supporting him!This is the obvious thing.

After Li Zetian hung up the phone, he looked at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window with his deep swirl-like eyes, with a hint of sarcasm on his lips, and said in a light tone: "IBM thinks it's awesome, right? Let's have a good fight." Fan, I will beat you upright and completely this time!!!"

After years of accumulation, Li Zetian has the confidence to say this!
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At this time, the outside world caused a huge sensation because of the news that IBM canceled the cooperation with Microsoft, and many companies were at a loss.In the past, because Microsoft and IBM cooperated, they developed third-party software on Microsoft's operating system.Now, I don't know how to choose.Although IBM is still the leader in the computer industry, Microsoft is the monopoly of the operating system...

Some senior computer experts believe: "IBM has created Microsoft today, and it can also destroy Microsoft Corporation!"

"With IBM's position in the industry, there will soon be a new operating system to replace Microsoft's operating system!"

"Microsoft is about to betray its relatives, and third-party software developers are leaving it!"

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Among them, there are many sailors hired by IBM!

Subsequently, many companies stated that they would no longer develop software for Microsoft.

The major media also began to badmouth Microsoft.

The "Wall Street Journal" reported: "IBM and Microsoft's relationship breakdown, which will have a huge negative impact on Microsoft!"

"New York Times": "Microsoft's situation is not optimistic!"

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"I'm not the one to be beaten passively. Since we want to fight, we should strike first!" Li Zetian immediately decided to ask Microsoft to hold a product launch conference in advance to launch an attack on IBM and launch the Windows 1.0 operating system globally on Christmas Day.

On December 12th, the Microsoft press conference was grandly held at the Los Angeles Coliseum. In addition to the media, large computer manufacturers and third-party software developers came. For example, computers include HP, Compaq, DEC, Apple, Commodore, etc., software Developers include Oracle, Flamingo, SAP, Adobe, etc., but IBM was not invited.

Li Zetian is naturally indispensable for such a grand press conference, and he will be in charge of this press conference in person!
Around 8 o'clock in the evening, almost all the media reporters and guests arrived.

The stage lit up, and the press conference officially began.

Li Zetian walked onto the stage slowly in a black suit.

"Hi everyone, welcome to Microsoft's product launch event!"

Li Zetian bowed slightly to show his welcome, and then continued: "I think everyone knows that IBM announced the cancellation of its cooperation with Microsoft a few days ago! There was a lot of trouble for a while! Actually, in my opinion, IBM has made a big mistake. wrong!
Microsoft's operating system has always been popular with users and has a very high market share.Users are already accustomed to Microsoft's operating system, and if they are asked to switch to other operating systems, they will definitely not be used to it, and they don't like it either.

If IBM does not use Microsoft's operating system, its computer sales will definitely drop sharply!

For other computer manufacturers, the same is true! "

Li Zetian paused for a moment, giving everyone a little time to think.

After a few seconds, he continued: "Microsoft's new Windows 1.0 operating system has a graphical user interface, and users can use the mouse to operate. It is easy to understand and easy to use, even if they don't understand computer knowledge people use it too!
The Windows 1.0 window operating system is developed based on the Microsoft-DOS operating system, so it is compatible with the software on the Microsoft-DOS, which is undoubtedly very popular for computer users!Because the software they purchased before can also run on Windows 1.0, thus saving money.

If computer manufacturers use other companies' operating systems, users will have to pay to repurchase software, or if there is no software available at all, will they still be willing to buy computers with this operating system installed?
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The third-party computer manufacturers couldn't help nodding, thinking that what Li Zetian said made sense.

Li Zetian went on to say at this time: "For third-party software developers, if they develop software for the new operating system, it will undoubtedly increase additional research and development expenses, which may not make ends meet, and may even be due to the use of the company's research and development resources. I found something that shouldn't be used, but was overtaken by competitors, picked up sesame seeds, and lost watermelon.

The reason is actually very simple. Originally, the two companies were evenly matched, but Company A was distracted and wanted to make money on both operating systems, while Company B mobilized all resources to develop software only on Microsoft’s operating system. Needless to say, Everyone also understands that in the end, company B will definitely take away company A's market share in the Microsoft operating system.By the time Company A reacted, it was already too late.However, its sales on another operating system were not satisfactory, and finally the company went bankrupt!

Therefore, I advise those third-party software developers not to lose sight of the other. You already have a huge market share in Microsoft's operating system. If you give up, your competitors will laugh happily! ! ! "

Li Zetian paused, and then said: "What is the most important thing about a personal computer? There is no doubt that the first is the operating system, and Microsoft is a well-deserved industry leader in this area; the second is the microprocessor, and Intel is here. It is also the first in the industry!

Microsoft and Intel have been cooperating closely. Only Microsoft's operating system can be fully compatible with Intel's processor and give full play to its maximum performance, while other operating systems cannot be guaranteed!
The competition in the personal computer market is fierce and cruel. If your computer runs slower than other computers, or if the operating system keeps making mistakes, then your computer will not sell.Using Intel's processor and Microsoft's operating system can ensure that your computer is more powerful than other computers!
As for how you choose, I don't need to say more!

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"Since IBM has canceled its cooperation with Microsoft, Microsoft has also canceled its cooperation with IBM! The new generation of Excel and Word software will no longer be compatible with IBM's operating system!!!"

As soon as the voice fell, the crowd couldn't help being in an uproar!

"Without Excel and Word, IBM's operating system has a fart, and users will never buy it!"

"Yeah, unless IBM redevelops other spreadsheet and word processing software. But users are accustomed to using Excel and Word. They have studied for a long time in order to learn to use these two software. Now they have to switch to other software. Software, I have learned it all over again, I am afraid no one would like it!"

"Yes, even if IBM introduced spreadsheets and word processing software, users would not buy it!"

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Li Zetian smiled slightly, the current Microsoft is not the Microsoft of the previous life, and has to rely so much on IBM.At this time, he raised his hand and made a silent movement.

The audience immediately became quiet.

Li Zetian then continued: "In addition, the computer games developed by Flamingo will not be compatible with IBM's operating system!"

As soon as the words fell, there was another uproar in the audience.

"Games are the biggest selling point when many families buy computers. The Commodore-64 personal computer is so popular because it can support games very well! As a giant in the game industry, Flamingo would , the sales of computers are bound to drop sharply!"

"Yeah, office and entertainment go together, and this kind of computer will sell well!"

"Microsoft's Excel and Word, Oracle's Oracle database are all essential software for enterprises, and Flamingo is a giant in gaming and entertainment, coupled with Intel's processors. Well, no matter how I look at it, I think IBM and Chronos · Li fights against you, it feels like you are going to die!!!”

"Well, yes, I feel the same way!"

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(End of this chapter)