giants of the era

Chapter 240 BBS
The development of artificial intelligence is a long process, and Li Zetian does not know how far he can develop it in his lifetime.In any case, striving to develop in this direction will surely achieve astonishing achievements.

In 1981, the RB Ministry of International Trade and Industry was willing to invest 8.5 million US dollars to develop artificial intelligence computers that could talk, translate languages, interpret pictures, and reason like humans.

Li Zetian can't be compared to RB!

Although the investment in cutting-edge technology is difficult to generate economic benefits in a short period of time, early investment is essential if you want to become the industry leader in this area.

In fact, IBM has established an artificial intelligence laboratory long ago, and Li Zetian's actions were already very late.However, because the mid-to-late 70s belonged to the artificial intelligence winter, the development speed of artificial intelligence was relatively slow, so the umbrella artificial intelligence laboratory is fully capable of catching up with them.

Just when Li Zetian established the umbrella artificial intelligence laboratory, Apple released the iMac desk lamp all-in-one computer.

Once the computer was released, it created a huge sensation.

Because of its novel and unique design, it immediately won the favor of countless users.

On the day of the iMac's official release, the door of Apple's flagship store was about to be smashed.

In the words of the editor-in-chief of Time Magazine, "It's not a computer, it's a work of art!"

Gabriel Chaplin, president of the American Computing Machinery Association, also agrees, saying: "The design of the iMac is so beautiful, it's so cool, its design alone is enough to win the IDEA Award, the highest honor in the field of industrial design in the United States! !!"

At present, artificial intelligence has been fired very hotly, and the media has been reporting it.But as soon as the iMac came out, the media left the headlines to it.

Many people can't help but be surprised when they see the iMac.

"Oh my God! Apple has designed such a computer. It's so awesome. There is no doubt that it will be popular all over the world!!!"

"On the TV news, Apple's flagship store is full of people, almost all of them go to buy iMac. But I have to say, iMac is too beautiful, although the price is 1200 US dollars, which is more expensive than many brands of computers, but I can't help but want to buy it! It looks cool no matter how you look at it at home or on your desk!"

"I heard that the iMac desk lamp all-in-one computer was designed by Chronos Li. I'm going to think about it. Who else designed this kind of computer except for a genius like him!"

"Apple has really undergone earth-shaking changes. Before Chronos Li came back, it was about to go bankrupt. Looking at it now, Apple is simply awesome. CD-Walkman has swept the Walkman market, and there is no rival. Right now , iMac computers also seem to monopolize the high-end computer market! Other computer companies can only stare blankly!"

"Hehe, without Chronos Li, Apple is worthless. With him, even a piece of shit can be sold for a good price."

"..." The people in a certain computer interest club were speechless.

"Hey man, don't compare shi to the products designed by Chronos Li? Without his genius ideas and designs, Apple would have gone bankrupt! This makes me suddenly think of John Davidson. Rockefeller once said a clear statement: "If you strip me penniless and throw me in the middle of the desert, as long as a camel caravan passes by - I can rebuild the entire dynasty." Obviously, Chronos Li is also such a person, rebuilding Apple Company business dynasty!!!”

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"The newspapers are praising you, why are you so calm?" Yu Jingqiu said with a smile.

Li Zetian is currently working on development in the laboratory in the basement of his home. He looked up at Yu Jingqiu and said with a smile, "Don't you know? There are more than [-] famous schools, BBS is very interesting, you can experience it.”

"What is a BBS?" Yu Jingqiu asked suspiciously.

"The full name is Electronic Bulletin Board System, which can publish information through Arpanet for people to browse! In 1978, the earliest BBS system was developed in Chicago, USA. With the joint efforts of , the first version of the BBS system for personal computers was finally completed. Since the source code of this BBS system is completely open, almost all schools and research institutions are using this BBS system.”

"That is to say, I can exchange information with my fellow students from Harvard University through the BBS!" Yu Jingqiu said with great interest.

"Yes!" Li Zetian nodded.

Yu Jingqiu's curiosity was aroused, and immediately under the guidance of Li Zetian, she entered the BBS system of Harvard University. Looking at the information above, many of them were related to Li Zetian.

"Chronos·Li has designed another awesome product!!!"

"With the iMac computer, Apple is bound to regain the supremacy of the personal computer!"

"On the good and bad of dropping out of school to start a business!!"

"Who is the most successful student at Harvard over the years?"

"Imagine the future of artificial intelligence!"

"..."

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"Wow, the BBS is so lively!" Yu Jingqiu said in surprise.

How much information can this be called lively?
Li Zetian shook his head, smiled, and did not speak.

Yu Jingqiu said: "BBS is really a great invention. With it, people from all over the world can communicate through it!"

Li Zetian smiled and said: "BBS is really good, but with the popularization of the Internet and the emergence of new technologies, BBS will be replaced by other things sooner or later. In the future, we will be able to know the world's affairs through the Internet while sitting at home! You play, I will go Doing research."

"Ok."

Yu Jingqiu, who is bored at home, is already full of interest in BBS.

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A week after the iMac was sold, Jobs called Li Zetian to report on the sales.

"Mr. Li, iMac computers are so popular. In this week alone, we sold 5 machines!!! promotion of……"

The Walkman tape player has been discontinued, and the Apple-ll personal computer is still sold as a low-end machine, but with a slightly upgraded hardware. The Apple-ll is a classic computer that has been a bestseller until now.

Li Zetian was overjoyed when he heard the words, said a few words of persistent efforts, and then ended the call.For iMac sales, he is very satisfied.

"The development of personal computers in this era is really rapid. I am afraid that the number of users of personal computers is at least 100 million more than in previous lives..." Li Zetian murmured, although there is no statistics, it can be calculated from Apple's own sales. Probably, 100 million is definitely just the most conservative figure.

Due to the rapid development of office software such as Word, Excel, Oracle, and computer games, the demand for personal computers has surged.In addition, major companies have entered the personal computer market one after another, making the personal computer market bigger together, and its development momentum has far exceeded Li Zetian's imagination.

"There are quite a few personal computer users in the United States. At present, Galaxy Networks has developed the "Galaxy Router". If it builds an Internet backbone network and provides dial-up Internet services, it should be very profitable!"

(End of this chapter)