Reborn America, this is my time

Chapter 77 Ethan's Vacation

"Hot Day Afternoon" is a movie based on real cases. The main line of the story is very simple. It tells how a robber became the most unlucky bank robber in the history of the United States.

The content of the story is: the protagonist Mike Corleone and his good brother Fredo Corleone robbed a bank in a hot afternoon, because a large amount of cash in the bank had just been taken away, so they opened the safe directly I was dumbfounded, because there was only one thousand and one hundred dollars in it.Maybe it's luck and misfortune that never come singly. Before they left with the banknotes, their crimes were discovered by the police. Ever since, a robbery that should have ended in 10 minutes was abruptly dragged into ten minutes by them. Hours of tug of war.The final outcome also ended with the arrest of the godfather and Fredo Corleone being shot dead on the spot by Faberle.

Although the plot of the story is not complicated, there are still many stalks in it.

For example, the protagonist played by Al Pacino is called Sonny, and he hacked the Sony in this book openly;

Not only that, but he is also an LGBTQIA+ person, who directly hits social hot spots;

His main purpose of robbing the bank was to raise money for his partner's sex reassignment surgery. This starting point is very awesome;

What's even more awesome is that when confronting the police, Al Pacino in the movie became a hero of the people.

Because when Al Pacino released a black hostage at the request of the police, the police blocking the entrance of the bank regarded the black hostage as his accomplice, swarmed towards him, and handcuffed him. The situation made Al Pacino very angry, and he justified him as a white man, while shouting the word Attica (Attica).

This scene made Ethan very happy, because the future Freud case appeared in his mind. When this connection across time and space appeared, he immediately felt that Hollywood in the 70s had already played it. Is it so expensive?

Are you already emphasizing that Black Lives Matter at this time?
But it wasn't until he asked Evelyn what Al Pacino meant by 'Attica' that he realized it was a meme.

"Oh Ethan, don't you have any memory of this?"

In the dim movie theater, Evelyn turned her head to look at Ethan, and said strangely: "Is this what happened a few years ago?"

"At that time, a riot broke out in Attica prison. Prisoners took control of the prison and took 42 staff as hostages. They demanded that New York local officials and prisons improve the conditions and treatment in the prison."

"The two sides talked for several days but failed to reach an agreement, so the governor of New York State at the time sent armed police and troops into the prison to quell the riot. In this exchange of fire, dozens of people died in the prison, and many of them were hostages. The most important thing is that these people were all shot, and the only people with guns at that time were the police and the army who quelled the riots."

'Ouch! '

'Is there such a thing? '

Ethan only knew before that it was very unreliable to ask Maozi to rescue the hostages, but he didn't expect that the police in the United States would be so foolish?Suppression of a prison can kill a bunch of hostages?
What are these people doing?Could it be that he used Gatling to rescue the hostages in CosT-800?
Ethan couldn't figure it out.

"Then the governor of New York State who was in charge at the time shouldn't be unlucky?" Ethan asked curiously.

At this moment, he is like the 猹 in the melon field.

His complexion was distorted and he wanted to listen to gossip.

But Evelyn gave him a blank look, "Unlucky? Why is it unlucky?"

"Because dozens of hostages died!" Ethan said as it should.

"But in the eyes of that guy, these dead hostages are not human at all." Evelyn said.

"Don't you know? The governor of New York State at that time is the current deputy commander~"

"That Rockefeller, Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller."

'Oh~ it turned out to be this uncle! '

'The basic operation of capitalists! '

'Understood! '

Ethan was satisfied after eating the melon.

Although "Hot Afternoon" is not a blockbuster action movie, Ethan still enjoyed watching it with all the troubles.

Walked into the cinema happily, and drove home with a hippie smile.

However, this good mood didn't last long. When Evelyn told him the next night that Vinton Cerf said that he didn't know Professor Ralph Bell, Ethan became a little depressed.

"Don't you know? Then we have to find it ourselves."

"Why are you in such a hurry?" Evelyn thought she could wait. "Although Vinton said he didn't know Ralph Bell, he also said that he could help me ask, but it will take a while, because he will not go to DARPA recently, probably at the end of the year, at Christmas, he will go to Virginia will make inquiries for us when visiting old friends."

'The end of the year? '

'That's three months? '

Ethan could accept it at this time, "Then I'll wait a little longer and treat myself as a vacation."

He stretched.

As for this rhetoric, Evelyn felt that something was wrong.

Because in her impression, Ethan seems to be on vacation every day!

I was busy for a week when I was working on "Snake Game", and I was busy for a month when I was selling "Snake Game". After that, I was anxious for a few days when I was sued, and other times...he didn't seem to do anything. !
'hiss……'

'How can this man be so lazy? '

If Ethan were to know Evelyn's thoughts, he would definitely groan to himself, because his comfort all came from the power of the times.

When you are in the wave, the impetus brought by the change will naturally allow you to easily peek at the peak of the times.

Although Ethan kept saying that he would take a break, he didn't really take a break.

On October [-]th, he handed over the company name that he had been thinking about for several days to Evelyn.

And when Evelyn saw the words on the paper, black lines appeared on her forehead.

"Kismet (fate)?"

"You want to use this word as the name of the company?"

"Yeah~" Ethan nodded and said, "It's destiny! It means that the establishment of our company is destiny!"

"..." This explanation made Evelyn's facial features frowned.

Because she felt that using this word as the company name...was a bit strange!

"Why don't you use Destiny, Fate, or Chosen?"

"If you want to show an imperial meaning, then I think these three words are more accurate?"

good question!
Ethan almost applauded Evelyn because she got to the crux of the matter.

In fact, when thinking about the name, Ethan almost scratched his hair. He thought of a name that was aggressive but not clichéd, but unfortunately, he couldn't come up with it after thinking for a long time.

Ever since, he very much associated the name of the company with his own time travel. He felt that such fantasy things as time travel have already happened, so he is the chosen one?
But when he wanted to use the word 'Chosen', which means God's choice in religion, as the company name, he suddenly remembered that in the future, someone would have this word tattooed on his back!

Although so far, the chosen one has not been born, but no one can guarantee that he will not have tattoos in the future, right?

In order to avoid being touched, Ethan directly ruled out 'Chosen'.

Then he set his sights on 'Destiny' and 'Fate'.

To be honest, Ethan didn't want to choose either of these two words.

Because the former represented the game "Destiny" produced by Microsoft in his memory, and the latter was the well-known Holy Grail War.

When these two words have specific meanings, Ethan, who is emotionally difficult to bypass, can't choose anyway.

So he could only reluctantly discard all these words and chose 'Kismet'.

As for why he didn't choose 'luck', which means both good luck and destiny?
Very simple!
Add 'in' after 'luck' and the problem goes away.

You can also choose.

But he looked embarrassed.

Of course, these little stories Ethan couldn't tell Evelyn, so he ended the topic with "I like it".

After handing over the registration of the company to Evelyn, Ethan also began to inspect his own business.

He first took a trip to Mountain View, went to Chuck Paddle Company, and wanted to know about the sales of MOS 6502.

Since the release time of MOS 6502 at the Western Electronics Exhibition collided with the infringement lawsuit, Ethan didn't have the energy to ask about the chip at all, and when he came back today after finishing everything, the manager here was happy reported the results to him.

"Mr. Jones, the MOS 6502 made a huge splash at the show a few weeks ago!"

"When Mr. Chuck Padow introduced to the public that the MOS 6502 can be sold at a price of $8080 while having performance not inferior to Intel 6800 and Motorola 42, everyone on the scene was stunned!"

"They couldn't believe their ears!"

"Of course, more people are also doubting whether we are liars."

"However, when Motorola announced that they would adjust the price of the 6800 to $68, everyone put their doubts away!"

"On the day of the press conference, many companies asked us about the MOS 6502 product. As of today, we have sold 6502 [-]. If there is no accident, by the end of this year, our shipment The amount can exceed [-], or even [-]!"

The general manager of Chuck Pedro's company is a middle-aged man in his 40s.He used to be a sales manager at Texas Instruments for ten years and has rich experience in the industry, but when he talked about chip orders, he still waved his arms excitedly and his eyes lit up.

This is the joy from the heart, and it is also the embodiment of the dream finally come true.

As for the output that seems to be very small?

From the perspective of future generations, an order quantity of [-] is obviously not enough, but at the beginning of the birth of personal microcomputers...

An order quantity of [-] is already crazy.

And the sales of 42...

It can even bring a guaranteed net profit of 30 yuan!
'I did nothing and picked up [-] for nothing? '

'Good thing! '

Ethan likes the feeling of whoring for nothing.

While laughing, he also asked: "Can you tell me which companies ordered from us?"

"Of course!" The general manager replied very readily.

Because he knew Ethan was the savior of the company.

"Ohio Scientific Instruments ordered us 1000 yuan, Commodore ordered us 5000 yuan, STM Systems ordered us 3000 yuan, and some sporadic companies asked us 1000 yuan."

'...'

Fine.

These three companies silenced Ethan.

Because he couldn't find the names of these companies from his memory.

'well!Maybe this is the reason why time travel was too early? '

'Except for decades-old companies that have been active, I haven't heard much about them. '

But Ethan doesn't care about this kind of thing, anyway, he is now at the top of the industry, and no one is afraid of him.

After a brief walk around, Ethan, who was satisfied with his current results, was about to slip away.

And just before he left, the chubby general manager suddenly handed him a business card.

"This is?"

"The business card of Motorola CEO Robert Galvin."

'? ? ? '

This business card made Ethan very puzzled, "Where did you get it?"

The next second he felt something was wrong again, "Give it to me?"

"Yeah!"

Wei Pang general manager nodded and said: "Actually, on the day we released MOS 6502, Motorola had already received the news. They had a booth in the electronics exhibition and they were very angry. They approached us and asked us to stop the infringement."

"But when Mr. Chuck Paido and Mr. Robert Galvin made a phone call, their attitudes changed, and they publicly announced at the exhibition that they would lower the price of 6800 within a few months."

"I don't know what happened, but after the fact, Chuck Paido asked me to pass this business card to you."

"He said Robert Galvin, the CEO of Motorola, wanted to talk to you."

"As for whether to accept it?"

"You make up your own mind."

'I'm afraid you don't want to speak harshly, do you? '

Ethan thought he understood.

But when he was mentally prepared and called out full of curiosity, there was a gentle voice on the other end of the phone.

"Ethan Jones? Inventor of the Snake Game? Good afternoon."

"Yeah~Mr. Galvin, I'm Ethan, I don't know what you want from me?" Because everyone doesn't know each other, and Ethan has robbed Motorola's business, so he spoke very straightforwardly, "If you If you want to condemn me, you can start now."

"Oh Ethan~ you think I'm looking for you because I want to yell at you?"

"Mr. Galvin, I don't think I can find a second reason."

"Hahaha~ It seems that Motorola's reputation is not good. I just wanted to have a simple phone call with you, but I didn't expect you to think like this." Robert Galvin on the other end of the phone smiled and said : "Ethan, don't be nervous, I didn't mean to target you, I just want to get to know you and see what kind of young man is helping Chuck."

It seemed that he knew that his words had little credibility, so he said again: "Don't worry, we Motorola has conceded defeat on the 6502 matter. Since Stanford came forward to solve the problem, then this market should belong to you."

'? Ethan was a little confused when he heard these words, "Mr. Galvin, I don't understand what you mean."

"Don't understand? Oh—then you may not know my identity. I am a trustee of the Illinois Institute of Technology. The school library is still named after my father. Our school has a deep cooperation with Stanford, and we know What kind of people are Professor Barbara Babcock and Professor Vinton Cerf, so don't worry, I'm not as stupid as Atari."

Robert Galvin's words made Ethan laugh.

He understood what the other party meant.

To put it in a more general way, it means that I know your details, people like you, there is no need to fight life and death on some small things.

The role of trustees mentioned by Robert Galvin is actually an honorary leadership position. They will provide financial, strategic and moral support for the school to promote the better development of the school. At the same time, they will also enjoy some priority The latest invention.

To put it simply, this identity is actually the corporate identity in Fred Terman's school-enterprise joint construction plan, and when companies absorb a steady stream of patents from institutions of higher learning in the United States, they are more than ordinary people. It is more clear that high-tech is the foundation of development.

For Motorola, the current chip market with no prospects is not important at all.

Ethan Jones takes it when he wants it.

What is really important is the future scientific research results of major universities.

The reason why Robert Galvin and Ethan Jones communicated is also very simple.

When Ethan hugged Vinton Cerf's thigh, he had already obtained a ticket to a top enterprise, and the rest depended on whether he could get scientific research results from Stanford that were sufficient for commercialization.And those who can try their best to seize the market from Motorola must have the ambition to climb up, so even if Robert Galvin doesn't know whether Ethan can succeed, but——

"If you need a partner in the future, you can give Motorola a priority."

"Whether it's electronic manufacturing or attracting investment, we at Motorola are very good at it."

"Oh, Mr. Galvin, thank you." Ethan smiled back.

Although Ethan acted very gentlemanly, he didn't believe Robert Galvin's words at all.

In his opinion, this guy must have a plan.

After the Atari incident, he has been on guard all the time.

Those who can treat each other with sincerity are only those scientific researchers who are obsessed with technology. As for businessmen?
Let them go!
After touring Chuck Paddle, Ethan stopped by the garage of his loyal Jobs.

Cough cough cough...

These words sound a bit strange, but there is no way, who asked Jobs to set Apple's production workshop here?

According to Ethan's original intention, he came to check the sales of Apple's No. [-] machine.

But after he knocked on the door of Jobs' house, the oncoming words stunned him.

"Oh Ethan! We meet again!"

Jobs first gave Ethan a big hug.

Then in the next second, this guy stood on tiptoe and kept jumping there.

His sight also drifted to behind Ethan.

Then, doubtful words came out, "Ethan? Didn't you come to deliver the machine today?"

"Ah? What kind of machine?" Ethan looked blank.

"The signature arcade machine of "Snake Game"!" Jobs, who was holding Ethan, let go of his arms, leaned back, and carefully observed Ethan's expression, "You won't forget this, right?"

"Didn't you ask me to ask you last time, why did MCA buy Atari at a high price?"

"Didn't I tell you that my friend likes your game and wants a signature arcade machine of "Snake Game"?"

'...'

'Oh Fxxk!I forgot! '

Hearing Jobs mention this matter, Ethan was stunned.

But in the next second, he pretended nothing happened and said, "Snake Game's signature arcade?"

"Of course I remember this!"

"But I can't buy the arcade machine of "Snake Game" now, because I have terminated the contract with Atari, and there is no company to produce it..."

Ethan thought he was a genius!

This kind of perfect reason can come at your fingertips!

But just when he felt that his words were flawless, Jobs blinked and said, "Then how did the world's first "Snake Game" come about? Could it have jumped out of a stone like a monkey in an oriental mythology? of?"

'! '

Ethan was startled, he didn't expect Jobs to ask such a question.

After staring at the other party for a while, he was finally defeated, "Okay, Okay, I did forget."

"I'll go buy the materials when I get home later, ah no! I'll call Frank now and ask him to send me the materials, and try to make it for your friend tonight!"

Ethan felt that he was indeed wrong about this matter.

Jobs' friend did him such a big favor, but he forgot what the other person wanted?

This is too inappropriate.

But his appearance of admitting defeat made Jobs burst out laughing, and he punched his arm with five fingers of his right hand.

"Oh brother, it scares you! Forget it, forget it, anyway, he changed his request."

"What do you mean?" Ethan didn't understand.

"It's very simple. My friend's original purpose was to meet you and get to know him. He wanted to know what kind of person who developed "Snake Game" was like, but because MCA wanted to acquire Atari, and you and Ya Dali has conflicts, so it's not easy for him to meet with you."

"But now, MCA has given up on Atari, and Atari has been acquired by Warner Bros., so..."

"He wants to meet you."

Jobs spread his hands and said, "It's that simple."

"Warner Bros. bought Atari on September 28, right?"

"He called me on September 28."

"He said that when you are free, let me take you to Los Angeles and play with him."

"How is it? Are you going?"

"Oh, so that's the case?" Ethan understood and laughed at the same time, "Go, why not go."

"Oaky, let's go now." Jobs immediately pushed Ethan out, "Go straight to your car."

"In such a hurry?" Ethan was startled, "And does he have time today? Can we see him just by going there?"

"Of course!" Jobs said, "He's a director. He comes in one after another. When he's busy, he can't find anyone. When he's not busy, he's just like you, wandering around every day."

"So it's a director?" Ethan understood.

The next second he was dissatisfied again, "Steve, who are you talking about hanging around?"

"Brother! I'm not idle! I need work!"

Such shameless words made Jobs laugh——

"Yeah~Yeah~Yeah~"

"You need work~"

"But your biggest job is to watch other people work~"

Before he finished speaking, he propped up the door of the Ferrari, rolled over and got into the sports car.

Touching the steering wheel, he said, "Where's the key? Lend me to open it~"

"I haven't driven a Ferrari yet!"

　Note: ① In reality, the reason why MOS 6502 is accepted by people is the price reduction of Intel 8080 and Motorola 6800. Before their price reduction, no one really believed that the CPU could be so cheap. ②Motorola didn't take the CPU market seriously at the beginning. Chuck Pedro said they left Motorola, but before they left, Motorola had plans to lay off employees, and in the name of relocating the factory, layoffs in disguise, because Robert Galvin felt that the CPU was only a market that could be tried, not a market with broad prospects. At that time, they had already invented the mobile phone (1973) and obtained the mobile phone patent. From this perspective, Motorola’s judgment was actually correct. The mobile phone market is indeed bigger than the CPU. Of course, their chip business only stagnated for two years before regretting it. Back then, in order to make mobile phones, they also sold off the TV business and sold it to Panasonic. ③The relationship between the Illinois Institute of Technology and Stanford As mentioned above, the Stanford Research Institute was almost established by them.

　　
　
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