supreme golden pupil

Supreme Golden Eyes - Chapter 4 Straight to the Heart

However, since he came here, Ling Shaonan has naturally thought of a countermeasure, but he didn't answer the conversation immediately, but just looked at Linus with a smile like this, and only slowly opened his mouth when he saw him uncomfortable. : "I don't know if Mr. Torvalds has heard of a common saying called 'ideal is beautiful, but reality is cruel'. I admit that with Mr. Torvalds' personal charm and charisma, it is enough to call together Thousands of good programmers have put into this work, in fact, what Mr. Torvalds has done in the past few years has also proved it!"

No one doesn't like a good word, and so do techies like Linus. [-] Even, because he thinks that his deeds benefit all mankind, Linus wants to hear this kind of praise from others more than others.Therefore, before Ling Shaonan could finish his sentence, his pair of small eyes were narrowed with a smile.

However, Ling Shaonan's next words are not so pleasant, at least Linus thinks so: "But, Mr. Torvalds, have you ever thought that you release the Linux kernel for free, which means that you These developers have no income, do you think this is fair to you? How can your interests be guaranteed if the results of your labor are used by others for free?"

"This one……"

Linus wanted to say something, but he was interrupted by Ling Shaonan just as he opened his mouth: "I know, Mr. Torvalds wants to say that you can use your spare time to do this, just like you did when you first developed Linux It's all about personal time and equipment, right?"

"Yes!" Linus nodded proudly.He couldn't help but be proud. He completed such a great job in his spare time, and was crazily sought after by countless hackers and programmers all over the world. In Linus' opinion, this was the proudest thing in his life!It's just that he didn't notice that his thoughts had been completely taken away by Ling Shaonan.

"Okay, I personally admire Mr. Torvalds' selfless and selfless spirit of selflessness and selflessness! But, have you ever thought that the linux system that you have invested most of your spare time in and developed has been Other companies have used it as a tool for profit, and they have shamelessly taken what should belong to you, without even saying 'thank you', is this fair to you developers?"

"I don't care about these! As long as the Linux system is convenient for everyone, we don't care about these at all!" Linus blushed and shouted loudly, as if this would give him more courage to continue to stick to his beliefs.

"Yes, I believe in Mr. Torvalds, and I also believe that you can use a free, reliable, safe, and stable operating system regardless of any interests. But, after all, you can only represent yourself , can you guarantee that other programmers who put their experience into the linux system all think like you?"

"This..." Linus was speechless. Indeed, there are now so many programmers who don't care about gains and losses for the development of the Linux system, but who can guarantee how long this enthusiasm will last?a year?two years?Or three years, five years?After all, what could he do alone when the enthusiasm wore off?Do you support the development of the linux kernel alone?What are you kidding? !How many programmers does Microsoft write code for the Windows operating system?Thousands!Can he do it alone?Do you really think you are a superman? !

Ling Shaonan could see that Linus had been shaken a little, but his belief for many years made him hold on.To be honest, Ling Shaonan's feelings for Linus can be said to be both admirable and admirable. There are really not many people who can reach his level. To paraphrase a very famous saying, Linus is a noble person, a A pure person, a moral person, a person who is free from vulgar interests, and a person who is beneficial to the people of the world!However, in order to achieve his goal, Ling Shaonan still delivered the final blow to Linus' already fragile psychological defense.

"If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Torvalds is married and has a child of his own. Apart from you, there must be many other programmers who put their energy into the Linux system in the same situation. Then, Even if you yourself can endure hardships and fight for a great belief, but what about your family and children? Are you willing to let them endure hardships with you? If you can’t even guarantee the lives of your own wife and children, then you are not qualified Husband is not a qualified father! Then, even if you can get the admiration of the whole world? Your life is also a failure!"

Ling Shaonan's words hit the softest part of Linus' heart. The reason why he came to the United States was actually out of a realistic pursuit of his own value. For this reason, he left his beloved wife and children, It is impossible to say that there is no guilt in my heart.It's just that Linus used to bury this guilt deeply in his heart, using crazy work and research to anesthetize himself, but now Ling Shaonan exposed it nakedly, even if he was reluctant, he had to face it .

"Mr. Ling, I think you're right. I'm really sorry for Tove and our child. However, the Linux system is also my child, and I don't want to give it up!"

Limp on the chair, Linus murmured.His eyes were blurred and dazed, and he didn't even notice the waiter came in to deliver the food.

"Mr. Torvalds, I understand what you think." After the waiter brought up all the dishes and closed the door from the outside, Ling Shaonan said again: "If this matter can have the best of both worlds, I don't know if Torvalds will have the best of both worlds." Are you interested, sir?"

"The best of both worlds?" Torvalds regained his energy all of a sudden, and sat up from the chair abruptly. He didn't even notice that his sleeve knocked over the plate in front of him and spilled soup all over his body. He just fixed his eyes on Ling Shaonan. His face and eyes were shining, waiting for his explanation.

Linus was so eager, Ling Shaonan couldn't whet his appetite, so he simply stated his purpose directly: "In this way, I plan to invest [-] million U.S. dollars to establish a software company, mainly to develop Linux-based systems for computer And the operating system and application software on the mobile phone, and hired Mr. Torvalds as the technical director.

In this way, you can continue to study the linux kernel, and you can even continue to publish them, which does not conflict with your ideas. However, I want to use the operating system and application software based on the linux kernel for profit. After all, I am It is impossible for a businessman to give without regard for return.

Of course, after the establishment of the company, you can bring your family members over, and even gather some like-minded friends to conduct research together. As long as they have enough skills, I can accept them all!I don't know what Mr. Torvalds will do? "

"I agree!" Linus agreed without any hesitation. He can take care of his family and his own ideas. What reason does he have to disagree?

"Then, happy cooperation!" Smiling, Ling Shaonan stood up and stretched out his right hand to Linus.The conversation just now was not long, but during the whole process, Ling Shaonan has been subconsciously influencing Linus' thinking with his mental power, otherwise it would be so easy to convince him.This is why Ling Shaonan, a guy with terrifying mental power, feels that there is no special burden. If it were another person, even Shi Qian, who taught him how to use mental power, would be so tired that he would collapse on a chair after doing all this. I don't want to move my fingers.

Facing the hand extended by Ling Shaonan, Linus stood up hastily, wiped the vegetable juice stained on his hand on his clothes embarrassingly, then tightly grasped Ling Shaonan's hand and shook it .

An agreement with far-reaching implications for the Internet world of the entire world was reached in such a hasty manner in a very ordinary small restaurant.Maybe no one knows it yet, but it doesn't matter. When the influence of this software company that is still in words spreads all over the world in the future, someone will always dig it out.

"By the way, Mr. Ling, I haven't asked where your company is, and where you plan to set up a software company." After sitting back again, Linus came back to his senses, and said with some embarrassment.

"Hehe, I'm from Huaxia Shanghai Stock Exchange. Of course, a software company will be established there."

"Huaxia? I only know that it's a very mysterious place, but I've never been there. However, since there are people like you, Mr. Ling, it must be beautiful there." Whoever said that technicians are pedantic and don't know how to adapt of?Linus' flattery is really good!

"Hehe, I think you will like it there! By the way, it will take a certain amount of time for you to quit your job here. How about this? I will give you three months to sort out all the information about the Linux system. Then go back to Finland, pick up your family members, and then contact some programmers who are willing to work in our company, just call me before going to the Shanghai stock market in three months, and I will arrange someone to pick you up!"

"No problem!" Linus' voice was full of gratitude.In fact, where does it take so long to sort out the data?Three to five days is enough. As for contacting the programmers, they usually contact them on the Internet, and the same is true when they arrive at the Shanghai stock market.Linus knew very well that the reason why Ling Shaonan set aside so much time for him was simply to let him take a vacation and make up for his wife and family!

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