Chapter 133 Developing Word

Because there was no suitable candidate for the head of Times Technology, Li Zetian decided to start looking for candidates.

Men are ambitious, Pass.

So it's best to find a woman.

But this woman had better not like men.

In Li Zetian's impression, Andy in "Ode to Joy" is the most suitable candidate.

Therefore, Li Zetian went to find it according to this request. Instead of looking for people in a big way, he went to major investment banks around the world through headhunting companies.

There is no rush in this matter, there is plenty of time.

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Microsoft was in fierce competition with other companies in spreadsheets some time ago.

Now, Li Zetian has come to Microsoft and is listening to Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Gary Kildare and others reporting to him on the company's current situation.

"Microsoft has won by relying on low prices. Excel has now defeated all competitors and regained the market. Naturally, several other companies have withdrawn from the spreadsheet market!" Bill Gates said proudly, "In the future, product updates will The price is entirely up to us.”

"Yes, as long as we occupy the market, the pricing power is ours. Even if it sells for $100, they have to buy it!" Li Zetian nodded, and then looked at Gary Kildare, the father of the operating system.

Gary Kildare said: "In the field of personal computer operating systems, the Microsoft-DOS operating system has monopolized more than 80% of the 8-bit microcomputer operating system market. No company is our opponent in this regard."

"This is very good!" Li Zetian said happily. As long as he monopolizes the operating system, there is no need to worry about Microsoft not being able to develop.

Then, Li Zetian looked at Paul Allen, who smiled and said: "Chronos, Microsoft's BASIC has become an industry standard. All computer manufacturers in the world purchase licenses from Microsoft, including IBM, DEC, HP and other companies. Inside!"

"Well done! Well done to everyone! Microsoft will become more and more powerful. In fact, I came here not only to listen to your report on the company's situation, but also to bring my latest design. It can be said that he Will be another killer product from Microsoft!"

When everyone heard this, they all looked at him.

"Chronos, what kind of design is it?" Paul Allen couldn't help but ask.

"Word typing software!"

Li Zetian smiled and said slowly, "Most of the word processors used on the market now are Wang An word processors. In fact, personal computers can also be used for typing, as long as they are connected to a printer! I believe that with the popularity of personal computers, word processors will be used sooner or later. To be eliminated, computer typing software must take its place. As a software company, Microsoft must take the lead in seizing this market!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Chronos, hurry up and take out the Word design drawings. I can't wait." Paul Allen urged curiously.

Li Zetian smiled lightly and took out the drawings from his bag.

The three of them immediately gathered together to watch.

Hehe, what if we don’t say that time travel is the biggest cheat? !

When Li Zetian designed Word, he referred to the previous version of Microsoft's Word software. Although it had simplified a lot of things, it was extremely shocking to the three of them!

The three people looked at it and made a sound of surprise.

After a while, Bill Gates' eyes lit up and he said excitedly: "Excel and Word software are simply office artifacts. If they are combined into a suite and sold together, it will not only greatly improve their core competitiveness, but also make a lot of money." Pen! Word typing software can also spread quickly!”

Li Zetian couldn't help but secretly nod. Bill Gates was indeed a businessman with a shrewd mind, and he immediately discovered greater value from it.

Li Zetian said: "The driver is equivalent to the interface of the hardware. Only through this interface can the operating system control the work of the hardware device. Strictly speaking, all hardware of the computer needs drivers, such as the motherboard, sound card, and graphics card all need drivers. We If you want to use Word software to type and then print out through a printer, you must develop a printer driver. Therefore, Microsoft must cooperate with printer companies to develop printer drivers!" Li Zetian paused and said, "In this regard, I think Those printer manufacturers should be very happy!"

"Well, this can greatly boost their sales and do no harm to them. Why not do it?" Bill Gates shrugged and said confidently.

"Yes, this is a matter of mutual benefit!" Li Zetian nodded, and after saying this, he left.

Microsoft is running just fine without him.

When leaving, Li Zetian knew that Wang An Computer Company's shares would plummet before long. The wheel of history cannot be stopped, and the rise of personal computers is destined to cause a devastating blow to the Wang An processor. Now it depends on whether Wang An Computer Company can transform in time. However, Li Zetian is not optimistic about Wang An Computer Company at all. Wang An is already old and arrogant, lacking the judgment and aggressiveness of his youth. Coupled with his illness, it won't be long before his position is passed on to his eldest son Wang Lie.

Li Zetian shook his head and said with a smile: "I just quietly watched how Wang Lie wasted his family, but I didn't tell him..."

After leaving Microsoft, Li Zetian went to Sunbird Company.

Being a boss means taking care of everything!

Wu Guangguang, CEO of Sunbird Company, introduced the recent situation to Li Zetian and mentioned Fairchild Semiconductor Company.

He said with a bit of worry on his face: "Mr. Li, Fairchild Semiconductor has just launched the 'Video Entertainment System (VES)' this year. This product, like the Atari 2600, is independent and fully functional. A hardware system with a CPU as the core, Fairchild VES was the first game console to introduce the concept of "cassette" before us!" In the 1970s, when the main electronic storage devices were tapes and 5.25-inch floppy disks, HP invented a As a portable read-only memory cassette, this invention had a great impact on television game consoles. Until CD-ROM became the main carrier of game console software, most game consoles used this cassette as the carrier of game programs.

Wu Guangguang paused and continued: "I asked Atari CEO Nolan Bushnell when the Atari 2600 home game console would be developed, and he replied that it would not be until at least August 1977. It's only now. In July 1976, wouldn't our product be released more than a year later than Fairchild Semiconductor? I'm worried..."

"There is nothing to worry about. When the soldiers come, they will block the water and cover up the soil. We can strike later!!!" Li Zetian was not very worried after hearing this. Since Fairchild Semiconductor has not been successful historically, there must be a reason. If you develop step by step here, you will definitely achieve success. What's more, with him being a cheating master, there's no way he could lose to Fairchild Semiconductor!

Li Zetian continued: "When Atari 2600 is developed, there must be many fun games. By making our own games, we can ensure the quality of the games, recruit more people, expand our game development team, and then develop The team is divided into multiple groups, each group is responsible for a different series of games, which not only improves efficiency, but also greatly benefits the quality of the game! By the way, pay attention to the RB branch. You must pay more attention to it. The game development team there cannot Less than here in the United States!”

"Mr. Li, we already have a very strong game development team here in the United States, so there is no need for RB?" Wu Guangguang hesitated and said.

"Just follow my instructions! I have my own reasons!" Li Zetian said displeased. Wu Guangguang obviously did not realize the importance of RB.

"Okay, Mr. Li."

Li Zetian thought to himself, should Wu Guangguang be removed?

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