Chapter 53 Layout Processor

Li Zetian smiled at Bill Gates and nodded: "Yes, Excel is definitely a killer office software! By the way, people from Apple will come over to communicate with you in the future to avoid incompatibility problems with the software!" With strong alliances, Microsoft will definitely grow and develop rapidly!"

Everyone nodded after hearing this.

"Bill, Paul, I'll leave Microsoft to you. If you need anything, call me!" Li Zetian gave the order and prepared to leave. Now that he is rich, he is naturally equipped with a BP machine. Although Motorola successfully developed the first mobile phone in 1973, it took 10 years for the product to be formed and launched on the market.

The two nodded and said, "Okay!"

After Li Zetian left, people in the conference room were still shocked by the Excel software.

Bill Gates said to Paul with emotion: "Chronos is a genius who founded Apple and Microsoft, and now he has designed a powerful software like Excel! I think that as a competitor with him in this era, he must be the most powerful person." Painful things!!!”

Paul Allen smiled and said: "This is not a headache for us, but computer companies such as IBM, HP, and DEC. By the way, Bill, have you noticed that when we talked about Excel, we were all very excited. But Chronos behaved very calmly? What does this mean?"

Bill Gates frowned slightly.

Paul Allen said: "This shows that Excel is not the best idea for Chronos. He has better ideas in his mind than killer software like Excel!!!"

Bill Gates nodded in agreement: "I'm afraid, yes, Chronos gives me the impression that he is extremely smart, but he hides it deeply, as if everything is under his control, and what we see is always just an iceberg." A corner!"

Paul Allen said: “I don’t admire anyone of my contemporaries, but I admire Chronos the most!!!”

At this time, Bill Gates was somewhat glad that he did not set up his own business and establish a company to compete with Microsoft. Otherwise, Microsoft will definitely be defeated easily!

"Let's start working! Let's discuss how to develop Excel software and set up an Excel project team immediately!" Bill Gates said.

Paul Allen nodded: "Yes."

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Frankly speaking, in an era before personal computers became popular, software did not make as much money as hardware. Therefore, relatively speaking, Li Zetian still pays more attention to Apple at this stage.

The development of the Apple-ll personal computer has been put on the agenda, with Wozniak and Zhang Han leading a team. Li Zetian plans to use the Mos6502 microprocessor because this microprocessor is super cheap and its performance is no worse than Intel8080, but it is still in the research and development stage.

Li Zetian decided to take the initiative and let Apple invest in and participate in the development of Mos6502. In this way, Mos6502 can be developed ahead of schedule, thereby accelerating the development of Apple-ll. In addition, the price for Apple to purchase the Mos6502 processor will be higher than the price on the market. Much lower, thus greatly reducing the manufacturing cost of Apple-ll! ! !

Of course, if he had money, Li Zetian would directly choose to acquire Mos Technology Company, but if he had no money, he would have to do this. However, this is already the best way!

The next day, Li Zetian took Wozniak on a business trip to the headquarters of Mos Technology Company.

When the other party heard that they were from Apple, they immediately invited Li Zetian and Wozniak to the office.

The Mos6502 developed by Mos Technology Company is aimed at personal computers. Apple is undoubtedly the pioneer and leader in the field of personal computers, with huge influence!

"Hello, my name is Todd Brown, CEO of Mos Technology Company." A tall, thin, balding middle-aged man stood up and extended his hand to introduce.

"Hello, Mr. Todd Brown, I am Chronos Lee, chief engineer of Apple, and this is Steve Gary Wozniak, chief technology officer of Apple!" Li Zetian introduced himself and Wozniak Jacques, shaking hands with him.

"Please sit down!"

"OK, thanks!"

After Li Zetian and Wozniak sat down, Todd Brown's secretary poured two glasses of water.

"Dare I ask why Chronos Lee and Mr. Wozniak came to Mos Technology Company?" Todd Brown asked.

Li Zetian took a sip of water and asked, "I heard that Mos Technology Company is developing a very cheap but excellent-performance microprocessor?"

Todd Brown nodded and admitted, "Yes!"

"That's right, Apple's second-generation Apple-ll personal computer plans to use this microprocessor!" Li Zetian said.

Todd Brown was shocked when he heard this, feeling that happiness came too suddenly.

Apple's first generation personal computer, Apple-l, used the Intel8080. As a result, the Intel8080 microprocessor became popular and became the processor of choice for personal computer manufacturers!

When the news came out that Apple was developing a second-generation personal computer, Intel's microprocessor chief Carlos Stephan went to Apple every two days. He originally thought that Apple would still use Intel's processors. Unexpectedly, they found Mos Technology Company? ! !

Todd Brown suppressed his excitement and said: "Mos Technology is very willing to cooperate with Apple. You can rest assured that Mos Technology will definitely give Apple a very favorable price!"

Li Zetian's tone was full of confidence and he said unhurriedly: "Mr. Todd Brown must be aware of Apple's current influence in the field of personal computers. Since Apple can make Intel8080 famous, it can naturally make Mos6502 famous." Make a name for yourself! Mr. Todd Brown, let me not beat around the bush and tell you straight to the point that Apple plans to invest in and participate in the development of the Mos6502 processor!"

Todd Brown couldn't help but frowned when he heard this.

Li Zetian reminded: "If Apple and Intel cooperate, I am afraid it will cause a heavy blow to Mos6502. On the contrary, if Apple cooperates with Mos Technology, Mos6502 will not only have Apple as a big customer, but also open up the market and attract Other computer manufacturers! Cooperation will make our two companies achieve a win-win situation!!!"

Todd Brown nodded and immediately asked: "How to distribute the benefits of the Mos6502 processor?"

"The two companies each hold 50%, how about it? Don't worry, Mr. Todd Brown, Apple will not take 50% of the benefits in vain. First of all, Apple's apple-ll personal computer will use Mos6502, which not only creates profits , and also promoted it; secondly, Apple will invest US$250,000 and send 10 engineers to participate in the design of the Mos6502 microprocessor!"

Todd Brown thought for a while and nodded: "Okay, that's the decision!"

After hearing this, Li Zetian stood up from the sofa, then stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Todd Brown, happy cooperation!!!"

Mr. Todd Brown shook hands and said: "Happy cooperation!"

On the same day, Li Zetian and Todd Brown signed a contract.

"Mr. Todd Brown, Wozniak will be the person in charge sent by Apple to Mos Technology Company to develop the Mos6502 microprocessor!" Before leaving, Li Zetian introduced to Todd Brown.

Todd Brown said: "Mr. Wozniak is the chief technology officer of Apple. With his joining, Mos6502 will definitely be able to do even better!"

Li Zetian nodded, he thought so too.

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