Chapter 139 Actions of the Marketing Department (2/4)

Li Kaifu didn't believe it before, mainly because the cost of developing an operating system is very high. Even if the labor cost in mainland China is low, the total cost is still huge.

It now appears that Phoenix Software not only has so many employees, but also has funds to support the construction of the R\u0026D center and headquarters, and even the employee residential quarters have funds invested.

At least on the surface, Phoenix Software Company is not short of funds, otherwise it would be impossible to build housing for employees, because this is a cost that can be saved for the company.

Ye Zishu put Li Kaifu's luggage in his office, then took Li Kaifu directly to the operating system project team, and showed Li Kaifu his company's graphical operating system.

In fact, there is no need to deliberately show it at all. After entering the company, Li Kaifu noticed that the operating system used by the employees' office computers was different from the ones he had seen.

It’s just that I didn’t take a close look at that time. Now when I come to the operating system project team, the computers used by the employees are all installed with the Phoenix graphics operating system.

Ye Zishu brought Li Kaifu to an empty computer and said, "This is the Phoenix Graphics Operating System we developed. Mr. Li can use it for yourself. Let's get to know it."

This computer is installed with Phoenix language editor, Phoenix office software system and Phoenix browser, which can meet the office needs of the company's R\u0026D personnel and other employees.

Ye Zishu sat next to him and explained the relevant information of this operating system to Kai-fu Lee, such as the basic architecture, functional modules and many humanized designs.

Chatting with the technicians is more relaxed. He only needs to say a little, and Li Kaifu can quickly understand what it means. The two of them looked at the operating system during the question and answer.

He was even more moved when he heard that the operating system was developed using Phoenix Software's own Phoenix programming language.

According to the words of Ye Zishu: "The current programming language is too primitive, and it is difficult to build such an advanced graphics operating system on the current programming language system.

In order to be able to launch an epoch-making graphics operating system, we have almost built a complete software development ecosystem from the bottom up, making programming a pleasant thing. "

The desktop design of the Phoenix graphics operating system is currently the most advanced desktop design solution. It is much more pleasing to the eye than the desktop of the Microsoft operating system in the previous life, and it is more convenient to operate.

As for other functions, they all have forward-looking thinking, taking into account the requirements of the future Internet era,

At the same time, many entertainment functions have been added, which is more practical for individual users.

However, such an advanced graphics operating system does not have high requirements for hardware, which greatly reduces the threshold for using this operating system, and the market will be even broader.

After reading the operating system, Kai-fu Lee also took a look at the Phoenix office software system and the Phoenix browser, and even personally looked at the Phoenix programming language editor to see what the mystery of the Phoenix programming language is.

After such an operation, although it is only a superficial user experience, the shock brought to Kai-Fu Lee is still unparalleled.

Unexpectedly, such an advanced operating system, programming language, and advanced application software architecture design were not born in the United States with advanced software technology, but in mainland China, which is considered barren in the eyes of others.

This refreshed Lee Kai-fu's previous cognition. Lee Kai-fu was born on the other side of the river, and then went to the United States to study middle school and university. His understanding of the mainland is not particularly clear.

This is his first time stepping into the land of the mainland, which has brought him such a big shock, and naturally refreshed his previous understanding of the mainland.

"How is it? We didn't exaggerate what we said!" Ye Zishu said with a smile.

"Not only is it not exaggerating, but it is too modest. With this operating system, it is possible to unify the field of operating systems in the future." Li Kaifu commented.

"Then, is Mr. Li willing to create a great cause with us?" Ye Zishu asked along the way.

This time Kai-fu Lee did not hesitate, but directly said: "Of course I am willing, I can join the job at any time!"

Ye Zishu was taken aback when he heard this. Could it be that he didn't sign a non-compete agreement with Apple Computer?

"Mr. Li, have you signed a non-compete agreement with Apple Computer?" Ye Zishu asked.

"No, now that Apple Computer is going downhill, it is unwilling to pay more money to sign this agreement." Li Kaifu said.

Hearing Li Kaifu's words, Ye Zishu suddenly became happy. He thought he would have to wait for a long time. Since he said so, it would be great, and there is not much time left for Phoenix Software.

"Then I will formally send an invitation to Mr. Li from Phoenix Software Company to take up the position of President of Global Market Operations of Phoenix Software Company. I wonder if Mr. Li is willing?" Ye Zishu said.

"It's an honor!" Li Kaifu promised with a smile.

This matter is so settled, but the entry agreement cannot be signed yet, and it needs to be signed when Kai-Fu Lee leaves Apple Computer.

The next day, Kai-Fu Lee gave a speech at Tsinghua University, mainly about the current development of multimedia, which can be regarded as providing the most cutting-edge relevant information for teachers and students of Tsinghua University.

After his speech at Tsinghua University, Kai-fu Lee left the mainland by plane on the same day, flew to Apple Computer, and formally submitted his resignation to the company.

Three days later, he officially joined the Phoenix Soft Armor Company. The speed was so fast that even Ye Zishu couldn't believe it. Doesn't he need to leave time to hand over the work?

Under his insinuation, it turned out that Kai-fu Lee did not ask for the relevant treatment from Apple. It was a clean and naked remark, and naturally he did not need to be too responsible for Apple.

After Li Kaifu joined Phoenix Software Company, he immediately started to set up the Marketing Operations Department, and recruited some talents from the people he knew before, together with some personnel recruited by the Human Resources Department, they formed the main body of the entire Marketing Operations Department.

After the establishment of the Marketing Operations Department, Ye Zishu's energy in caring about market operations has been reduced a lot, and the focus of work has been refocused on the company's research and development projects.

However, he is also paying attention to the actions of the marketing operation department. After all, they are not very professional in fact.

The first thing Li Kaifu did was to visit major computer manufacturers and discuss with them about the pre-installation of the operating system. For this reason, he gave these computer companies a 20% discount.

There is nothing wrong with this idea. After all, if a pre-installation cooperation is reached with a computer company, then the Phoenix operating system can occupy the new computer market.

The retail market is mainly aimed at the existing computer stock market, and preparations at both ends will play a huge role in allowing the Phoenix OS to quickly occupy the market.

What China is looking for is Lenovo. Since 1990, they have got rid of the role of a pure agent and started to launch their own brand of computer products.

Although in Ye Shu's opinion, it is still an assembled product, at least in this era, it can be regarded as a barely advanced step, and he has nothing to say about it.

It is impossible for others to establish a Xuanwu technology company like him, or even build a complete industrial chain himself, in order to manufacture better microcircuit products.

Leaving aside the question of whether there is enough money, this kind of behavior is extremely rare in the modern business system, because the cost of doing so is too high.

If the technology of the entire industrial chain is very advanced, it’s fine. If the industrial chain built is not satisfactory, it will be difficult to compete with other companies specializing in one link.

Ye Zishu knew that he was a special case, and he couldn't pass on his ideas to others, so he never made a statement that it must be made in China, because it would be difficult for others to realize it.

Of course, he didn't mean to do assembly with peace of mind. You can do this when you accumulate strength in the early stage, but if you keep doing this, you don't want to make progress, and you won't be wronged if you are scolded.