Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 351
If it is said that the reason of "supporting technology" cannot compete with the proposition of "serving politics_politics", then with the addition of "America-centric" thinking, it can win.

In the end, "Time" magazine chose Tang Huan as Time's Man of the Year in 1981. The cover photo was a half-length photo of him, with a gentle and confident smile and bright and sharp eyes.

Michael Moritz, who knows a lot about Silicon Valley, can write a lot of good articles, and the title he proposed for Tang Huan is "Brilliant Engineer, Whimsical Salesman".

He mentioned in the article that the technologies and products developed by Tang Huan and his team, represented by personal computers, are rapidly spreading around the world centered in the United States, profoundly affecting the way people work and relax.

According to statistics, one-fifth of the undergraduates who are about to graduate from major colleges and universities on the West Coast of the United States are working hard to obtain a certain type of certification certificate issued by the Zheru Certification Training Center.

This is an assessment of the level of computer use and is not limited to computer professionals.

For example, many students majoring in finance have become interdisciplinary talents to a certain extent by actually mastering the financial subsystem in the ERP system, making it easier for them to be favored by employers.

At the same time, small and medium-sized enterprises are actively embracing the brand-new product of personal computers with open arms, thus creating a large number of jobs.

Even our newspaper has been affected by this industrial trend. For example, the secretary in the office recently asked for a salary increase. The reason is that after she took the initiative to learn and master the desktop publishing system, the efficiency and quality of her work have improved compared to before. Go up a level.

At the end of the article, Michael Moritz quotes Tang Huan.

The personal computer industry in 1982 will enter a new stage of development.Manufacturers need to face competitive pressure, and customers will have the best time to embrace personal computers.

Whether you love it or hate it, the influence of the personal computer will blow like the wind to every corner.

……

Tang Huan put down the magazine casually, smiled slightly, and said in his heart that the selection of the man of the year in the past few years was all related to politics.

For example, in the past three years, in 1978, he was China's Chief Deng, in 1979, Iran's Ruhollah Khomeini, and in 1980, he was America's Ronald Reagan, and his selection seemed quite abrupt.

But it is precisely because of this that its advertising effect on the companies and products under its name will be more obvious.This is very commendable.

You know, in the original time and space, 1982 was the year when home video game consoles started playing themselves to death, and it was also the year when the development of the personal computer industry began to blow out.

Moreover, there are already traces to follow.

IBM just made a move that shocked the entire industry by publishing the design specifications for the IBM-PC.

However, there is a little bit of moisture in it. A core layer in the IBM-PC architecture, the BIOS connecting the hardware and the underlying system software such as the operating system, is still reserved by Big Blue for itself.

Even so, both inside and outside the industry have been stunned by IBM's generosity, and they don't know why this giant did this.

What, the IBM statement said, was to better promote the development of the personal computer industry.

Go to hell.There must be reasons why the veteran overlord in the computer industry for decades can be so pure and innocent.

After hearing the news, Tang Huan's first reaction was that the blue giant began to amplify his moves, but only latecomers can comment on the effect from a condescending God's perspective.

Therefore, at the high-level meeting before Christmas, IBM's sudden move was also included in the important topic.

"Whether IBM admits it or not, what they want to achieve cannot escape the scope of our previous plan." Tang Huan analyzed with a relaxed expression, "That is, to attract as many third-party hardware manufacturers as possible to produce function expansion cards, and Software vendors develop applications to expand the scope of IBM-PC."

Chambers nodded thoughtfully, "I feel that IBM, which has been operating high-end businesses such as mainframes, still doesn't adapt to the unique rules of the personal computer industry. One of the manifestations is that it is proud of itself , don’t disdain or won’t win over those potential partners, or else they won’t adopt such an extensive method. Since the technology is going to be disclosed, wouldn’t it be better to call everyone together for a chat just like us.”

"That said, this kind of cheapness that doesn't cost money will definitely attract people who don't have the ability to build a complete PC platform architecture, but want to eat a piece of this cake."

Tang Huan smiled sarcastically, "IBM thinks that it will be safe and secure by pinching the core layer of BIOS, but they don't want to think about it. As long as they are willing, they can use another set of different codes to realize The same function, thereby avoiding the legal risk of infringement.”

"In this way, IBM has really announced the technological achievements of IBM-PC to the world. As long as there is enough production funds, the third party can manufacture IBM-PC compatible machines."

Chambers shook his head gloatingly, "We jointly control the third-party compatible machine manufacturer through the three levels of north and south bridge chips, BIOS, and operating system. Fortunately, IBM gave up its territory without defense."

Gerstner, who is used to being taciturn, frowned, "In other words, the opponent IBM-PC will be divided into two factions, one is IBM, and the other is IBM-PC third-party compatible machines that cannot be seen for the time being. At the same time, Our compatible machine partners may also run over and join the free camp of the other side."

Hearing Gerstner's impeccable analysis, Tang Huan expressed appreciation, "It should be like this. However, this change will have to wait for a year or so."

Speaking of this, Tang Huan once again comforted his subordinates with a relaxed tone, "Everyone must have confidence in our personal computer standards alliance. First of all, our second-generation Fangyuan computer is much more advanced than IBM-PC, and the technical reserves of upgraded products It has never stopped. At the same time, although our authorization to third-party compatible machine manufacturers is not free, the cost is already very low, and the efficient support also ensures the internal cohesion of the standard alliance."

Tang Huan waved his hand, "Let's just keep paying attention to this issue first, and let's talk about other matters."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and reported on the work they were in charge of.

The sales staff of Fangyuan Computer Co., Ltd. have a strong market pioneering spirit, and have already started to sell the PW-2400 series of personal workstations with CAD functions to the three leading American automobile manufacturers, Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors.

Among them, General Motors took the lead in making a breakthrough and got an order.

Tang Huan nodded with satisfaction, "Middle and low-end personal computers may have to fight each other in 1982, killing the old master with random punches. There are too many variables. Instead, personal workstations and network servers, in the high-end field and DEC Waiting for the company's minicomputer competition, the situation will be much clearer."

The meeting lasted for a while, and then it came to an end. The work in 1981 was basically done like this. The next time it is held, it will belong to 1982.

……

After the Golden Horse Award, Hu Yinmeng organized outstanding employees of DreamWorks to come to the United States to visit and study, such as visiting Hollywood and participating in some art activities. It was actually a kind of welfare tourism.

Seeing that Christmas is coming soon, everyone who has their own harvests is preparing to set off on their way home, and Tang Huan happens to be on the way with them.

When I came to Baozang Hospital, I found Hu Yinmeng who was talking with Hu's father. Tang Huan asked, "Are you going back to Xiangjiang with me, or are you staying here for a longer time to accompany Uncle?"

Before his daughter could answer, Father Hu waved his hand and said, "Just come and see her. There's no need to waste time here. You young people have your own things to do."

"You don't want to leave here, I have nothing to worry about." Hu Yinmeng smiled and nodded.

"There are very few people in their seventies, and I don't know how many years I can live." Hu's father sighed wistfully, "Actually, rather than staying here to recuperate, I would like to go back to the mainland to see the fallen leaves and return to their roots." .”

Upon hearing this, Hu Yinmeng immediately sullenly said, "How can you compare with my mother? She is still an ordinary person, but she always sneaks back to the mainland. You always talk like this, not to cause us problems what?"

Seeing Hu's father looking at him expectantly, Tang Huan smiled helplessly, "If you believe me, work hard to take good care of yourself. After all, it will still take time for the ice to break, but there is definitely hope."

"It seems that this is the only way to go." Hu's father sighed slightly disappointed, and then looked at Hu Yinmeng and complained, "I am so old, but until now I have no grandchildren and grandchildren, so I am old and have nowhere to go. You This problem must be solved quickly.”

The pretty blushing Hu Yinmeng glared at the old father, "Isn't it enough for me to be filial to you?"

Seeing that he had hit a soft nail, Father Hu sighed again and turned to Tang Huan, "Datang, this task should not be difficult for you."

"I will try my best." Tang Huan smiled knowingly.

"One is disrespectful and the other is a bad guy and doesn't bother to care about you." Hu Yinmeng snorted, turned and walked away.

"Before Hu Yinmeng leaves, let her accompany you to the cinema to watch a movie." Tang Huan suggested: "It is a work released by United Artists, and the name is "On Golden Pond"-"Golden Pond", based on the same name Adapted from a Broadway play, it focuses on the humanistic topic of the relationship between the elderly and their children. It is co-starred by Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and Jane Fonda and his daughter. It is a wonderful film that is expected to hit the Oscars next year. "

"Then you have to go too." Father Hu proposed an additional condition.

"Of course." Tang Huan nodded in agreement.

……

Silicon Valley One took off from San Francisco and started a journey of more than ten hours.

Tang Huan raised his hand and called Leslie Cheung, who was whispering with Ni Shibei, and gossiped curiously, "Did you guys get together during the filming of "Twenty-Four Flavors of Sweetness"?"

Leslie Cheung scratched his head and smirked a few times.

"You guys are idols, why didn't Hu Yinmeng hide you?" Tang Huan joked.

"Because Ms. Hu is a bodhisattva." Leslie Cheung continued to pretend to be stupid, but soon became serious, and said solemnly: "Mr. Tang, I have learned a lot from my trip to the United States this time, especially seeing Michael with my own eyes. After the typhoon of Jackson, Madonna and others, I deeply feel that Xiangjiang's fashion is still far from being world-class."

After talking about this, Leslie Cheung deliberately emphasized his tone, "So, I want to turn to the music industry to fill this gap."

It must be said that Leslie Cheung, who has studied in the UK, is still very keen on catching popular trends.

In the original time and space, it was at this time that the Xiangjiang music scene began to further flourish. The fast singing and dancing while singing and dancing made countless young people mesmerized.

"Okay, I support your choice." Tang Huan nodded, "Anyway, you are still in the hands of DreamWorks as you jump around."

With the approval of the big boss, Leslie Cheung smiled and assured repeatedly, "Of course I will not betray DreamWorks."

Seeing an opportunity, Xu Ke went to Tang Huan's side, and first reported the results of this public trip, "This time I came to Hollywood, with the help of the relationship between United Artists and MGM, I saw a lot of real things."

"I'm afraid you are most interested in special effects." Tang Huan joked.

"I can't hide anything from Mr. Tang." Xu Ke admitted frankly, "I want to shoot a special effects blockbuster for a Chinese-language movie. The content comes from "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman". I wonder if Mr. Tang is interested?"

"This is a good idea." Tang Huan affirmed without hesitation, "But the sharpening of the knife does not waste the cutting of materials. My special effects department still needs some time to grow, and your script must be carefully considered. After all, the investment in this kind of film , at least 1000 million is required to start.”

……

This journey seemed to be DreamWorks' work planning meeting for next year, so time passed quickly and we arrived in Hong Kong before we knew it.

The first task of Tang Huan's trip was to participate in the annual meeting organized by Xiangjiang Zheru Company, which gathered employees from four subsidiaries in Baodao, Singapore, Xiangjiang and mainland China.

Tang Huan recently spent tens of billions of dollars to acquire Pacific Bell, and was selected as the man of the year by the Times. Such experiences are extremely admired by his subordinates in Asia.

So, when Tang Huangang showed up at the annual meeting, he was asked by his enthusiastic subordinates to perform a show and have fun with the people.

This is not the first time, Tang Huan, who is very experienced, chose a song - "Xia Ke".

……

Great river goes east,

West to Chang'an,

Jianghu road, thousands of rivers and mountains,

Fighting all over the body, amazing talent, heroic and courageous,
A life of wandering, a lifetime of chivalrous fame, a lifetime of courage,
Slashing dragons in the river, sword qi soaring to the sky, shooting eagles in the clouds ashamed heroes,

At the head of the small bridge, leaning under the willow tree,
But seeing red sleeves all over the building,
Wave away the grudges and just ask for friendship,
Sincerely,

Ask who this person is, the number one hero in the world is rare.

(End of this chapter)