Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 610 The Knowledge Gap and the OCPC Program
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Seeing that there is no breakthrough in the Hollywood tycoon and the popular female star in the pop music world, the entertainment media, full of bad things, decided to go to the other party--the grumpy "bad boy" Sean Penn to make a stumbling block. A sea of ​​jealousy they would love to see.

In this way, the serious media finally had a chance to take the lead, and quickly confirmed to Tang Huan: Is Fangyuan Computer Company pursuing IBM's Don Estridge recently?
This time Tang Huan reacted very happily and admitted frankly, "Don Estridge used to be our face-to-face opponent, so I know his ability quite well. Now, Don Estridge has gone from IBM's entry-level systems department, responsible for the personal computer business, was transferred to a position responsible for global manufacturing. In my opinion, maybe Fangyuan Computer Company can give him a more suitable personal career."

"Apple once invited Don Estridge with an annual salary of 100 million US dollars, but it was unsuccessful; I don't know what kind of conditions Fangyuan Computer Company offered?" Finally got the official statement on this matter, the reporters Immediately my spirits were lifted, and I hurried to dig deeper into the details.

"You must have received the news. Fangyuan Computer Company also failed." Tang Huan shrugged and did not answer directly.

The reporters were not disappointed. Gein bosses always like to play tricks on their words, and they have already analyzed a conclusion from the implication of the other dialect: Compared with Apple, Fangyuan Computer Company will only charge a higher price.

Even if there is no precise data, this material is enough to perfectly meet the public's curiosity and thirst for knowledge.

"Don, Fangyuan Computer Company failed to pursue Don Estridge, so what is the next step?" The reporter asked follow-up questions as usual, but did not expect to get any major news. In fact, only an official statement was needed on this matter. That's how things ended.

Unexpectedly, the strange peak popped up, and Tang Huan asked back with a playful face: "What will you do when you are rejected for the first time in the process of pursuing your girlfriend? Let's just leave it at that?"

What's more, the reporter who raised the conservative question was also a weirdo. After being asked by Tang Huan, he nodded honestly and said, "Otherwise, what else can I do? I don't like forcing girls."

While Tang Huan was smiling at him, the colleague next to this person almost slapped him angrily: you are not interested, you are going to ruin an explosive news.

He quickly took over the conversation and asked: "Tang, you mean that Fangyuan Computer Company will not give up and continue to pursue Don Esterlich?"

This poaching operation is a step in the piecemeal offensive against IBM, and of course it will not stop just because the big elephant roars a few times.

However, Tang Huan played Tai Chi again, and Gu Zuo said otherwise: "Today we all gathered together for the same public welfare goal, we can't keep digging like this, why don't we talk about charity."

The reporters quickly jotted down the notes in their notebooks, while muttering to themselves, "Haven't you already donated 50 US dollars, what other programs are there?"

On the contrary, that strange reporter honestly followed Tang Huan's meaning and asked, "Do you have any new philanthropic ideas for supporting underdeveloped areas?"

"Honest people have their own cuteness." Tang Huan praised secretly, his face straightened, and he said solemnly: "Poverty, hunger and other material problems are indeed terrible, but as long as everyone works together to create a fair environment, People's quality of life can be improved quickly; but the problem of backwardness in thinking cannot be solved so immediately, and it will even continue to the next generation."

"As we all know, the world is currently ushering in another major innovation since the industrial revolution - the wave of informatization. If people in less developed areas are out of touch with this, the original knowledge gap will inevitably grow wider."

"I am brewing a project dedicated to bridging the knowledge gap called OneComputerPerChild - One Computer Per Child, or OCPC project."

"In detail, Fangyuan, Zheru and other companies jointly design and manufacture a personal computer with a price of less than US$800, which is directly provided to children by the governments of developing countries that are interested in the OCPC program, so as to reduce informatization. The knowledge gap of the times."

"The OCPC plan will continue to evolve and optimize all aspects of the project to meet the actual conditions of developing countries. For example, the price of OCPC computers will be lowered, striving to achieve the goal of a $100 computer."

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After all, the time available for reporters on "LiveAid" is limited, and Tang Huan's OCPC plan is not directly linked to eye-catching money, so it didn't arouse too much interest from the journalists who had already been fed by the revelations. The embarrassment of throwing eyes at the blind.

In fact, the rescue effect that "LiveAid" can play cannot be as perfect as people imagine.

First of all, the motivation for launching "LiveAid" comes from the western world, which has a superior life and wants to show its own humanistic spirit and influence.

To give an inappropriate analogy, a photographer who observes the animal world on the African savannah will not interfere with how a lion hunts a cute young antelope; All the descendants of the previous Lion King.

In the final analysis, there is a God's perspective of an advanced civilization on a backward civilization.

The donators feel enriched after giving selflessly, and the organizers ensure that the donations have not been embezzled and have a clear conscience, and everything is OK.As for those who need assistance, whether they really benefit from it is too far away and beyond the scope of their ability.

In the original time and space, according to the disclosure of the British Broadcasting Corporation, aid to Africa was often used by local forces to buy arms; even direct aid materials would be blocked, and they could not be completely delivered to the people at the bottom.

Strong dragons do not overwhelm local snakes, and domineering world policemen like the United States also "break up and divide and rule" in the localization strategy of various regions; Tang Huan's OCPC plan, which cooperates with the governments of developing countries, is more practical.

Fortunately, Mr. Richest Man does not lack the right to speak now. When he and Ted Turner inspected "Discovery Channel" - "Discovery Channel", which has been on the air for a while, he further explained the details of OCPC through reporters from CNN .

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Like the version in the original time and space, the programs of "Discovery Channel" are mainly documentaries related to science, technology, nature, history, and archaeology.

The principle set by Tang Huan for "Discovery Channel" is simple and clear, that is, "to broadcast interesting educational science programs."

This is very important. In addition to attracting audiences with this feature, it can also try to land in major countries and regions in the world as much as possible.

"Discovery Channel" belongs to Discovery Communications, Inc. - Discovery Communications Co., Ltd., and it belongs to Yanle Group. At present, the main partner is CNN.

Among the initial shares of 1000 million U.S. dollars, Tang Huan invested 600 million U.S. dollars, and the rest was divided among Ted Turner, John Samuel Hendricks, and other investment institutions.
John Samuel Hendricks, chairman and CEO of Discovery Communications, personally welcomed Tang Huan and Ted Turner, and introduced the company's operations in detail, especially the specifics of the "Discovery Channel" launched this year. Performance.

In his speech, Tang Huan praised the team of "Discovery Channel" without hesitation, "It is all your credit for making educational science programs so interesting. I am also chasing this program and recommend it to loved ones, including children, to watch."

The big boss's affirmation from the bottom of his heart is really inspiring, and warm applause erupted in the meeting room.

Tang Huan made a gesture with a smile, "The goal of "Discovery Channel" is to go out of the United States, so that people all over the world can watch it, in addition to the quality of the programs favored by the audience."

"In addition, I will provide the necessary technical support to make the viewing experience of "Discovery Channel" a higher level. For example, even the wings of insects can be fully displayed on the screen."

"This will be a long-term and vast process of technological evolution, determined by the background of today's information age. The high-definition TV technology that is in the research and development and experimental stage will make the programs of "Discovery Channel" even more powerful."

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Tang Huan has caused a lot of topics recently. After being informed in advance, Ted Turner brought a special program team to conduct an exclusive interview with him, which involved the OCPC plan.

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"Don, your 'one computer per child' plan, although the starting point of bridging the knowledge gap is very good, but the actual implementation seems a bit unbelievable. After all, although the development level of personal computers is advancing with each passing day and the popularity is increasing rapidly, the distance between 'personal There is still a long way to go for the original goal of "one computer for each child", not to mention the idealized goal of "one computer for one child".

While watching Tang Huan's face carefully, the host continued, "Some people think that the 'one computer for one child' plan you proposed is in essence to promote Fangyuan personal computers, and it's a crazy idea." Performance."

Tang Huan had already learned about such attacks from his competitors. He didn't take it lightly and used the American brand to make fun of himself, and made a joke, "Sometimes, the distance between a genius and a madman is only one step."

After enlivening the atmosphere, Tang Huan quickly turned to this topic and responded positively to such doubts
"I have emphasized from the very beginning that OCPC is not a party held in three minutes of passion and enthusiasm, but a long-term plan that is implemented gradually and rigorously."

"The incredible thing about OCPC is that in those underdeveloped regions of the world, it may be difficult to maintain a basic computer environment with a stable power supply, let alone popularize personal computers that have not yet realized the original intention of 'personal computers'. to every child."

"This is the biggest reason why OCPC plans to select partners as official institutions. They have the internal motivation to improve the quality of the population in the region, and they will naturally do their best to improve the infrastructure."

"The OCPC plan is unnecessary and impossible to achieve the goal of 'one computer for one child' in one step."

"After all, economic development has its own objective laws. Many countries develop their economies step by step, such as formulating a 'five-year plan'. The gradual and gradual OCPC plan can set the initial popularization target at the school level. Let every child who has the opportunity to receive education have the opportunity to use computers."

"Similarly, in terms of selling price, it is impossible for the OCPC plan to make this educational computer reach the ultimate level of $100 in one step."

"Although there have been commercial products for $100 PCs on the market before, that was a temporary phenomenon caused by the irrational competition between Commodore and Texas Instruments for the market share of cheap computers. After the same priced home TV was severely damaged After game consoles triggered the collapse of the home game console market in North America, the two companies also suffered a lot. Texas Instruments broke its wrist and withdrew from the end product market; Commodore had a huge change in the board of directors, and the company fell into turmoil."

"In short, today's computer manufacturers can't make a real personal computer at a cost of $100."

At this time, the host, who was listening carefully, interjected with interest and asked: "Tang, when do you expect computer manufacturers to provide $100 personal computers?"

"10 years, or 20 years?" There was uncertainty in Tang Huan's tone.

"It seems that OCPC is really a long-term plan." The host said with emotion.

"Eliminating the knowledge gap cannot be a matter of just one generation." Tang Huan smiled slightly, "OCPC's educational computer will be a product with a considerable degree of usability, so the starting price is selected from US$800, which is more in line with the current industry manufacturing level. start."

"I guess, many people use this to question me as an opportunity to promote Fangyuan PCs. After all, there are cheap PC products in the $800 range on the market."

"However, it needs to be pointed out that since I have positioned OCPC as a long-term plan that will be progressive and rigorously implemented from the very beginning, my attitude is naturally relatively conservative. It is absolutely certain that after the OCPC educational computer comes out, the price will be lower than $800, and The function is absolutely practical, not inferior to products in the same price range."

"So, Tang, can you tell me what OCPC's educational computer will look like?" The host made an apologetic gesture, "You also know that according to those who question OCPC, this kind of computer will be the most Cheap Fangyuan PCs, and even inventory that cannot be processed through normal channels. After all, the speed at which Fangyuan PCs are upgraded every two years is really easy for people to associate with this.”

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