Rebirth of the Tech Madman

The investment is 44 million, and the income is less than 3.5 million. This gap is really frightening. Hawkins commented on the latest summary of Heaven's Gate, with a look of worry on his face.

Scared? Don't dare to buy? Tang Huan smiled slightly. In my opinion, the main responsibility for this crisis of United Artists lies with Andy Albert. The achievements of this movie have been achieved, and Michael Cimino has lived up to this trust, like a self-important hacker, adding new functions to the program he developed without restraint. Heaven's Gate The original edited version lasted 5 hours and 25 minutes, even if it was compressed to more than 3 hours in the end, impetuous audiences would not be interested in watching it at all.

Speaking of this, Tang Huan extended the topic, It can be said that the current video game development is still in the workshop stage. With the gradual strengthening of the hardware platform, the scale of work will increase accordingly, and then we will encounter Hollywood. The risk of such a big-budget movie is a question.

In this case, I really should have considered it in advance. Hawkins nodded, Since Andy Albert is so dereliction of duty, after we successfully acquire United Artists, should we keep him in the position as promised?

Let's keep our promise. At least we have to look at his follow-up performance. After all, the water in Hollywood is very deep. We laymen need consultants, and it's better to follow other people's rules of the game. Tang Huan nodded slightly. After the acquisition of Columbia and Panasonic’s acquisition of Universal, they were caught in the early stage, which can be described as lingering fear.

What's more, Andy Albert's thought at the beginning also has some truth. Tang Huan picked up the information on the table and shook it. The Deer Hunter has a budget of 15 million. The box office is 49 million, and it has been well received. It won five Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Described as gaining fame and fortune. But this time, he obviously didn't control Michael Cimino's creative ambitions.

Tang Huan shook his head with deep regret, and concluded, I believe that with the lessons learned this time, the entire Hollywood studio and investors will further limit the director's control over the film so that he can occupy the entire filming process. If we have a complete dominant position, we just have to follow suit. No one will criticize us laymen for dictating the operation of Hollywood companies. This can reduce business risks to a certain extent, at least it will not happen like Heaven's Gate It’s a great tragedy of losing everything.”

As long as it doesn't become a burden. Hawkins, who was in a bright mood, laughed easily.

If it becomes a burden, then we are too incompetent. Tang Huan showed an intriguing expression on his face, Did you forget that the 007 series belongs to United Artists, and the value of its video game adaptation should not be underestimated.

That's true. Hawkins, who suddenly realized, lifted his spirits, Then we took the initiative to contact Pan Am.

Or wait for them to come to your door?

You can't be too eager. Tang Huan pondered for a while, Just keep paying attention during this time.

In the following time, the two turned to talk about the status quo of the game industry in Japan. Not long after, Woz, who had just obtained his pilot's license, came here excitedly, intending to show Tang Huan the high-end toy he had just acquired.

Now Woz, with the financial strength of a billionaire, is more free and free in his work. In fact, he has already had the idea of ​​quitting Apple, but he has not found a suitable excuse.

The reason for this is mainly because Apple's interpersonal relationship, as well as the work environment, made Woz feel tired.

He and Jobs were indeed friends who had known each other for many years, but at present it was obvious that they seemed to be estranged, and there was a big gap between them.

This knot had already arisen in 1975. Jobs, who was still working at Atari at the time, told Woz that the boss Bushnell proposed a project to design a single-player version of Bumper Billiards within four days. » The challenge of the game.

At that time, there was no record that a game could be completed in such a short period of time, but Woz liked to challenge such technical limits, so he took this task, and worked with Jobs for four days and nights without sleep, and finally With 45 chips, this game, which will be called Arkanoid in the future, is completed.

In terms of remuneration, Jobs told Woz that the entire job would be paid $700, and he would give Woz half of it.

However, in fact, Atari calculated the remuneration on the condition of how many chips can be used less, and Jobs took away about a few thousand dollars in private.

There is no impenetrable wall, not to mention that everyone lives in the same circle. A year later, Woz learned the truth of the matter. The simple-minded him was naturally very sad, and even cried.

The second biggest knot is that when Apple was founded, Jobs asked Woz to completely classify the Apple computer he designed as the company's property for operation. The quarrel broke up, but fortunately, it was settled in the end.

It doesn't matter who is right or wrong here. It is obvious that in the early stage of entrepreneurship, the two major elements of marketing and technology are indispensable, and no one can do without the other.

Without Jobs' persistent activities, Woz's Apple computer might end up as a toy for hackers to prove their high technical level, lost in the pile of countless similar design samples in the early stage of personal computer development.

The crisis in the early days of Apple's founding passed in this way, but it is obvious that the relationship between the founders can no longer be such a pure friendship.

When Markkula pulled Scott from National Semiconductor to manage the company, Woz, who was as daring as Jobs, was also strictly controlled.

Woz once privately brought his famous blue box for free pirated long-distance calls to Apple as a project, and asked a friend to study it.

Until now. The long-distance telephone business in the United States is still under the monopoly of AT\u0026T. Calls from San Francisco to New York cost $1.35 per minute.

It is not difficult to imagine that once such huge economic interests are involved, AT\u0026T will launch what kind of retaliation once it finds out about this matter.

So after Scott learned of the situation, he was furious. And Woz is not as rotten a duck as Jobs - his mouth is hard, and he admits his mistakes obediently, but he will definitely be distressed that he can't use his talent freely to play pranks.

All of the above, plus before and after Apple's listing. Those old employees who followed from the garage did not get the proper share distribution treatment, which made Woz more and more tired of the current Apple company.

As a result, Woz is now a kind of hermit who puts his love on mountains and rivers, and basically no longer cares about company affairs.

Tang Huan and Markkula bought business jets, and Woz chose a famous model from the Beechcraft Aircraft Company - means Regal, a piston engine aircraft that can make Woz Enjoy the joy of self-driving.

Tang Huan didn't want to spoil the fun. At the same time, I also wanted to change my mind, so I drove to Scotts Valley not far away with Woz. Woz's high-end toys are parked here, that is, the Sky Garden Airport.

Tang, let's experience the feeling of flying freely together. Woz, who was fully equipped, urged Tang Huan to take a ride in his private jet together.

In the original time and space, Woz had a plane crash early next year, causing him to lose his memory for a while.

In view of this, Tang Huan couldn't believe Woz's driving skills. He shook his head like a rattle, waved his hands again and again, and politely declined, I can't take this small plane, and I will feel uncomfortable.

The simple and honest Woz believed it, and shook his head regretfully, Then you can appreciate my technology on the ground.

You must drive according to the operating regulations, safety first. Tang Huan reminded kindly.

As a friend, he can only go so far, after all, the crash is an accident.

Just like some time ago, Gu Long, who was specially called to Xiangjiang, still followed the historical track and ran back to the Baodao stall to participate in the Yinsong Pavilion incident. It is simply unsolvable.

Unless the whole story is revealed, even if the person is locked up for a period of time, he may not be able to escape the catastrophe.

It is impossible for Tang Huan to reveal his old background in the former way, and the latter way is also not feasible.

Moreover, Woz, who has always regarded himself as a hacker in terms of computer technology, enjoys the high-end product of airplanes, which is a combination of technology. The feeling of flying in the sky like a bird is really wonderful. Words make people addicted and unable to extricate themselves.

Fortunately, this flight was safe and sound. After enjoying the fun, Woz returned to the ground contentedly, embraced the flying with him with a red face, and turned around a few times excitedly.

Woz met his first wife while working at Hewlett-Packard, but the marriage recently ended amicably and Alice got a big house.

The Candy in front of me is an employee of Apple, and Woz has just found his second spring.

With his new girlfriend by his side, it's no wonder that the hormones are over-secreted, and he pulls himself, a billionaire, into the audience. Tang Huan, who is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, applauds and laughs in unison.

After Woz finished showing the majestic appearance of a man in front of Candy, and everyone sat down to rest, Tang Huan asked casually, Stephen, what's new about your work at Apple recently?

It's the same, there is no challenge. When talking about work, Woz was obviously listless.

Tang Huan smiled slightly. What a hacker like Woz needs is the joy of invention, and Apple, which is currently fighting among itself, just cannot provide this opportunity.

Recently, I want to develop an item code identification system through the combination of computer technology and wireless communication. Are you interested in playing it? It's very interesting. Tang Huan sent an invitation.

On the one hand, he really has this need, and on the other hand, he also wants to use this method to divert Woz's attention, so as not to always think about flying a private jet by himself. This man's driving skills seem a little frizzy.

Sure enough, this trick aroused Woz's interest, and he readily nodded in agreement.

See helping Woz pick up girls to finish the scene. Tang Huan no longer intends to continue making light bulbs. Get up and say goodbye. He was planning to go to the set to see Lin Qingxia, he was stimulated by Woz and Candy's vigor.

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With Tang Huan's assistance, Tan Jiaming's filming activities in the United States were much more convenient.

Due to the possibility of being bought by DreamWorks and authorized to be broadcast in Europe, the entire crew of Love Killing worked more seriously as one.

However, this movie is relatively simple after all, and then work slowly and carefully. It's about to end now, but Lin Qingxia, who has completed her role, feels quite rewarding.

Tang Huan's visit caught up with the crew's end of work, so he naturally wanted to entertain everyone. Lin Qingxia was persuaded by him to drink two glasses of wine, her pretty face was slightly flushed, and she was very bright.

As a director, Tan Jiaming inevitably budgeted carefully on funds, although he borrowed Tang Huan's light and saved some money. But dare not be careless, after eating lively. I hurriedly prepared to go home and fly back to Xiangjiang.

I'll see you off. Tang Huan took Lin Qingxia's hand with a smile and got into the car.

It's all your fault, I made someone drink an extra glass of wine, and I'm a little dizzy now. Lin Qingxia leaned softly on the back of the chair, coquettishly.

What are you afraid of? With me as your bodyguard, it's absolutely safe and foolproof. Tang Huan chuckled, refusing to admit that he had ulterior motives.

With you, it's more dangerous. It's not impossible to guard yourself. Lin Qingxia smiled sweetly, closed her eyes slightly, and dozed off in a daze.

After waiting for a while, the car was parked, and Lin Qingxia woke up after hearing Tang Huan say here we are. Then he realized that this was not his home.

Didn't you say, take me home? Lin Qingxia asked in surprise.

That's right, this is my home, and of course it's your home too. Tang Huan smiled rascally, bent down, and hugged Lin Qingxia's soft body.

After realizing that she was coaxed by Tang Huan, Lin Qingxia punched the hateful man several times in embarrassment.

Tang Huan stood in front of the car playfully, and kissed Lin Qingxia deeply, and after a while, he moved his mouth away.

Panting, Lin Qingxia's heart was pounding like a deer, and she urged with a blushing face, Hurry up, don't mess around here.

This is a private residence. What do you have to worry about? Tang Huan shook his head with a smile, and carried Lin Qingxia into the living room.

Is no one at your house? Lin Qingxia asked worriedly.

My aunt has gone to Singapore. This is a two-person world. Tang Huan strode into the bedroom, gently placed Lin Qingxia on the bed, and began to disarm quickly.

Lin Qingxia, who is 26 years old this year, can be said to be well-versed in both body and mind. Ever since she was cultivated by Tang Huan, she just avoided this man in a reserved and artistic manner. If you don't want to let your man do whatever you want in front of you shyly, you can explain the problem of belonging.

Tang Huan was preparing to hit a birdie, when Lin Qingxia suddenly opened his eyes, sat up and said, I remembered, I need to call home to report.

It's not too late to call again later. Tang Huan pressed Lin Qingxia dumbfounded.

No, I don't know if you will have the strength after being tossed about for a while. Lin Qingxia got up resolutely, and went to get the phone on the bedside cabinet.

Seen from behind, Lin Qingxia's beautiful curves almost caused Tang Huan to have a nosebleed. Before Lin Qingxia answered the phone, Tang Huan, who couldn't bear it, pressed her gently against it.

Lin Qingxia snorted, frowned, then relaxed, and turned her head to give Tang Huan a charming white look.

At this time, the phone was connected, Lin Qingxia endured the throbbing in her body, said calmly, I have something to do today, I won't go home, and then answered a confirmation from the receiver, and hung up the phone in a hurry .

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The next day, Tang Huan, who was refreshed, did not rush to the office, but stayed at home with Lin Qingxia all morning, and cooked together. After lunch, because of the tight schedule My nerves were completely relaxed.

Stealing half a day's leisure from Fusheng can only go so far.

Soon, Tang Wenmao called to report that the laboratory funded by the Shennong Fund had achieved unmistakable results, and the team led by Robert Charles Gallo had confirmed the resulting cases and was preparing to cooperate with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The center communicates this.

Then follow the normal process. Silicon Valley is quite busy recently, so I won't ask about it specifically for the time being. After finishing the order, Tang Huan, who put down the phone, was thoughtful. It has been shown that the time of confirming the case is more than half a year earlier than the original time and space, which can be regarded as a good deed.

After tidying up the room, Lin Qingxia sat next to Tang Huan, shook his arm and said, Take me home.

You don't like being alone with me so much. Tang Huan smiled, hugged Lin Qingxia into his arms, and kissed her on the forehead.

No. Lin Qingxia showed a twisted look on her face, You are so busy, I don't want to delay your time to do business, and last night you tossed your bones to pieces, so I'd better go home and rest.

I don't know if you are understanding or dissatisfied with me. Tang Huan shook his head helplessly, Then I will send you home.

This time, I'm really taking me home. Lin Qingxia mischievously stretched out her finger, asking Tang Huan to pull the hook to promise.

Of course, I can't take you there and come back. Tang Huan was amused and laughed.

Then leave quickly. Lin Qingxia pulled Tang Huan and urged her repeatedly.

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After sending Lin Qingxia home, Tang Huan came to Cupertino's office in good spirits, just when Chambers came to discuss the feasibility of purchasing additional insurance for employees.

This discussion originated from the high-rise fire at the MGM Grand Hotel, the venue for dex in Las Vegas a few days ago. The Zheru engineer, who provided on-site support services for the hotel information management system, died because of the chaos. hurt. (To be continued..)

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