Rebirth of the Tech Madman

The brilliance created by Big Blue and the lifetime work it advertises will naturally give IBMers a sense of pride and belonging, and at the same time will form a group psychology of decent people must pay attention to their work.

Under such a general trend, Don Estridge's proposal inevitably appears rebellious and alternative.

Could it be that just because Fangyuan Computer's delusion to promote its own product standards seems aggressive, it should be scared to obediently disclose its technical achievements to fight against it?

What kind of storms and waves have never been seen by IBM. In the mainframe era, there was a drama of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Facing the challenges of the other seven competitors alone, how is it not to fall behind? High spirits.

Now in the emerging market of personal computers, it is natural to rely on its deep foundation to crush all competitors head-on.

And what Don Estridge has done, no matter how you look at it, is a cowardly act in a hurry.

So, when Don Estridge admitted frankly that he wanted to overturn the table, he received a lot of contempt.

However, Don Estridge still insisted on continuing to elaborate on his ideas, There are indications that the current structure of the personal computer market is developing in the direction that Fangyuan Computer hopes. Only through the unconventional method of flipping the table, Only by interrupting this process and allowing more third-party manufacturers to lean towards the platform can we gain space for this latecomer.”

Don Estridge faced many mocking eyes and said with emphasis: You know, until now. Apple Computer has not successfully launched a successor. This is the performance of the new company's lack of stamina. And strong and continuous technology R\u0026D strength is IBM's strength, and the new model adopts Intel's next-generation microprocessor 80286, which can directly get rid of the entanglement and compete face-to-face with Fangyuan Computer.

I found out from your words that you don't think the current opponents of Apple Computer and Fangyuan Computer are. As the person in charge of the personal computer department, your way of exaggerating others' prestige and destroying your own is very problematic. Tang Ace Trichy's sense of urgency. It drew unkind criticism from some executives.

Don Estridge is also a person with a full personality. He immediately slapped the table angrily, Everyone is just sitting in the office like this, arguing based on abstract report data, which seems to be divorced from reality. At present, dex is the most influential The commercial exhibition in the IT field will be held soon, and I suggest that you might as well go to the site to learn about the latest developments in the personal computer industry.

Seeing that everyone was arguing, John Opel waved Don Estridge back to his seat.

The conference wasn't just about personal computers.

There are other more important affairs that need to be dealt with, so we can't digress like this.

After the meeting. Bill Lovo pulled Don Estridge to a secluded place, and bluntly criticized: I am not good at commenting on whether your proposal to disclose technology is reasonable or not, but I think there is a problem with your lobbying method. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been hit three times in a row and got bloody.

What's the problem? Don Estridge was confused.

Your current lobbying method has an obvious implication, that is, under the strong pressure of Apple Computer and Fangyuan Computer, you have to passively adopt this method of flipping the table.

Bill Lovo patted Don Estridge's shoulder meaningfully, The high-level executives at the headquarters naturally hate this argument. You can change the way, for example, in order to support more third-party manufacturers to develop hardware and software for We take the initiative to disclose technology. In this way, the resistance should be less, after all, the personal computer department is a new department, and has been relatively free in operation, and it may not be impossible to take unconventional measures.”

Don Estridge, who was struck by a bolt of lightning in his mind, suddenly realized, and cursed angrily, Damn bureaucracy.

However, Don Estridge admired Bill Lovo more and more. No wonder he was promoted so quickly. He seemed to be a new star of IBM, and he understood the tricks of corporate politics too clearly!

I want the senior management of the headquarters to attend this dex, so that I can have a positive understanding of the current personal computer industry in full swing, and it is indeed imperative to disclose technology. Can you help me lobby? Don Estridge, who has repeatedly hit the wall, said Started asking Bill Lovo for help.

I'll give it a try. Bill Lovo nodded, Anyway, I'm also curious about the current PC market.

...

EA Japan Company and Taidong Company are one of Tang Huan's plans for EA America Company, and their performance is also worthy of this expectation. Their peers, including Nintendo, Namco, and Sega, have all been ruthless. He stomped hard on his feet.

There is no doubt that Nintendo is the biggest sufferer. Shigeru Miyamoto and the red and white machine, as well as classic games such as Donkey Kong and Mario, have been poached mercilessly in advance. According to news, it is developing its own family game console.

Namco can be said to be the second biggest sufferer. Pac-Man was so successful in the original time and space that it even became its company logo, but now, with hundreds of thousands of sales and hundreds of millions of dollars, It all went to his house.

Now that Japan's economic situation is so good, Tang Huan certainly hopes that Taito can go public to make money like Epson. Akio Nakanishi, who has been promoted to president, is promoting this matter.

Looking at the documents, Tang Huan pondered in his heart, so he would have two Japanese listed companies in his hands next year, and the funding channels would be more diversified, and even so complicated that it would be difficult for others to figure out the details.

After meeting core figures such as Akio Nakanishi, Minato Matsushita, and Shigeru Miyamoto, Tang Huan left Japan and returned to San Francisco.

...

As soon as he got off the plane, he got a piece of good news that made him feel good. Been like a mad dog. Waiting for an opportunity to bite his own San Francisco Examiner. The court ruled that the personal reputation was violated. After the procedures of public apology, loss of money and confession, etc., the Hearst Group behind it was disgraced.

However, Tang Huan's idea of ​​bankrupting the San Francisco Observer through compensation was not supported.

This is what the title should mean. After all, this is the United States. In addition to the deep foundation of the Hearst Group itself, the status of the media with the freedom_of_speech is always a bit detached.

Tang Huan didn't care too much about it. There are many ways to deal with the San Francisco Examiner, and a blunt knife hurts more.

What's more, from the two things Tang Wenmao said as a joke, it can be seen that the current situation of the San Francisco Observer is very embarrassing.

Due to the serious damage to its own credibility, the sales of the San Francisco Observer plummeted, and its operations were bleak. As a result, Fang's Newspaper also appeared as a savior, and proposed an acquisition, Since you are in such a miserable situation, why don't you mix with me? Forget it. After all, you are a newspaper with a history of nearly a hundred years, so it would be a pity to close down.

The San Francisco Examiner was ashamed. Sternly refused, We are backed by the Hearst Group. This small setback is nothing to worry about, and it will pass soon.

Although it has resisted the risk of being acquired in a large way, the San Francisco Observer is still plagued by small troubles, such as the replacement of window glass, and the culprit is some people who are afraid of chaos. A mischievous boy, even if he gets caught, won't help. Hearing those it's fun to smash up excuses is even more depressing.

The San Francisco Observer is looking for a new office, and it clearly requires a high-level one.

The Hearst Group has to keep up with this face. Tang Huan smiled disdainfully, Then let's bleed it slowly. Anyway, Xiangjiang is also doing this operation, and it is very familiar with it.

...

This time when Tang Huan returned to San Francisco, he didn't have to be lonely and cold, because Lin Qingxia, who was following the crew of Alien, specially took time out to accompany him.

The superficial reason, of course, is to thank Tang Huan for his help, and to find his long-lost sister in the mainland, so that Lin's father and Lin's mother's wish can be fulfilled.

Moreover, the harvest of this trip to the mainland has far exceeded the expectations of Lin's father and Lin's mother. In addition to the eldest daughter, relatives like the younger brother also met and went back to their hometown.

If the eldest daughter hadn't married and had children early, the two old people would have taken her abroad.

Lin Qingxia chattered trivially, After my sister returned to her original unit this time, she immediately entered the list of March 8th Red Banner bearers and representatives, and her social status has been significantly improved.

Tang Huan laughed, If you have overseas connections, you are popular.

Thanks to your heart, the two old people seem to have looked ten years younger after they came back from the mainland. Lin Qingxia gratefully offered a kiss.

Tang Huan joked with a smile, Just like this, sincerity is not enough.

I knew you were a greedy guy. Lin Qingxia gave the man a flirtatious look, and crawled onto him with a blushing face.

Tang Huan narrowed his eyes comfortably, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth. Beauty Lin is rarely so proactive, so he is blessed.

...

The next day, Tang Huan came to Cupertino, and the first thing he asked about was EA's affairs.

Recently, EA has been making frequent moves, constantly improving its style to prove its contribution and positive influence to society.

For example, according to research by a third-party organization, EA's top game Tetris has certain therapeutic effects and helps prevent the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder.

In addition, Tetris can also help alcohol addicts quit drinking.

These conclusions are not recognized by the West because they are not supported by scientific methods like traditional Chinese medicine. They are based on reliable samples.

In addition to putting gold on his face, EA has also increased its investment in the early education function of the Xiaobawang game console.

This is also to counter the cheap computers from companies such as Commodore and Texas Instruments. The prices of their products have dropped again and again, and they have reached the price range of US$200, which was originally a home video game console.

Adding the phrase Instead of buying a game console that can only play games, it is better to buy a computer that can play games and learn, it really disgusted the original game console manufacturers.

Products like the Atari 2600, whose design is becoming more and more insufficient, can only follow the price war. The release price of 199 US dollars has long been a thing of the past.

The $249 release price of the 1980 version of the Xiaobawang game console and the $299 release price of the 1981 version of the Xiaobawang game console were also inevitably hit.

However, the Xiaobawang game console is not like the Atari 2600, which has no choice but to lower the price. It is originally a branch on the personal computer design roadmap. The platform has strong programming capabilities. It is not difficult to enter the field of early education through games. It's just that the unique input method of the game console is a bit difficult for children.

In order to establish a good image in the field of early education, EA has conducted several discussions on public relations plans. Tang Huan once happened to encounter a brainstorm, so he casually joked, Where you don't know where to order, mom don't have to worry anymore I learned.

As a result, the idea was adopted, and Hawkins deliberately showed him the commercial.

Seeing Drew Barrymore, who was recruited from the crew of Alien and is less than seven years old this year, cutely said Mom doesn't have to worry about my studies anymore, Tang Huan couldn't help but stand up Goosebumps, feeling a chill.

You don't need to give me face like this. Tang Huan smiled wryly.

Our work is serious, and we really feel that this idea is good, not just to please. Hawkins explained seriously, The effect of this commercial is very good.

It seems that Chinese and American people still have quite a lot in common.

Since the creativity can be regarded as excellent, there is no need for me to be too hypocritical. Just watching Drew Barrymore on TV, Tang Huan murmured, In the original time and space, this child was exhausted by fame at a young age. We have taken a detour, and the future of this advertisement is worrying.”

After a little worrying, Tang Huan quickly turned his attention to EA's 1980 to 1981 annual financial report. This is EA's first annual report after its listing, and its significance is self-evident.

It seems that in order to compete, Warner also announced its annual report.

As a result, the data of EA and Atari, the top two players in the video game industry, caused people inside and outside the industry to go crazy.

EA's main business income reached 2.8 billion US dollars, of which the home video game console business contributed 1.7 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 70%; while the newly launched arcade business contributed 800 million US dollars. (to be continued...)

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