Rebirth of the Tech Madman

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A_V expands the influence of the VHS format, video games promote the continuous improvement of personal computer performance, free content drives the development of the Internet...

Whether it's embarrassment or praise, love or hate, the connections are really there.

Tang Huan, who can see clearly, doesn't need to make too much effort, as long as he leverages the most critical link, he can seize the initiative at the smallest cost.

From this association, Tang Huan slowly came up with an idea to deal with the possible wave of ibm-pc compatible machines.

Since people like Gordon Campbell can suddenly design an ibm-pc compatible chip with the same function but at a lower price, there must be someone who can see the business opportunity of developing a third-party compatible bios.

At that time, any garage factory will be able to manufacture and sell ibm-pc compatible machines by simply kneading Intel-based CPUs, third-party chips and bios together. The degree of mouth opening.

Is this the ultimate in reducing the difficulty of making PCs? Of course not, with the chip and the design of the circuit board, it is still not completely friendly to non-professionals.

Only when it reaches the point of assembling the machine in the original time and space, can everyone start to buy it. And this direction is bound to be the trend of the times. Because it is equivalent to bringing users closer to the manufacturing, service, maintenance and other links of personal computers, the purchase cost is correspondingly lower.

Since the second generation of Fangyuan personal computer, there has been a structured design of cpu socket, memory stick, expansion card, motherboard, power supply and so on. The ibm-pc/at that Big Blue is developing has just begun to introduce the concept of memory sticks to ibm-pc. As for other kinds of personal computers, components are still connected by soldering, and it is not bad to provide an open function expansion slot.

It can be said that the Fangyuan personal computer has long been able to adapt to the assembly machine.

In order to further expand the market share of the Fangyuan PC standard, Tang Huan did not mind taking risks and launched this PC manufacturing concept whose impact is difficult to assess in advance.

only. How to coordinate the circulation of accessories used in the assembly machine with the existing channels of branded machines. More worthy of scrutiny.

But no matter what, Tang Huan was ready to release the trick of assembling the machine. Therefore, during the filming period in Tokyo, he had to find time to communicate with Japanese compatible machine manufacturers.

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At this moment,

New news came from America.

In the end, Adam Osborne failed to withstand the operating pressure and filed for bankruptcy protection for his company, hoping to launch a brand new portable personal computer during this buffer period. Good to get out of trouble.

Tang Huan couldn't help shaking his head. Adam Osborne's performance disappointed him a bit, but he still told John Chambers to help him as much as possible, and it was considered a good relationship between Fangyuan Computer Company.

In addition, it is impossible for ibm to let go of the opportunity of the quality door of the third-generation Fangyuan personal computer without taking advantage of it. It has launched two new models, ibm-pc/portable and ibmpc/jr.

The research and development background of ibm-pc/portable is very simple, that is, Big Blue is very jealous when seeing the popularity of Compaq portable computers in the market, an ibm-pc compatible machine can steal money so easily. Of course, I can't lag behind this genuine brand, so I launched the official version of the portable ibm-pc.

As a result, Big Blue is in the product line of personal computers. From basic ibm-pc, to ibm-pc/xt with hard disk, and portable ibm-pc/portable, it is already very complete.

As for ibmpc/jr, it belongs to a brand-new product category. It comes from the idea of ​​the current chief engineer Bill Sidneys. It is a simplified version of ibm-pc and can be upgraded to ibm-pc. The sales target is to enter every family.

obvious. IBM wanted to expand its share of the personal computer market, so it aimed at the field of cheap computers.

but. Tang Huan burst out laughing when he saw the price of $1,500 written on the report document. Xin said that this is also called a cheap personal computer. It seems that you are really making a lot of money and can't understand this concept.

However, Tang Huan was very interested in Bill Sidney's scalable design for upgrading from ibmpc/jr to ibmpc, and decided to observe what the Big Blue claimed and the real reaction of the market.

After writing his opinion, Tang Huan's eyes fell on the next report, which introduced how the Warner stock held by Yanle Entertainment Group was so popular, and even Steve Ross passed on a report I mean, I want to talk to him.

Seeing this, Tang Huan was extremely curious. You know, I and Steve Ross have reached the point where we are tired of seeing each other, so what is there to talk about?

After calculating the time difference, Tang Huan notified his subordinates in the United States to ask Steve Ross to contact him. Overseas calls are so expensive, so of course the other party has to pay for them.

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After learning that Tang Huan was willing to negotiate with him, Steve Ross breathed a sigh of relief. Warner's current situation was both delicate and dangerous. He had to put aside some personal grievances and take the initiative to mediate.

After the call was connected, the two old enemies didn't bother to greet each other hypocritically, and got straight to the point.

Tang Huan asked bluntly, What do you want from me? It's night in Tokyo. If it wasn't for your age, I would have asked you to call me ten hours later.

So, I still want to thank you for your politeness. Steve Ross, who was suffocating in his heart, sarcastically stated his purpose, How about selling me the Warner stock in your hand? Just ask for a price!

The biggest trouble Steve Ross faces now is that he can't figure out Tang Huan's mind, and he can't predict that the other party will sell this part of the stock to News Corporation, Times Media, Turner Broadcasting Company, and Kirk Kerkorian. that one.

But no matter what the result is, these four parties are not easy to deal with. Steve Ross still hopes to buy back this part of the stock by himself, even if Tang Huan slaps him severely.

But I'm not short of money now, and I'm more willing to help Warner through the current difficulties. Tang Huan laughed.

Stop pretending, no one can just treat hundreds of millions of dollars in cash as nothing, not even you, the richest man. Steve Ross said impatiently: How about I sell Atari to you? In this way, ea It’s completely alone.”

Thanks for being able to say it, the video game industry is so bad now that Atari is about to collapse, you want to throw the burden on me? Tang Huan snorted disdainfully, You might as well sell me Warner Music .”

Thank you for being able to say it, the video game industry is so bad now, and movies and records are Warner's most profitable division. Steve Ross retorted.

Then there's nothing to talk about. You can't come up with anything to interest me. Tang Huan was about to hang up the phone immediately.

Wait. Steve Ross quickly asked tentatively, Then who are you going to sell this part of the stock to?

Which side do you hope to get this part of the stock? Tang Huan asked playfully. (To be continued.)