Chapter 286 Carrot and Stick
“How much memory does Shenzhou USB flash drive have?”
“How long is the estimated mission life of the R&D mission, and what is the probability of losing files?”
Compared to Walter, Du Jiabin, who has a technical background, is most concerned about the technical issues on the Shenzhou USB flash drive.
“Currently, Shenzhou U disk memory is divided into two types: 16M and 32M. However, I believe that within the year, U disk technology with 64M or even larger memory can be conquered.
The service life is about eight to ten years, but if it can be used properly and properly maintained, the actual usage may exceed the estimate! "
Chen Tao said seriously to Du Jiabin, in front of such an insider, there is no point in talking about pretentiousness.
When Du Jiabin heard this, he nodded, Shenzhou U Disk Even if there is water, it will kill the current floppy disk technology in an instant. One U disk is equivalent to dozens of floppy disks, and the recorder is too cumbersome. In comparison, the advantages of U disk are not too obvious.
It is almost foreseeable that Shenzhou U disk will replace floppy disks, CDs and recorders. Du Jiabin even feels that the entire office software industry may change.
The other thing is printing and storing computers! Files, or when transferring files, transferring files from one computer to another is a big problem. Just one floppy disk cannot hold so many files, but now the emergence of U disks may Change these troubles!
"Donngling Hi-Tech is developing a USB flash drive with larger memory and higher security factor. Maybe one day in the future, Microsoft's system can also be stored on the Shenzhou USB flash drive. Of course, the premise is that the Shenzhou USB flash drive is secure enough to ensure Encryption technology cannot be broken by hackers!" Li Dongling said to Du Jiabin and Walter.
Hearing this, the two of them felt surprised but also somewhat expectant. If the Shenzhou USB flash drive can really do this, it will definitely be a big plus for companies that develop software. It not only facilitates transmission, but also reduces some copycat products and increases some revenue.
"Mr. Li, what I just said can be approved by the Microsoft board of directors. Microsoft can become the agent of Shenzhou U disk in North America, so that Shenzhou U disk can appear in all Microsoft agency rights in North America. On the counter of retail channel dealers! ”
No. In the era of email and Internet download channels, companies like Microsoft sold systems and software. They first recorded them on CDs, then sold the CDs to users, who then went home and installed them on their computers. Encryption technology has not yet been developed. Later generations were so skilled that all kinds of copycat and pirated software became rampant.
Microsoft has established a complete set of sales channels in America, North America, Europe, Asia and all over the world to ensure that users in major cities who want to purchase Microsoft systems and software can do so in retail stores. , find the Microsoft CD!
If Microsoft can really open its sales channels to Shenzhou USB flash drives, the sales of USB flash drives in North America may set an astonishing record!
The temptation is indeed great. Walter does not believe that Tanglin Hi-Tech can refuse his proposal. To be honest, although Microsoft is a software company, the sales channels it has established are among the best in the entire computer industry. , beating other software companies, many of which have exclusive agreements. Microsoft's sales can surpass other peers, and strong sales channels are also crucial.
In North America, apart from Microsoft, it is almost impossible to find a better partner for Shenzhou USB flash drive. Other retail channel vendors are much worse than Microsoft!
Li Dongling chuckled. If it was just to make money, then it would be best to cooperate directly with Microsoft and let Microsoft, a behemoth, sell it as an agent.
But this time, what Tanglin High-tech wants is not just to sell more USB flash drives. What Tanglin High-tech wants is the interface standard of the global computer industry!
"Dongli High-tech naturally hopes to reach a new cooperation with Microsoft, and also believes that Microsoft can make USB flash drives appear on the computers of countless computer users in North America!"
When Walter heard this, his face changed. He couldn't help but smile. If he could bring the USB flash drive back to Microsoft's Seattle headquarters and hand it over to the Microsoft board of directors, he would definitely be rewarded. Walter knew that Bill Gates, Ballmer and others had never given up on Microsoft's leadership in hardware. Industry testing.
The U disk will definitely allow Microsoft to wipe out the decline in the hardware industry in recent years, and even allow Microsoft to take a further step in the hardware industry. As for the revenue brought by the U disk, that is not to mention .
As long as it can obtain the agency rights, it may not be a problem for Microsoft to increase the price of USB flash drives purchased from Tanglin Hi-Tech by another 30% or even 50% and sell them to users in America. , no one is more familiar with independent business than Microsoft.
“But...”
Li Dongling's sudden words caused the smile on Walter's face to disappear, and he looked at Li Dongling solemnly, fearing that Li Dongling would make a big deal.
"Donngling High-tech hopes to have a lot of cooperation with Microsoft on the USB flash drive project!"
"What does Mr. Li mean?" Du Jiabin also asked with some worry.
“The conditions are not negotiable, but Tanglin Hi-Tech wants to take advantage of the Shenzhou USB flash drive and Silver Sable second-generation optical mouse to join forces with Microsoft and related computer companies to jointly establish a global The USB Alliance has launched a set of USB computer interface standards applicable to all computers and related devices to solve the current chaotic interface problems!"
Du Jiabin and Walter both looked at Li Dongling in shock. They had I thought that Li Dongling would put forward some special conditions, but I never thought that it would be like this!
Establishing the USB Alliance and establishing a set of interface standards applicable to the entire computer industry, Du Jiabin and Walter were shocked when they heard this. Even companies as powerful as Microsoft did not dare to say that they would implement their own standards in the computer industry. However, after being surprised, as computer practitioners, Du Jiabin and Walter couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement.
Who in the computer industry, whether it’s hardware or software, doesn’t want to introduce a set of concepts that they dominate, so that the entire computer industry chain and countless computer users can use their own standards...
No matter what Du Jiabin and Walter's reaction, Li Dongling still said, "Nowadays, computer interface standards are different, which makes it difficult for users to choose, and also causes huge waste. It is also not environmentally friendly. If there is a set With unified standards, no matter which mouse and keyboard users buy, they can be used on any computer. This is definitely the most important moment in the history of the computer industry! "
"Donngling Hi-Tech hopes to join Microsoft. , create moments like this! ”
Du Jiabin and Walter suddenly had various thoughts in their minds. Li Dongling's proposal exceeded their expectations.
They knew that Li Dongling proposed that the establishment of the USB alliance must be based on the Shenzhou U disk standard, and the patent must also be in the hands of Dongling High-tech. Once this set of standards is determined, Dongling High-tech It is definitely the biggest winner. In the future, all computer manufacturers, mouse manufacturers, keyboard manufacturers, as well as printers, scanners and many other products involving USB interfaces will have to pay patent fees to Tanglin Hi-Tech.
Even for a single machine, Tanglin Hi-Tech only charges a few cents in patent fees. Given the explosive growth of global electronic and digital products, this will be an astronomical level of revenue.
"This... I'm sorry, we can't make a decision and need to report to the Seattle board of directors!" Du Jiabin said to Li Dongling that this matter has exceeded his authority and needs to be decided by Bill Gates.
Li Dongling didn't take it seriously either. He asked Du Jiabin and the others to come over today because he wanted them to be the microphones. He didn't expect them to give an answer right away.
If Du Jiabin had agreed on the spot, Li Dongling would have wondered whether Microsoft was planning to do something small again.
“Of course!”
“However, I hope that Microsoft’s Seattle headquarters can give an answer as soon as possible. This Saturday, Tanglin Hi-Tech’s new product launch conference will be officially held. If Microsoft If it is still unable to make a decision, then Donglin Hi-Tech will look for other partners, such as IBM, Sun, or Compaq, HP, Dell and other companies! "
"If Microsoft can decide, Donglin will Ling Hi-Tech jointly formed the USB Alliance, and the Shenzhou U disk can hand over the North American agency rights to Microsoft. In addition, the second-generation Silver Sable mouse will continue to license patents to Microsoft, and one more thing..."
Li Dongling seemed to say "carelessly", "I would like to ask Mr. Bill Gates to serve as the first president of the Global USB Alliance. I don't know, I just don't know, is he interested?"
What does it mean to be interested? When Walter heard this, he immediately wanted to agree. How could he not know the character of Bill Gates? Now that Bill Gates has achieved financial freedom, what he wants is fame and fortune. !
Wealth and status, Bill Gates, as the world’s richest man, must not be lacking. What he lacks is influence and reputation. What is the purpose of his desperate charity? In addition to tax avoidance, it must be fame and fortune. If he could become the first president of the USB Alliance, Bill Gates would not refuse!
"I will convey this matter to President Bill Gates, and I will give Tanglin Hi-Tech a reply as soon as possible!"
Walter stood up and said, and then hurriedly left. , apparently to report the news to Bill Gates in Seattle.
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"In the first three quarters of this year, Microsoft achieved revenue of US$6.4 billion, with more than 20,000 employees worldwide. It is expected that revenue this year will exceed the US$10 billion mark!"
Microsoft headquarters is holding a conference. At a board meeting, after the chief financial officer finished speaking, there was a round of applause, and Bill Gates also clapped with a smile. Just before today's meeting, Microsoft's stock price had risen for 14 consecutive months, and the stock price had doubled. times, completely getting rid of the rumors of previous split risks.
After the meeting, Bill Gates, who was in a good mood, was going to go to his super mansion to check the construction schedule.
As a focal figure in the technology industry, Bill Gates is not an ascetic. He is a person who enjoys life very much, with sports cars, yachts, private jets, super mansions, and of course various parties and celebrity models. Wait, Bill Gates also participated. The luxurious life of those in the technology industry in America and Silicon Valley after they made their fortunes is almost the same as that of seniors like Bill Gates.
"President Gates, there is news from Asia. Walter said there is urgent news and he needs to talk to you!"
Just as Bill Gates was about to leave, an assistant ran in and said to Bill Gates.
(End of this chapter)