giants of the era

Chapter 183 Apple is Killing
Schools, enterprises and various research institutes have an urgent need for networking, and the emergence of GalaxyNet1.0 network card just meets their needs. The orders for GalaxyNet1.0 are endless, unexpected!

Although other LAN technologies have appeared, they have not been made into network cards, and it is very difficult to promote them.

After the computers of IBM, HP, and DEC were equipped with GalaxyNet1.0 network cards, the sales volume increased greatly.Because it costs US$100 to purchase a network card alone, many schools naturally prefer computers with network cards from IBM, HP, and DEC when purchasing new computers.

As a giant in the personal computer market, Apple does not have a network card, which caused the loss of many users for a while.

The rest of the PC manufacturers have contacted Yinhe Network, hoping to get the goods directly from the factory. Depending on the size of their companies, the price of the goods varies from US$200 to US$250.

At this time, Apple was in a big crisis. Compatible machines headed by IBM PCs all supported GalaxyNet1.0 network cards, but Apple's PCs did not support them, which led to a sharp decline in sales again.

Apple headquarters, conference room.

Thomas Rockefeller has been very irritable for the past two years. Apple is in his hands, and its performance is declining every day, and it is losing money every year. Especially this time, Apple's human brain does not support the GalaxyNet1.0 network card, which actually leads to slow sales of Apple's computers. !There are even users asking for returns!
The current Apple CEO Vincent Gay said to him: "Mr. Rockefeller, we have two solutions right now! First, modify the operating system and develop a personal computer that can support the GalaxyNet1.0 network card; second, let the Galaxy Network The company develops a network card that can support Apple computers!"

Thomas Rockefeller nodded, and then asked, "Which way do you think is better?"

"Mr. Rockefeller, use the two methods together. The computers that Apple has already sold occupy a large market share of the personal computer market, and Galaxy Networks should not let go of this profit." Vincent Gay paused After a while, he said: "It's just that developing a network card for Apple computers alone will cost Galaxy Networks some additional research and development funds and time. Therefore, they have always hoped that Apple can be compatible with GalaxyNet1.0 network cards. Right now, Ethernet is gradually becoming the LAN standard. .I think Apple should follow the general trend and choose to cooperate with Yinhe Network!"

Thomas Rockefeller nodded helplessly, "Well, let's do as you said!" Thomas felt that he was a failure at this time. As an outstanding son of the Rockefeller family, he could not even compare to a self-made Chinese. Apple left He can't...

Thomas Rockefeller was discouraged, but he didn't give up.

He thought about it for a long time, and felt that Apple should diversify its development. If personal computers were suppressed by IBM, then they should develop other products. With the brand of Apple, they would still get the support of many people.

At this time, Thomas proposed his long-prepared plan: "Vincent, Apple's products are too single, and new profit points must be found. Sunbird sold game consoles and game cassettes at Christmas last year. A lot of money. I think Apple can even develop personal computers, and naturally it can also develop game consoles!"

Vincent Gay is not sure about paying attention, but since the major shareholders have decided so, so be it.

So, he nodded and said, "Well, this is also a good idea. With Apple's research and development capabilities, it will definitely be able to develop a game console that is more powerful than the Atari 2600!"

Thomas Rockefeller got the approval of the other party, and he was a little excited, as if the game console developed by Apple would definitely sell well, and countless orders came in.In addition, he also thought that the Flamingo company founded by Li Zetian was developing a game console, and Apple's game console would be able to snipe it.The glory of the Rockefeller family made him have a strong competitive spirit, and he must defeat his opponent, but his opponent was not IBM, but Li Zetian.

In the hands of Li Zetian, Apple has become a legend; in his hands, it has become a joke!
Thomas Rockefeller did not allow this situation to continue to happen, but unfortunately, at present, things have backfired, and Apple is getting more and more declining...

If you are poor, you want to change!

Thomas Rockefeller thought of diversified development, and games are just one of them.

Then, he said: "With the increasing popularity of personal computers and Microsoft's word processing software and Excel spreadsheets, Wang'an word processors are gradually being eliminated, and printers have become the first choice for corporate offices! Therefore, I think Apple If the company gets involved in the printer market, it will definitely make a lot of money!"

Vincent Gay nodded: "It is true that, as Mr. Rockefeller said, the printer market is very profitable! However, there are established printer giants such as HP, Epson, Xerox, etc., and the pressure of competition is very high."

"How do you know that the printer developed by Apple can't make money if you don't try it?" Thomas Rockefeller frowned.At this moment, Thomas Rockefeller was desperate to go to the doctor and wanted to try everything.

Printers are indeed very profitable, but not everyone can earn this money.

When Li Zetian was in charge of Apple, he didn't dare to get involved in printers because he didn't know much about printers. In addition, the printer market was highly competitive, and established printer giants were not easy to deal with. The technology and talent pool could surpass Apple's by several blocks.Instead of using Apple's resources to develop printers, it might as well be doing something else.Apple had developed a printer in its previous life, but it didn’t make much money. After Jobs returned, he immediately cut it off.

After the meeting, Thomas Rockefeller was full of ambition.

Vincent Gay immediately called Galaxy Networks and expressed his intention to cooperate.Galaxy Networks, of course, agreed to develop an Apple computer version of the GalaxyNet network card for Apple.

If you don't make money, you don't make money!
In addition, Vincent Gay also said that Apple's new computer will definitely support GalaxyNet1.0 network card.

Galaxy Networks Inc.

Zhang Hao laughed loudly and said, "We wanted to cooperate with Apple several times, but the other party just refused to agree. Now that the sales volume has declined, we asked to come to the door. I really don't see the coffin without crying!"

Tian Shuai smiled slightly and said, "Okay, anyway, Apple has agreed to cooperate with us."

Zhang Han twitched his lips and said, "Apple is in Thomas' hands, and it's getting worse and worse! In my opinion, Apple will go bankrupt sooner or later!"

Tian Shuai was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Maybe..."

Zhang Hao said excitedly: "If Apple is going to go bankrupt, do you think Mr. Li will buy it back?"

Hearing this, Tian Shuai pondered for a while, then raised his head and said, "It should be possible. Apple still has many excellent employees, and they are a valuable asset!"

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A few days later, Apple held a press conference announcing that it was developing a home console.

At the press conference, Thomas Rockefeller said to the camera with a smile all over his face: "Apple will focus on developing powerful Apple home game consoles. Third-party game software development companies are welcome to cooperate with Apple!"

A lean camel is bigger than a horse. Although Apple has declined, it is still the industry leader.

The news that Apple would develop a game console caused shock in the industry, and even Li Zetian was surprised.

"Apple thinks it's not dying fast enough. I founded Flamingo, and Apple dares to enter the game industry!!!" Li Zetian shook his head.

Flamingo Company and Li Zetian have not made any statement yet.

Warner Bros. was the first to jump out. The CEO of the company said in an interview with media reporters: "Sunbird's position in the game industry cannot be shaken! If Apple enters the field of game consoles, then its fate will definitely be very bad." Miserable! Any opponent of the Sunbird Company will face an unprecedented defeat!"

Not long after, rumors spread that Warner Bros. issued an ultimatum to third-party game developers. If third-party game developers dared to develop games for other companies' game consoles, their games would not be allowed to be launched on the Atari 2600 platform.

Thomas Rockefeller waited for more than a week, thinking that many third-party game developers would come to Apple to seek cooperation, but in the end there were only a few game companies, and their strength was not good.

At this time, Thomas Rockefeller almost had the feeling that he would die before he was ready. He didn't expect the water in the game industry to be so deep...

However, when he looked back, it seemed that third-party game developers were threatened by Warner Bros., and not many companies dared to develop games for Flamingo.Thinking about it this way, Thomas felt much better.

"Mr. Rockefeller, Flamingo develops games by itself. Judging from the current situation, Apple can only develop games by itself..." Vincent Gay said in a helpless tone.

Thomas nodded and said: "Well, then develop the game yourself! However, we still have to work hard to win some third-party game developers!"

"Okay, Mr. Rockefeller!" Vincent Gay nodded.

Li Zetian is naturally very clear about Apple's situation, so he couldn't help laughing: "Hehe, the Atari 2600 dominates the market and forms a monopoly. Now Apple knows how powerful it is. The game console market is not so easy to enter..."

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