Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

Chapter 599 About the Bright Future of the Internet
"The main task of our group now is to develop a form-based document production software, the order of the Army Intelligence and Security Command, and our group is handling this matter."

"We are continuing to cultivate the application and development of the Basic language, including handling some technical after-sales of MS-BASIC on Apple's side."

"Our group is mainly responsible for the hardware. In addition to cooperating with Mr. Newell to complete the compatibility of MS-DOS 2.0 with the new hard disk that IBM will use, it is also responsible for following up with the softcard manufacturer and after-sales service issues. The workload is divided among several groups. Here, it's relatively easy."

"We are also language developers. Except for BASIC, the development and application of other computer languages ​​are all done by our group."

Do DOS, can not move.
There is no doubt that MS-DOS is currently Microsoft's largest cash cow.Holding IBM's thigh, earning a lot of money, the work of this group must not be transferred;

Those who do BASIC can't move.Compared with DOS, BASIC is Microsoft's technology trump card. Their development and use of this language can be said to be the first in the United States. As far as maintaining technical strength, this group is not easy to recruit;

Not to mention those who make forms, not to mention this order from the Army.Don't be too clear about the future direction of this group! From Excal to Office, the future office software is one of Microsoft's core profit points.
Hardware group. At least now the income is good
More language development.
As the helm who doesn't understand technology, Kamute fell into a little bit of confusion: Looking around like this, good guy, it's full of calculations, there is no idler in Microsoft? !
"It looks like we may need more partners to join us."

After looking around at everyone in the conference room, Carter gave a wry smile:
"Let's talk about the fourth thing, about the future work arrangement. Xerox Alto from Xerox Parker, does anyone know?"

"I know, I heard that the human-computer interaction of this alto system is done well."

"That's right, they seem to have a new device that can directly control the computer and give instructions to the computer like a fool."

"I remember that this thing is extremely expensive! It's not something that ordinary people can think about!"

"Crap, the Xerox Alto isn't a personal computer in itself."

"Then how do you know so clearly?"

"I can't afford it and can't go to their place to try it? Stupid, Nixi."

Hearing the noise in the conference room again, Carter had to clear his throat and cough twice
Let these technical geeks continue to chat like a communication meeting with technology peripheral enthusiasts, and I almost forgot what I was going to say
"Mr. Nisi's words hit the point! The price of Xerox Alto is too high, and it is out of the public. But their visual graphics operating system illuminates the way forward for us!"

"You want to do a visual operating system?"

Gates frowned slightly. Carter wanted to do this. In the previous night talk on Huxin Island, Gates hadn't heard Carter mention it.

But, this is too fast, right? !

"I'm not saying that this operating system is not good, but, as you can see, our current manpower has its own work to do. Now to develop a visual graphics operating system, we not only have to spend a lot of money to hire more In addition to people, there are technical backbones drawn from each group to complete the framework of this new team.”

"Pay additional costs, reduce the efficiency of the original profitable team, and gamble on a future. Even if I believe your statement, the probability of success is very high, but will it be too hasty? This should be started later , For example, after the release of IBM XT, this personal PC will be released next year!"

"I think the focus of our current work should be to ensure the stability of this cooperation so that IBM XT can come out as scheduled!"

"I admit that IBM's order is very important, but the development of a visual operating system should not be rushed at any time when the technical conditions are mature! Mr. Gates, from the perspective of the market, how important is the first-mover advantage? I think you should be able to understand."

Carter took out several drawings and documents from his briefcase while talking:

"I have already thought about the name of this operating system: Windows! This operating system will be our product that completely opens the market window. For users, opening Windows means that they have seen the light! Computers, as well as The future is not far, the light of the Internet that is about to appear!"

"the Internet?"

After taking Carter's hand-painted Windows interface picture, Gates echoed in a low voice:
"You mean the Arpanet kind?"

"Similar, but different. The Internet in my mind should be a network that connects every computer, which is equivalent to connecting every person and every user. For example, shopping, people can shop online to merchants without leaving home. After placing an order, the merchant can also deliver the goods to the customer through logistics after receiving the order.”

"This is just one of the countless applications of the Internet, which is relatively simple and intuitive. On that day, the Internet, and the devices connected to the Internet: computers, will become the necessities of everyone's life. But, as I once told you and Paul In that way, we cannot force everyone to learn computers, teach them to be programmers, tell them how to type code, what type of code to type, and the computer will be able to do so.”

"The change brought about by the visual graphics operating system is to backstage and hide all codes and instructions. For ninety-nine percent of users, they only need to understand text or even understand when using computers. Just an icon, what you want to do, move the cursor, put it on the icon, move your finger lightly, and the computer can bring you everything you want!"

"My friends, this is the future!"

"It's a future that we can pursue at any cost! Our current revenue is very stable. If we spend a little more money, what's wrong with doing such a thing? It won't reduce our quality of life, no will affect our current work.”

Oratory has always been an important skill in the Western world.

Although Carter didn't practice it deliberately, Carter's speeches or speeches, in Rick's words: he always has a kind of enigmatic self-confidence, even conviction!

Many ideas came out of Carter's mouth, and the audience couldn't hear the slightest bit of unconfidence, and couldn't hear even the slightest hesitation.The scene he described was as if he had witnessed it with his own eyes.
Under the effect of emotional conduction, combining his identity and past, it is difficult for people not to trust him.
Occasionally, it even triggers a kind of impulsiveness like hot blood
In this age where young technicians get together and the learning path of many technicians is to generate electricity for love.About computers, about the bright future of the Internet.
"I think what Mr. Black said makes sense. It's just that our future bonuses will be a little less, but even if we fail, we can still meet many new friends who share the same goals. It seems pretty good, huh?"

"Yeah, I feel the same way."

"Then, what shall we do?"

(End of this chapter)