Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

Contra, Tetris, Violent Motorcycle, Thunder Fighter.
When I was young, I played small games on handhelds or old-fashioned digital mobile phones. As long as Carter recalled a little bit in his mind, there would be no shortage of ideas and plans.

These seemingly innocuous small programs, small games, and small functions in this era can't be counted on to drive the sales of PC products, but it is difficult for anyone to guarantee that they will not become overwhelming psychological entanglements for customers when purchasing machines. That was the last straw.
Lower price, higher cost performance, more functions and supporting support.
If I remember correctly:
"How is the progress of Excel software development?"

"Why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

Gates, who hadn't learned much about Carter's jumping thinking, turned his head in puzzlement:
"Excel should be fast. If you don't need to add additional function calculation functions in those tables, it should be done by now!"

"Pretty!"

Carter clapped his hands excitedly:
"In this way, in addition to supplying the Army Intelligence and Security Command. The commercial version of Excel, don't rush to release it! I plan to register another company that produces computers."

"It will be deeply bound to Microsoft. Including the release of Windows 1.0, and it's better to release it at that time. When it launches, it will be directly loaded on the new PC!"

Borrow Microsoft's eggs to hatch your Carter's chickens? !
Hearing what Carter said, Gates' complexion suddenly turned ugly.For no reason, why did Microsoft help Carter do this?

Even if you are the second boss, other directors will have opinions, okay? !

"I thought about it. If you want to expand the market, it is not good to rely on others. Especially on the next-generation computer equipped with a graphical user interface, whether it is Xerox Parker or Apple, the prices are too high. And IBM, But there has been no intention of developing in this direction.”

"Microsoft is just a software company after all. The new Windows is different from all previous operating systems. It needs the cooperation of hardware. Here, it is better to ask for others than to ask for yourself!"

"We can sign an agreement, one-time, and my new company will order [-] copies of the operating system from Microsoft. I think this quantity is enough for me to get the lowest quotation from the partner? And, this is right It's also a good thing for Microsoft."

"The rapid recovery of research and development costs and the new Windows have just come out. It will take time to develop the market. IBM may not approve it, but I can! Orders for [-] operating systems will be released through news reports. It is a great benefit!"

If he only listened to numbers, Gates had to admit that he was a little moved.

Although the cooperation with IBM, the sales volume on the operating system is greater.
IBM 5150 sells more than 24 units in its first year
Compared with this sales volume, 20 copies of the operating system seems to be less than the amount of others in a year.But as Carter said, when IBM has no intention to update computer products, other computer manufacturers, it is estimated that no one would dare to order so many operating systems at one time.

Do you think everyone is an IBM? !

Once the brand is listed, it is the representative of quality and the reason why people choose it? !
20 copies, not to mention the general small computer manufacturers, even Apple, it is difficult to complete this sales task throughout the year.But as the so-called surprise surprise, surprise and joy
In addition to the joy of finding a "receiver" for Windows, Gates is more worried about a problem:
"Even if I admit that the low-price strategy you mentioned may seize a considerable market. But isn't it a bit too exaggerated for you to benchmark against IBM? Moreover, how can your price ensure that it has a sufficient competitive advantage?"

"I"

As soon as Carter spoke, there was a knock on the door:
"Sorry to bother you, there is a call from Memphis, looking for Mr. Black. The caller claims to be Montgomery Genus. I hope you can call back in time!"

"Sorry, let me borrow the phone first!"

Glancing at everyone present in astonishment, Carter apologized, walked to Gates' desk, picked up the phone
"Hello? Mr. Genus? I'm Carter"

"Thank God, I finally found you. Carter, we were sniped!"

ha? !

Sniper
"The day before yesterday, news broke out in California that we used poor-quality ingredients and that the sanitation of the beef cattle farm was not good."

"I just saw this news, you continue to say, what happened next?"

"Later, .kkr and Morgan Stanley jointly released a research report on us. The general content of the report is that although our current revenue status is not bad, with the exposure of inferior raw materials and the demand for high-quality food in the market The pursuit will inevitably lead to a decline in our receivables. It is said that our business strategy is no longer suitable for the new generation."

"There is also our franchise store model. They say that our model seems impeccable and is very friendly to investors. However, the joint and several responsibilities undertaken by HT are also linked to the benefits enjoyed. We have done a good job in the management of raw material origin. The HT that is not in place has no confidence in store management. Then they also cited the consumer sample survey of the professor, saying that "

"Before there is no thunderstorm, everyone will feel that they are just an exception. Even if they feel unwell after eating our tacos, it is only an occasional problem. It will feel good. But once the thunder explodes and all the isolated incidents are no longer isolated, it will only be a matter of time before our stores are collectively complained or disputes arise. And HT, which bears 20% joint and several liability for each store The company, in this crisis, will inevitably be hit hard.”

"So, the two of them gave investment advice to sell. And at [-]:[-] this afternoon, they suddenly began to sell the two research reports they held on HT stock. They just released them at [-]:[-] noon!"

"Our public relations department is still discussing how to deal with the public relations crisis. At just half past one, Fidelity called! Asked about our cash reserves, and asked if we should take the opportunity to buy back shares. Eat those who sell In order to ensure the stability of the stock price. Carter, I need... Or, can I tell them the specific situation? Or, what should I do?"

"Don't be in a hurry, wait for me to understand the specific situation. In Memphis, stabilize the mentality of the employees, eat and drink! Don't deliberately block the news, tell everyone, no matter what, our wages will be paid! Our cash flow has not suffered!"

It was the first time that Jinas encountered such a sudden blow, and he panicked for a while, Carter could understand.But this is also the first time I have encountered such a thing!
Look at the Gates and Steve around, these people obviously can't help in this matter.
"Contact the airline and fly to New York right away. I'm going to the airport now. After arriving in New York, I'll apply for a route to Boston. I'll rent a helicopter there."