Go back in time and be a chaebol

Chapter 1753 The Beginning of an Era (Third update, please subscribe)
The clock quietly pointed to seven o'clock in the afternoon, it was time to get off work, and the hustle and bustle of the office gradually subsided.

Colleagues packed up their things and said goodbye to each other. The sounds of footsteps and laughter gradually faded away, and finally only Cheng Luoke was left.

Although there is a tradition of not working overtime after 8 o'clock, and most companies do not have the habit of working overtime, sometimes there are always people who stay in the office for a little longer because of some trivial matters.

Some people may not want to go home so early, some may really have something to do. Some people just want to stay in the office a little longer. Everyone has their own reasons, but it is certain that they will only stay until 8 o'clock at most.

Cheng Luoke was still sitting at his workstation, his eyes fixed on the computer screen. The black background was set off by white text, and the cursor kept flashing behind the command line, as if urging him to enter the next command.

Cheng Luoke's brows furrowed slightly, and his fingers tapped unconsciously on the table. A lingering question lingered in his mind:

“How can I make computer operation simpler?”

He still remembers the confusion he felt when he first saw a computer in college a few years ago - he didn't know how to enter code and didn't know how to use an operating system.

If you can't enter the code, you can't operate the computer.

But later he quickly learned how to use the computer and how to input codes according to his needs.

After graduating from university, Cheng Luoke joined the Nanyang Aerospace Industries Corporation, but his work was also related to electronic computers - industrial software development.

In the past few years, Nanyang Aerospace Industries has been developing new industrial software. They tried to use the industry directly to carry out the corresponding design, but this development is very complicated. Their work has made some progress, but there is still a long way to go before it can be used.

But now Chen Chengluoke is not thinking about work.

It is another small problem that seems very insignificant and may even be ignored by people.

Staring at the computer screen.

The problem that Cheng Luoke was searching for in his mind was the computer itself.

Every day when he turns on his computer, he has to enter a series of codes to enter the corresponding page.

The command codes required by the operating system are cumbersome and complex, just like a library's retrieval system, which must be entered accurately to find what you need.

This is a very memory-intensive task. Some people even keep a large notebook for this purpose, for fear of forgetting a key command.

Although everyone has long been accustomed to this way of operation, an idea suddenly appeared in Cheng Luoke's mind at some point: why should we use such a complicated way to operate the computer?

Can't we invent a more convenient operating system?
And this is exactly the question he is thinking about now.

Cheng Luoke couldn't help but shook his head and whispered to himself:

"In this case, the mouse is almost useless. Is there any way to allow people to directly enter the corresponding page without having to enter various codes?"

This is true. In fact, most of the time the mouse is just a decoration and is far less convenient than the arrow keys.

If it is used to adjust graphics, the mouse cannot be left without it, just like the industrial design software developed by China Southern Airlines Software.

However, as a software engineer, Cheng Luoke is now more concerned about how to make computer operation easier.

"Even an idiot can do it well."

The lights in the office were still bright, but the sky outside the window was gradually getting darker.

Time passed like this minute by minute.

Cheng Luoke's thoughts were like the cursor on the screen, flickering and jumping. He recalled the first time he came into contact with a computer. At that time, he was full of curiosity, but was confused by the complicated command line. Now, although he has mastered these codes, he still feels deep down that this way of operation is not intuitive and even a bit anti-human.

"How can I do?"

Muttering to himself, Cheng Luoke's eyes intentionally or unintentionally turned to the desk at his workstation.

There is a computer, keyboard, teacup, books, notebooks...all kinds of things are neatly arranged there, and you can get them just by reaching out.

Feeling a little thirsty, an idea suddenly occurred to him as he reached out to take it.

“Just reach out and take it!”

Cheng Luoke's eyes lit up.

"If this black-and-white interface could be turned into a graphical interface, and the software and folders that need to be opened can be displayed in different categories... yes, on the desktop. Just like the things on the desktop, just put them directly on the desktop.

After the computer is turned on, the operating system that is entered is a desktop. All the software that needs to be opened are displayed on the desktop in the form of icons.

If you can enter directly by clicking the mouse, then there is no need for command codes, right? "

This thought was like a flash of lightning, instantly cutting through the fog in his mind.

Cheng Luoke's eyes lit up and his heartbeat quickened. He quickly grabbed the notebook at hand and began to draw on it.

The pen tip slid quickly across the paper, outlining a simple graphical interface: several icons were arranged on the desktop, representing different programs and folders, and users could open them directly by simply clicking on them with the mouse.

"Right, that is it!"

There was a hint of excitement in his voice.
“Graphical interface… Graphical interface! No need to memorize complicated commands, all operations can be completed through intuitive graphics.

That way even an idiot can make a good computer!"

More details kept emerging in Chengluoke's mind: the design of the icons, the layout of the windows, the operation logic of the mouse...

He seemed to have seen a whole new world, where an ordinary person could use a computer easily without having to remember complicated command codes like he did now.

His fingers quickly tapped on the keyboard, trying to convert the idea in his mind into code. The black background and white words on the screen were still cold, but a fire was burning in his heart.

The lights in the office were still bright, but the night outside the window was already dark. Cheng Luoke was completely immersed in his own world, forgetting the passage of time.

There was only one thought in his mind:
“Make computers simpler and easier for everyone to use. Let everyone feel the convenience that computers bring to their lives.”

Perhaps, this idea seemed a little crazy or even unrealistic to others. But Cheng Luoke knew that this was the answer he had been looking for. He took a deep breath, looked firmly at the screen, and said softly:
"Graphical interface... yes, that's it." After typing the last character, he pressed the Enter key. The cursor on the screen stopped flashing, as if waiting for his next instruction.

Cheng Luoke's mouth corners slightly raised, and his eyes flashed with confidence. He knew that this road was not easy, but he had taken the first step.

"All right," he whispered.

“The most important thing now is to realize this idea.”

The lights in the office were still bright, but the night outside the window was already dark. Cheng Luoke's figure in front of the screen looked particularly determined. In his heart, the fire of changing the world had already been ignited.

At this time, footsteps were heard in the office. The patrolling security guard came in and shone a flashlight at Cheng Luoke's workstation, then reminded him:
"Sir, it's already 7:50, everyone is off work."

Ok!

It's sea.

Even though he has been here for ten years, Cheng Luoke still hasn't adapted to it.

Overtime is not advocated here.

"I'm sorry, I was delayed by something."

Save the unfinished software, Cheng Luoke said as he packed up his things and left the company soon.

When he entered the underground parking lot and sat in the car, he did not start the car as usual, but was thinking about it.

Conceiving a desktop system.

It's not just a simple desktop, it also involves a lot of details.

"What should this desktop system include?"

As Chengluoke, holding a notebook, sketched the composition of the desktop with a pencil, music was playing on the car radio, and after the music, the radio played again:

"According to TASS, yesterday its border guards engaged in a fierce battle in Dhamnaskiy that lasted for more than ten hours. During the battle, the Soviet commander, Colonel Leonov Demokrap Vladimirovich, the commander of the border guards, was killed..."

The sudden news made Cheng Luoke stunned. Like many people, he had been concentrating on his "desk", but he quickly turned up the volume. There were not many reports in the news, just quotations from TASS reports.

After a while, he said softly:

"This, this...why did they fight each other?"

Doubts, many people are full of doubts. After all, to some extent, they are gay, but that's it.

However, this kind of doubt only exists among ordinary people. Although the fierce battle that lasted for ten hours took place thousands of miles away, the public's attention was still very high. After all, no matter what, some things can never be given up.

While commentators on the TV news were discussing what kind of changes this sudden conflict would bring to the situation in Northeast Asia and even the world, Li Yian and Li Guoren were taking a walk in the garden of the official residence.

The two of them walked and talked about the developments in Northeast Asia.

After learning the news this morning, Li Yian discussed with various departments the impact this issue would have.

After all, the conflict broke out somewhat suddenly, but apart from the one-day report from TASS, there was nothing else, and even no news came from the major powers.

As for the British agency, because of the accident two years ago, the British have withdrawn their agency from Chuncheng.

In this situation, there was no news from any other side except the Soviet side.

"...In short, this is the situation. The information we have at the moment is very limited. Neither party has released much information, just one or two announcements."

Li Guoren thought for a moment and added:

"However, according to information obtained from other sources, the East University is carrying out military mobilization, and many troops have entered combat readiness. After all, it is very close to Chuncheng, and the troops there have already entered a state of combat readiness."

Nodding, Li Yian said:

"Our reconnaissance satellites have also confirmed this. They are mobilizing troops on a large scale."

The advantage of reconnaissance satellites is that they can conduct reconnaissance on the ground from space without having to worry about offending the other party and causing diplomatic problems.

"Even so, I don't think this will lead to a large-scale war. It's just a border conflict..."

The only difference?
This time the conflict was more intense, and the reaction was greater. After all, Chuncheng was too close to the border. Last time, there was a large evacuation along the border. What about this time? It might not just be an evacuation.

It is very likely that issues such as moving the capital will be involved. If this is really done, where will they move to?

Compared with other questions, Li Yian was more curious about this question. After all, everyone has a gossipy heart.

When a butterfly flaps its wings, it brings about so many changes. How big of a change can it bring?
Or what kind of changes can it bring?
How can I not be curious about such a little gossip?

But immediately, Li Yian threw away his chaotic thoughts, looked at Li Guoren beside him, saw his somewhat sick face, and said:
"Guo Ren, how are you feeling lately?"

Recently, Li Guoren has had some health problems and has been to the hospital frequently. He is still very concerned about the health of his old friend.

Listening to your question, Li Guoren said:
"It's still the same, but I'm considering resigning from my current position..."

Before he could finish, Li Yian said:

"Guoren, you and I have known each other for decades. Don't say such things anymore. If you are not feeling well, take care of yourself first. When you are well, go back to work. Let others do the work. As for resigning, don't even think about it. I will never let you go, Li Guoren."

Hearing these seemingly inhuman words, Li Guoren was deeply moved and he just kept nodding his head.

The two then walked and talked about his body...

(End of this chapter)