Reborn since 1993

Chapter 286 Carrot and Stick
"How much memory does the Shenzhou USB flash drive have?"

“How long is the estimated lifespan of the R&D mission, and what is the probability of losing documents?”

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 use condition may exceed the estimate! "

Chen Tao said seriously to Du Jiabin that it would be meaningless to talk pretentiously in front of such an insider.

Du Jiabin nodded when he heard this. Even if the Shenzhou USB flash drive had moisture, it would instantly defeat the current floppy disk technology. One USB flash drive is equivalent to dozens of floppy disks, and the recorder is too cumbersome. In comparison, the USB flash drive is equivalent to dozens of floppy disks. The advantages of the disk are simply 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!
In addition, when printing and storing computer files, or transferring files from one computer to another, it is a big problem. Just one floppy disk cannot hold so many files, and now The emergence of U disk 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 somewhat expectant for a moment. If Shenzhou USB flash drive can really do this, it will definitely be a big plus for companies that develop software. It will not only facilitate transmission, but also It can reduce some copycat products and increase 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 at the counters of all Microsoft agents and retail channels in North America. superior!"

In the era when there were no e-mails 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. Now encryption technology It is not as advanced as later generations, leading to the proliferation of various copycat and pirated software.

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 buy Microsoft systems and software can find Microsoft CDs in retail stores!
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 are 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 drives. Other retail channel vendors are much worse than Microsoft!
Li Dongling chuckled lightly. If it was just to make profits, then it would be best to cooperate directly with Microsoft and let Microsoft, a giant company, 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 Hi-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, he couldn't help but smile on his face. 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 , Microsoft has never given up on testing the waters in the hardware industry.

The U disk will definitely enable 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 30% or even 50% and sell them to American users. Microsoft is more familiar with it.

"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 Hi-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 opportunity of 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 USB alliance and launch a set of USB computer interface standard 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 thought that Li Dongling would put forward some special conditions, but they did not expect that it would be such a condition!

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.

I would like to ask, who in the computer industry, whether it is hardware or software, does not want to introduce a set of concepts that they dominate, so that the entire computer industry chain, as well as countless computer users, use their own standards...

Regardless of 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 unified standard, users can buy no matter which mouse they choose." and keyboard, it can be used on any computer. This is definitely the most important moment in the history of the computer industry! ”

"Dongli Hi-Tech hopes to work with Microsoft to create moments like this!"

Du Jiabin and Walter suddenly had various thoughts in their minds. Li Dongling's proposal exceeded their expectations.

They know 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 Hi-Tech. Once this set of standards is determined, Dongling Hi-Tech will definitely be 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. 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 here 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 trying 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 is unable to make a decision, then Tanglin Hi-Tech will have to look for other cooperation It’s easy, such as IBM, Sun, or Compaq, HP, Dell and other companies!”

"If Microsoft can decide to form a USB alliance with Donglin Hi-Tech, then Shenzhou USB Disk can hand over the North American agency rights to Microsoft. In addition, the second-generation Silver Sable mouse will also continue to license patents to Microsoft. There is 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 if he is 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. !
As the world's richest man, Bill Gates certainly has everything he needs in terms of wealth and status. What he lacks is influence and reputation. What is the purpose of his desperate charity? Apart from tax avoidance, That would definitely 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 hurried away, apparently to report the news to Bill Gates in Seattle.

……

"In the first three quarters of this year, Microsoft achieved revenue of US$64 billion and has more than employees worldwide. It is expected that revenue this year will exceed the US$ billion mark!"

A board meeting was being held at Microsoft headquarters. After the chief financial officer finished speaking, there was a burst of applause. Bill Gates also clapped with a smile. Just before today's meeting, Microsoft's stock price had been rising continuously. In 14 months, the stock price has doubled, completely getting rid of the previous rumors about the risk of splitting.

After the meeting, Bill Gates was in a good mood and was ready 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, including sports cars, yachts, private jets, super mansions, and of course various parties, celebrity models, etc. Bill Gates Many of them participated. The extravagant lifestyles of America and Silicon Valley tech industry professionals after they made their fortunes are almost in line with those 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)