Reborn since 1993

Chapter 487 The Wind Rises

"Jim, Anderson, we're so glad you're here!"

Not knowing why the two founders of Netscape came, Li Dongling collected his thoughts and led his men to meet them.

"Li, I first heard your name a few years ago. I have to say that you are the first man who dares to confront Microsoft head-on and make Microsoft give in!"

Jim Clark was very warm towards Li Dongling. As soon as they met, he brought up the lawsuit that year.

"That's not the credit of Dongling Hi-Tech alone, it's the credit of the entire computer industry, the American technology industry, as well as the media and journalists!

Just like what I said back then, all those who dared to stand up were the embodiment of justice and the guardian of fairness. The Statue of Liberty is proud of them. They protected the order of the technology industry!"

Li Dongling had no idea what Jim Clark was trying to do, so he didn't take any credit and pushed all the credit away. To be honest, Li Dongling didn't want to talk about the past when he came to America this time.

This is a different time. When Dongling Hi-Tech was facing a life-and-death situation, it had to challenge Microsoft. But now, there is no conflict of interest between the two sides, at least not for the time being!

Moreover, this time, Doxin Semiconductor still needs some help from Microsoft, and Li Dongling does not want to make things too rigid with Microsoft.

When Jim Clark heard what Li Dongling said, he still had a smile on his face. However, Mark Anderson had a typical technician style and had not yet evolved into a veteran. When facing Li Dongling, he had a somewhat arrogant look on his face and just nodded to Li Dongling "lightly", showing the demeanor of a peerless master.

Marc Andreessen does have the capital to be arrogant now. Netscape is now the largest Internet giant in the United States and even in the world. Netscape's stock is sought after by the entire Wall Street. Andreessen is a digital hero on the cover of Time magazine. It is no exaggeration to say that he is now the number one person in the global Internet.

"Mr. Moritz, I'm glad you're here!"

Compared with Netscape, Moritz, who represented Sequoia Investment, was invited by Li Dongling through Yahoo.

Moritz is a real veteran in Silicon Valley. Coupled with the strength of Sequoia Capital, he has become a man with connections everywhere. He has invested in dozens of Internet companies including Yahoo, Google, PayPal, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.

If Himalaya Internet Radio wants to gain a foothold in Silicon Valley, it also needs to pay a visit first. Li Dongling plans to pay a visit to Sequoia Capital, the local tyrant, first.

The Silicon Valley venture capital twins, Sequoia Capital and KPCB, now have completely different styles. KPCB Venture Capital does not invest in companies outside of Silicon Valley at all. As for companies from outside the Americas, don't even expect KPCB Venture Capital to invest money.

Even if Feiyan Technology and Himalaya Radio want to pay homage to KPCB, the other party probably won't be willing to accept Himalaya Radio. Li Dongling naturally doesn't want to make things boring.

Moritz looked at Li Dongling, then glanced at Yang Zhiyuan beside him, and said with a smile, "Li, back then, Yahoo was almost snatched away by your Zhixing Foundation!"

Li Dongling, Yang Zhiyuan and Moritz all smiled when they heard this. They all knew that Moritz was just joking.

At that time, the Zhixing Foundation invested in Yahoo first, which did stimulate Sequoia's investment. Moritz, who was still hesitating about whether to invest in Yahoo, immediately followed up with the investment after hearing that the Zhixing Foundation had invested in Yahoo.

But to say that the Zhixing Foundation can snatch Yahoo away is bullshit. It is not a matter of how much money is invested in Yahoo, but that Sequoia Capital can bring a lot of resources and connections to Yahoo, and can enable Yahoo to go public at the fastest speed. The Zhixing Foundation cannot do this, and neither can Softbank.

Otherwise, you would think that SoftBank has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Yahoo and has become a major shareholder of Yahoo. Why is it that after Yahoo went public, Silicon Valley venture capital and Wall Street institutions still have the final say within Yahoo?

In order to continuously increase Yahoo's stock price, Wall Street institutions must operate Yahoo. Silicon Valley venture capital and Wall Street institutions can at most allow companies that have invested in Yahoo, such as Softbank and Zhixing Foundation, to make some quick money.

If Yahoo was controlled by Japan's SoftBank, Wall Street would never have pushed up Yahoo's stock price at such a high cost, but would have started to speculate on another Internet company instead!
After greeting everyone, Li Dongling walked onto the stage and looked at everyone at the banquet. Today's banquet could definitely be described as magnificent and glorious, in the physical sense.

Jim Clark, Mark Anderson, Yang Zhiyuan, Li Yanhong, Moritz, David Burnett, Gruner, Steve Kissier and others, based on the added net worth of these people at their peak in their previous lives, it is estimated to be more than hundreds of billions of dollars!

“I am very happy that so many technology pioneers, digital heroes, and technology adventurers have come to attend this banquet today!
On behalf of Dongling Hi-Tech, Feiyan Technology, and Himalaya Internet Radio, I would like to thank everyone for coming.

In addition, as a "newcomer" in Silicon Valley, I hope to get everyone's support in the future. Cheers to technology!" Li Dongling raised the champagne in his hand.

Everyone at the banquet raised their glasses of champagne and drinks, but after hearing Li Dongling's last words, the expressions of Jim Clark, Moritz, Yang Zhiyuan and others changed slightly.

They all understood what Li Dongling meant. He was obviously going to establish a presence in Silicon Valley. However, Moritz had never heard of Himalaya Radio before. After the banquet started, glasses of wine and cold dishes were served. The whole place was slowly becoming lit up.

Banquets, parties, and gatherings in America and old Europe are actually the same as domestic dining culture. They are all social places.

It is even worse than in China. People with social phobia in China don't participate in drinking parties. The trend has gradually changed. Young people don't like to drink liquor anymore. No one can say anything about not being good at drinking, otherwise others will think that the person who holds this dinner party is a piece of shit and will be criticized.

But in America and old Europe, no matter what your personality is, if you don't attend banquets or parties, you will be considered a loner, especially at college fraternity or sorority parties. If you don't attend, you will really be marginalized and suffer all kinds of targeting, bullying, etc.

That's why parties are so popular in America. They are basically social venues, and can be roughly divided into two types. One is like the party held by Feiyan Technology tonight. A glass of champagne is probably not finished in a whole night. After all, people who come here today are not here to drink. Everyone has their own purpose. Opportunity and dollars are the main themes of the party!
The other is to go to a party, tell a few jokes, and then drink a lot of cocktail brandy. When you are drunk, you may make eye contact and then have sex.

Jim Clark talked to Anderson in a low voice for a few words. Seeing Li Dongling coming over, Jim asked Li Dongling, "Himalaya Internet Radio, is it the new Internet company launched by you, Li?!"

"Yes, Himalaya Radio will be launched in mainland China, Hong Kong, and America soon. I hope Netscape can support it!"

Hearing Li Dongling's words, Jim nodded, but in fact, he didn't care. Everyone can brag. Netscape even painted a rosy picture for Wall Street institutions and Americans.

Netscape ambitiously announced that it would sell the Netscape browser to the global market. That's right, the browser is now charged. If you want to use it, you have to pay Netscape. Not only the Netscape browser is charged, but the GeoCities website at the banquet is also charged. Free is not the main theme of the Internet now.

But that being said, Netscape has not yet covered the American Internet market, and talking about going overseas is basically a long way off. Moreover, the number of overseas Internet users, added together, is probably not even as many as in America. Even the inland area is considered an Internet desert. In fact, Jim doesn't care much about the overseas market at all.

"So what do you think about Microsoft's move on the Internet, Li?!"

Jim suddenly asked Li Dongling, his eyes fixed on Li Dongling's expression.

When Li Dongling heard Jim's words, all kinds of thoughts flashed through his mind. He recalled the famous browser war between Netscape and Microsoft in his previous life. The grievances between the two sides could be said to be a lifelong feud.

In fact, Microsoft had noticed Netscape two years ago, but it didn't take it seriously. It bought some browser technologies and patents and slowly developed the IE browser.

Just after Netscape went public last year, Microsoft launched the first generation of IE browser, but compared with Netscape, it was just a piece of crap and was no match for the Netscape browser at all.

But what is Microsoft's style? It is an opponent as sticky as taffy. If you can't beat it in one blow, then you will be slowly worn down by it, or it will target you by any means necessary.

Li Dongling didn't know what the current situation between Netscape and Microsoft was, but it was obvious that the Internet world was probably a little unstable.

Li Dongling did not want to get involved in the war between Netscape and Microsoft. What did it matter to him whether the two sides won or lost?
After thinking for a while, Li Dongling said, "There is a proverb in the West that renders to Caesar what belongs to Caesar what belongs to God. The same should be true for the Internet and software industries!"

Li Dongling did not say who he supported or opposed, but after hearing what Li Dongling said, Jim murmured Li Dongling's words to himself, and his eyes suddenly lit up, "Li, Netscape welcomes you. In the future, maybe we will become the best allies in the Internet industry!"

After chatting with Li Dongling for a few more words, Jim and Anderson made an excuse and left the banquet hall.

Watching Jim and the other man leave, Larson appeared beside Li Dongling and asked, "What does Netscape want to do?"

"Show your stance!"

"Express your stance?" Larson was stunned.

"It's not for us to express our stance, but to express Netscape's attitude towards Microsoft to the Silicon Valley Internet industry!"

Li Dongling took a sip of champagne. Jim came to the banquet tonight probably on a whim. He also wanted to meet Li Dongling, who had once won a lawsuit against Microsoft, to express to the Internet industry Netscape's attitude towards Microsoft's involvement in the browser industry, and that Netscape could also win the lawsuit against Microsoft.

"The Internet industry is about to gain momentum and become bustling!"

(End of this chapter)