The world is in trouble

Chapter 294 At the height of its power! Heroism!
In Project X, Lin Xiao will remain more behind the scenes and will not take the lead.

It already has Facebook, so adding another X doesn't seem like a big deal now, but in a decade or so, America will go crazy.

With Yang Zhiyuan leading this Project X, it will probably only take him about five or six years to return to the peak of the internet industry.

And at that time, he will probably create a miracle, a once fallen internet tycoon will stand up again.

There are practically no other examples like this in the world.

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In the course of lengthy negotiations, quantum technology and Google once again broke down.

The two sides faced off for the first time in a California court.

Such lengthy transnational lawsuits are very difficult to fight; it's unknown how many years it could take from beginning to end.

However, the current public opinion is very unfavorable to Google.

Almost all technology media outlets, and even technology enthusiasts, are completely on the side of quantum technology.

In fact, many people are already mocking Google.

The G1's previously strong sales have now entered a downward trend.

While Google continues to fight against multinational corporations in an effort to ban the sale of quantum phones in several major markets, it has also begun to negotiate with companies such as HTC, Motorola, and Samsung.

First, we need to start pushing forward with the Google 2nd generation phone now.

Originally, this wasn't very urgent, so Google's previous phones didn't need to be flagship-level. But now, it's not just necessary, it's extremely urgent.

Because Google's G1 was developed with a purely experimental mindset, it was completely outclassed by quantum phones.

Google, HTC, and Motorola held meeting after meeting.

Ultimately, a conclusion was reached.

It will take at least a year and a half to create a product comparable to a quantum phone.

Because you can't skip the mobile phone SoC. Even if Qualcomm starts to put in the effort now and develops and designs chips of the same level, it will take at least a year and a half before it can enter mass production.

As for the screen, it would be fine if Sharp supplied it directly. Otherwise, LG would have to make it, and it would take more than a year to reach mature mass production.

Moreover, LG's initial production capacity was definitely intended to supply Apple.

The most crucial component is Sony's CMOS sensor; Quantum Technology has already secured production capacity for the next year.

Therefore, quantum technology is not just hype; this phone will be at least a year and a half ahead of its competitors.

Because every company has its own pace, it is almost impossible for Google to produce a product of the same level as the quantum phone in a short period of time.

He secured all the production capacity for core components.

Therefore, Google can only focus its efforts on lawsuits.

Use political and legal means to completely suppress quantum technology.

Although quantum technology currently holds a significant advantage in public opinion, Google has a stronger position on legal and political levels.

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The outcome of the first court hearing.

Google came on strong, submitting thousands of pages of materials and hundreds of pieces of so-called relevant evidence.

An attempt to overwhelm quantum technology in terms of sheer force.

Ms. Gerken remained calm and unconcerned, not taking these so-called pieces of evidence seriously.

The most crucial issue now is that Google acquired Android, and then Lin Xiao's X Research Institute poached two of Android's founders.

This is the most unfavorable aspect for quantum technology.

Because everyone instinctively feels that if the two founders go to Research Institute X, they will definitely take away the achievements of Android Company, which is a kind of theft.

The opposing lawyer was aggressive.

"Ignoring the differences in appearance between the two systems, we will find that their operating logic is surprisingly similar."

"They're practically twins, except one of the girls is wearing heavy makeup and a pretty dress, looking very fashionable and beautiful. The other girl, on the other hand, remains simple and unpretentious."

"But who can deny that these two girls were born to the same mother, and that mother is Android Company."

"This is a serious courtroom, and we cannot be influenced by outside opinions, because people like to see beautiful things."

"I would like to ask the defendant, do you admit that the X operating system and the Android operating system are at least 8% similar in their underlying logic?"

"Of course, whether you admit it or not, this is the actual result, and we have consulted a panel of experts in the relevant field."

"Your Honor, may we allow them to appear in court as witnesses?"

Next, three people came in; they were considered the top experts in operating systems in the United States.

All three testified unanimously.

"Android and Android X do share about 80% similarity in their underlying logic."

"Even if the code on both sides is different, the overall system design architecture is strikingly similar."

Next, the opposing lawyer, Bill Nyukum, presented a series of relevant evidence.

"This evidence proves that the underlying architecture and design logic of the Android system were already finalized before December 2004."

These are some more pieces of evidence related to the cabinets.

There is video evidence, photographic evidence, and paper documents.

"At that time, Google had not yet acquired Android, and Lin Xiao's X Research Institute had not yet been established."

"The same design logic means that the later ones are definitely copying the former."

"We can't say that this striking similarity is just a coincidence, can we?"

"Of course, perhaps the X Research Institute has invested more money and more manpower in the past three years, so the X operating system appears to be more complete and finished."

"But does that negate the fact that it was plagiarized?"

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The first court hearing has concluded.

Legally, Google has the upper hand.

Indeed, no one can deny that the two systems share more than 80% similarity in their underlying logic.

As for the code, that's the least important thing.

The core is the design logic and the design architecture.

Ms. Gerken: "Lin, the current evidence is unfavorable to you."

"Even if there is no evidence that the two founders took the relevant results with them when they left Android and joined X Research Institute, the fact that they spoke about the design ideas in the subsequent process is considered a form of theft."

"However, the X Research Institute has also registered a huge number of related patents."

These patents are mostly design patents and specific operational patents.

There are a lot.

Lin Xiao acted very quickly in this regard, even faster than Google.

"So, setting aside whether the underlying design logic of the system was copied, both of you have infringed on a large number of each other's patents."

"And these patents are the only weapons we have."

"So I think the final outcome of this lawsuit may be a settlement."

"Moreover, Quantum Technology paid Google a large sum of compensation and then settled the matter."

"This is actually a victory in itself. As long as it's not banned from sale, it's a huge victory."

From a purely commercial perspective, this is how it went, and the lawsuit dragged on for a long time, from the district court to the federal court.

They fought their way from the United States to Europe, and then to Japan.

The lawsuit continues here, and the battle continues in the market there as well.

The settlement was reached when the market determined the winner and both sides were exhausted from the lawsuit.

Basically, all business cases are like this.

The legal fees paid by both parties often exceed tens of millions of dollars, or even hundreds of millions of dollars.

However, the media can stir up trouble.

After the first court hearing, many newspapers and television stations immediately broadcast the news in great detail.

"The first trial was very detrimental to quantum technology."

"The plagiarism charges against quantum technology have been 80% confirmed."

"Quantum phones may face a sales ban in the United States."

The opposing lawyer was aggressive in court, but remained silent in front of the media.

On the contrary, the other members of the legal team were very eager to perform in front of the media.

Hu Yitai, a lawyer, is also of Chinese descent, but of Taiwanese origin.

"I'll just say one thing: the underlying designs of the two operating systems are more than 80% similar, a point the defendant also tacitly acknowledged."

"The underlying design architecture of the Android system was finalized before December 2004. At that time, there was no X Research Institute, and Lin Xiao had not yet started working on the operating system."

"Therefore, I believe anyone with a brain can see that this is plagiarism, blatant plagiarism."

"It's true that the operating system of quantum phones looks more sophisticated now, but it's more of an ornament, a fancy decoration."

“If you peel back these embellishments, you’ll find that the underlying framework is exactly the same as the Android system.”

"If this isn't plagiarism, then what is it?"

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On July 18, the world's most anticipated film, "The Dark Knight," was released.

The film's popularity soared to unprecedented heights due to Heath Ledger's passing, with the studio holding grand premieres in the United States, London, and other locations.

It can be described as a constellation of stars.

Beyoncé, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, and many others were all present.

Director Christopher Nolan warmly invited Lin Xiao and Wu Lingxi to the premiere.

His next film, Inception, will also be a collaboration with Warner Bros., but the film after that, Interstellar, will be a collaboration with Sony Pictures and Dreamworld.

But Lin Xiao represents Dream Vision after all. If he appears directly at the premiere, it will inevitably make people wonder if Dream Vision is going to abandon Sony Pictures and cooperate with Warner Bros.?

So Amy Pascal also attended the premiere.

As for Wu Lingxi, since she controls Facebook, it is now one of the biggest channels for movie promotion.

Lin Xiao noticed that more than half of the Hollywood stars attending the premiere were using quantum phones.

Moreover, they openly held up their phones and allowed the media to take pictures.

Even Nolan himself would occasionally take out his black Quantum Phone PRO.

"Click, click, click..."

"Annie, Anne, is that a quantum phone you're holding?"

Anne Hathaway said, "Yes, it's absolutely gorgeous, isn't it? It's my new best friend."

"Annie, are you aware that this phone is embroiled in a plagiarism controversy?"

Anne Hathaway: "What?! Is there a better phone than this? Introduce it to me!"

At this time, public opinion, especially among teenagers, almost unanimously supported quantum phones and ridiculed Google in various ways.

First and foremost, quantum phones are undeniably cool and awesome.

In addition, these young people think it's cool to rebel against authority.

Google is a typical example of an authority.

"Mr. Lin, Mr. Lin, is there anything you would like to tell us about the current legal turmoil?"

"Mr. Lin, are you attending the premiere of 'The Dark Knight' because you're going to collaborate with Warner Bros. and distance yourself from Sony Pictures?" Lin Xiao and Wu Lingxi became the focus of the entire event as soon as they appeared.

The two were dressed differently, one in black and one in white.

Especially Wu Lingxi, even in this environment, she is still at the pinnacle of beauty.

Facebook has been the most thorough, fastest, and most comprehensive in embracing mobile internet.

The explosion of quantum phones in the US market has benefited Facebook and YouTube the most.

Because these two apps are built in directly.

The stock market is currently in a bad state; whether it's the S&P 500, the Dow Jones, or the Nasdaq, they are all declining.

Although Facebook is not yet publicly listed overseas, its market valuation has been rising.

Two months ago, it was only around five billion US dollars, but now the market has given it a valuation of 80 billion US dollars.

This does not include Facebook in East Asia and Facebook in China, although the data of the three parties is now almost completely integrated.

Upon hearing the reporter's question, director Nolan replied, "Mr. Lin Xiao is a genius writer. My next work received a lot of help from him. In fact, the entire script was completed by the two of us while drinking and arguing."

"He's here entirely because of our personal friendship."

Reporter: "What is your next project?"

Nolan: "Inception"

Reporter: "Is it a collaboration with Sony Pictures?"

Nolan: "It's still Warner Bros. In this script, Mr. Lin Xiao didn't have any commercial interests involved. It's purely two people who love to tell stories and try their best to tell a story to the extreme."

"Lin, the name of Er Gou, the cult leader, will definitely be included in the screenwriter credits for Inception."

"But as for money, I can only give you one dollar, hahaha..."

And at this time.

"Bang bang bang..."

Ear-piercing gunshots rang out at the scene.

Everyone was stunned, then screams erupted.

The entire place descended into complete chaos.

Immediately afterwards, a criminal rushed out of the crowd, pulled out a rifle and opened fire on the crowd, especially on the people in the center of the stage.

Immediately, one after another, they fell down.

At this moment, Wu Lingxi and Anne Hathaway are having a lively conversation.

The assailant fired bullets directly at the two men.

Lin Xiao was completely stunned at first.

Immediately afterwards, he rushed towards Wu Lingxi at top speed.

"boom……"

When they were still more than two meters apart, he suddenly lunged forward, shielding Wu Lingxi in front of him.

With a surge of momentum, Wu Lingxi was tackled to the ground and shielded beneath him.

Anne Hathaway was also tackled at the same time.

Gunshots continued to ring out, and screams and cries of alarm still rose and fell.

Lin Xiao was completely stunned.

Damn... Damn... Damn...

Has this ever happened in history?

Actually, it did happen in history, but not here.

At the same premiere of "The Dark Knight" in Aurora, 24-year-old James Holmes opened fire, killing 12 people and injuring 58.

This film series has always been turbulent, with the later "Joker" even sparking mass riots, leading to its ban in some places.

However, there were more important figures at the premiere this time, so security was relatively tighter.

soon……

The perpetrator was caught.

Everyone was still in shock, and the premiere event had to be canceled.

At this moment, Wu Lingxi, who was pinned down, felt no fear whatsoever. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Lin Xiao, radiating boundless affection and passion.

Everything just happened so fast.

When the bullets came in that direction, everyone was running for their lives, and some people even grabbed someone to shield themselves.

Only Lin Xiao rushed over and stood in front of him.

Everything is instinct.

There was absolutely no room for thought.

At that moment, only one sentence was on Wu Lingxi's mind.

Once the connection begins, it is destined to be entangled and complicated.

Even the sharpest sword probably can't cut through it.

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This shooting immediately ignited outrage across the United States.

Almost all television stations are reporting on the shooting incident in turn.

All the TV stations replayed the footage over and over again.

The perpetrator has been apprehended; he is 24-year-old James Holmes. His motive for the attack has not yet been disclosed.

But most likely, it's just pure revenge against the world.

In this shooting incident, one scene was repeatedly replayed.

After the gunshot rang out, Lin Xiao rushed towards Wu Lingxi and Anne Hathaway, tackled them to the ground, and shielded them with his lower body.

in fact……

It mainly refers to Wu Lingxi.

However, the camera angle makes it seem as if he's trying to save two women at once.

In fact, even if Lin Xiao hadn't pounced on them, the bullets would most likely not have hit Wu Lingxi and Anne Hathaway.

but……

The media and the public love this kind of heroism the most.

This immediately sparked a frenzy of public opinion and a frenzy among the people.

The Second Dog Cult Leader was already being mythologized.

at this time……

It exploded completely!
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Lin Xiao had just come out of the police station when the media outside were practically everywhere.

He and Wu Lingxi did not give interviews, but left the police station directly under police protection.

However, Anne Hathaway gave an interview.

Her voice was almost trembling.

"I will never forget this scene, never."

“I only met him once and we barely spoke, simply because I am a woman.”

"So when the gunshots rang out, he rushed over to protect us without hesitation, wanting to use his body to shield us from the bullets that might be fired from behind."

"He is a true hero!"

"Perhaps there are no perfect heroes in this world, but I hope there really are!"

In an interview, Nolan first expressed his condolences to the victims and apologized to audiences worldwide for the tragedy of the premiere event.

"Lin and I are good friends, and we started arguing almost the first time we met."

"Without any small talk or transitions, we went straight into discussing and debating a particular plot point."

“When I get stuck in a writing rut, I will call him without hesitation, even if he doesn’t say anything, but I can still figure out a lot of things through our conversation.”

"Sometimes I even feel that when I talk to him, it's like I'm talking to myself."

"Even though we're so familiar with each other, he still surprised me immensely today."

"He's even more captivating than the character in my script."

When Christian Bale, the star of "The Dark Knight," gave an interview, he continued to apologize and mourn.

"Lin is more like Batman than I am."

"He is a true hero."

Lin Xiao admired the actor, but was also indifferent to him.

What I admire is his dedication; he is indeed very good and hardworking.

The indifference stems from the "The Flowers of War" incident. If you, as an actor, accept a role in a film, you must adhere to professional ethics and not harm the film.

And what was the result? In an attempt to curry favor with certain capitalists, he caused trouble when he came to China to promote "The Flowers of War," sparking a political storm.

Is this something an actor should get involved in?
Or you shouldn't have taken this movie in the first place.

Therefore, Lin Xiao will not cooperate with this person on any of his projects, nor will he show any hostility.

Moreover, his faction's rise in Hollywood has made some Hollywood stars wary, preventing them from spouting nonsense.

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Honestly, Lin Xiao really didn't want his name to become too famous worldwide.

Since I couldn't attend this press conference, I might as well go behind the scenes and let the name "Master Er Gou" become a symbol.

They don't appear in public, yet they are everywhere.

But unexpectedly, a shooting incident made him famous in the United States, and he became incredibly popular.

Could this... also be considered a kind of luck?
His rise this year is destined to be related to gold and fire?
The recent incident of a quantum phone stopping a bullet only caused a minor stir.

And this time...

Really are……

Facebook's office building, Lin Xiao's residence, and even the office building of Dream Vision were all surrounded by countless reporters.

Many people believe that you are currently embroiled in lawsuits, and this is the perfect opportunity to use a strong media storm to bring you victory.

Because American judges also take public opinion very seriously, and key juries are more easily influenced by subjective emotions.

At this point, a new voice had emerged online.

Such a hero, plagiarized?!

Therefore, Lin Xiao should have taken the opportunity to make frequent public appearances and give television and newspaper interviews.

To amplify one's heroic reputation to the extreme.

To maximize the influence of public opinion.

But... he didn't.

He avoided all interviews with reporters and the media, and almost never appeared in public.

He's not like some big shot who has to live in the spotlight.

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Note: Still aiming to finish by 9 PM, and will try again to finish before 9 PM tomorrow! My dear benefactors, perhaps you have some monthly tickets left? Please bestow them upon me!
(End of this chapter)