Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

"We're not making toys," Jobs retorted bluntly at a press conference. "We're building tools for the future."

Microcomputers and related software, such as Dreamweaver, not only make the power of computing accessible to everyone, but also cultivate the next generation of technological innovators.

"Our goal is to bring computers into every home and every school, making them easy for anyone to use."

This is true technological democratization, not some outdated system used by certain companies to fool the public!

He paused slightly, then continued, "As for their saying that real computing needs should be met by minicomputers, and that our machines are toys?"

Hey, listen to who's talking!

These ancient dinosaurs are still dreaming of ruling the world with their outdated technology, unaware that the times have long since left them behind.

"You're saying our performance is inadequate?"

But in fact, it is these 'toys' that are changing the world.

Our machines are not only easy to use, but they also inspire people's creativity.

What use are those so-called "complex systems" other than providing a self-indulgent fantasy for a small group of tech elites?

Jobs’ voice was filled with anger: “Those who say we’re fooling people, I can only say they’re afraid of change.”

They are afraid of losing their original status, which is why they slander companies that dare to innovate.

But history always moves forward, and whether you like it or not, the era of microcomputers has arrived.

"We are creating the future."

Those outdated and stagnant old-fashioned things will eventually become dust in the annals of history.

Steve Jobs' last words resonated deeply, immediately drawing widespread attention and support from the public.

Younger generations and tech enthusiasts, in particular, expressed strong resonance with the sentiment.

In no time, the above remarks spread rapidly through newspapers, radio, and television, becoming a hot topic of discussion on the streets.

The Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek even featured this story in special reports, praising Jobs for bringing a breath of fresh air to the industry.

Radio hosts also discussed the topic enthusiastically on their programs, and listeners called in to express their optimism about the future of microcomputers.

In the public eye, Steve Jobs' image became even more prominent.

As a result, Apple enhanced its corporate image and solidified its position as an industry innovator.

He is hailed as a true technological genius and a fighter who dares to challenge tradition and lead the future.

His courage and vision inspired many people, especially young people, who began to believe that microcomputers were not just toys for tech enthusiasts, but practical tools that could change the lives of ordinary people.

"Hey Henry, I'm cleaning up your mess, so you better remember that."

Henry took the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X cell phone from Liam and calmly replied to Jobs, "Hey, man, don't say that!"

Those big shots don't look down on any computer suppliers; you're the leader in this industry!

As for me, I'm just a lucky kid.

Henry spread his hands and smiled helplessly.

Steve Jobs' phone call was less a complaint and more a boast.

He has always considered himself an emerging leader in the industry, so how could he possibly let such an opportunity slip by?

He would only be truly unhappy if Henry stole the spotlight!

"Come on, it's all because you poached their engineers. Otherwise, would those people be so frantic?"

Jobs curled his lip in disdain, as if he were truly a great man who would go to great lengths for his partners.

Henry shrugged, looking somewhat innocent. "I didn't mean to target him specifically!"

I specifically instructed the headhunting firm not to exploit just one company.

These East Coast guys are just so petty.

"Whatever you think, you owe me a favor this time."

"Fine, fine, I give up."

Henry didn't really care about this favor at all;

He still harbored some fantasies about Apple.

However, he is currently in the early stages of his business and simply cannot spare the resources to deal with this tempting "Big Apple".

We'll just have to wait and see!

Waiting for the day when Comrade Xiao Qiao will be swept out of the house like history.

He will then choose to lend a helping hand and buy up a large number of Apple shares.

If the timing were even better, he might as well create his own "pineapple" machine and claim the "fruit" machine's good fortune as well (*^_^*)

Although he dislikes conflict, it doesn't mean he's afraid of competition.

Steve Jobs is indeed a formidable character; you might accidentally let him take advantage of you.

But Henry knew very well that in the business world, positions and interests were the key factors that determined the direction of relationships.

Meanwhile, on the other side of Silicon Valley, IBM executives were absolutely furious.

Since they have dominated the field of information technology, they have always been the ones giving orders, and no one has ever dared to criticize them.

If it were Henry, they might be able to understand to some extent, after all, he did have a powerful background;

But how dare Jobs, a rising star from humble beginnings, point fingers at them in public?

Is this some kind of attempt to turn the world upside down?!

Frank Cary, the usually calm and composed IBM CEO who succeeded Thomas J. Watson Jr., privately described Jobs as an arrogant and ignorant young man.

Of course, Kari's remarks were not simply an emotional outburst;

His motivation stemmed more from a profound understanding of the company's long-term strategy and market development.

He's realized it now.

Since microcomputers have become the new darling of the market, why would he go against the trend?

As an industry leader, IBM possesses industry resources that many companies can only dream of!

"We can no longer stand still."

At a meeting of the company's core senior management, Kari of Jiwei Zhenglong said the following.

Although his voice was not loud, everyone present felt the weight of his words.

"We must re-examine our product portfolio and think about how we can better serve this growing market."

Microcomputers have proven their unlimited potential through practical results.

If we continue to cling to the mainframe and minicomputer market, we will likely miss out on the upcoming changes and be overtaken by HP and other companies...

A senior vice president nodded in agreement, saying, "Mr. Carrie is right."

We should indeed embark on our own microcomputer project and ensure that it outperforms existing products.

We need to assemble a completely new team and dedicate ourselves fully to research and development in this field.

"Not only that," another department head added, "we also have to reassess our software strategy."

If we are to continue to succeed in this market, developing operating systems and other related software suitable for microcomputers will be crucial.

"agree."

Kari picked up the thread, "We must fully leverage our combined advantages in hardware and software to accelerate the product's market launch."

Find other high-quality companies in the industry as soon as possible and establish cooperation with them;

In particular, operating system developers must ensure that our hardware platforms can support a wide range of software applications.......

"clear."

As the meeting concluded, IBM finally took a long-awaited step, officially launching the microcomputer project and fast-forwarding the IBM PC, which was only released in 1981.