v3 Chapter 787： Develop operating system

On May 8, a piece of news appeared in major newspapers in the United States and aroused huge public attention.

It was the lawsuit between Turner Broadcasting Company and the US Communications Commission that finally ended. The court ruled that Turner Broadcasting Company won the case and the US Communications Commission must not prevent Turner Broadcasting Company from using satellites to establish a TV network.

Ted Turner, who was betting on everything, achieved a phased victory. Coupled with the capital of Xia Yu and the assistance of Jiuding News Agency, Ted Turner's wireless news network plan will be smooth.

Next, it's up to Ted Turner to implement it.

Xia Yu specifically called Ted Turner to congratulate him.

...

The next day, Xia Yu came to Seattle Computer Products Company again and held the first formal high-level meeting.

In the meeting room, Xia Yu's eyes swept across everyone's faces, and the full mental state of the people satisfied Xia Yu. He said loudly, "Everyone is here, then we have a meeting now."

"I have learned about the company's business in the past few days, and it can be said that they are all developing well."

Hearing this, many senior executives couldn't help but smile.

But then, as soon as Xia Yu talked to the front line, their smiles froze. He only heard Xia Yu say: "However, our company has not been very prominent in these businesses. Even the best businesses have not done absolutely anything. There is still competition."

"More importantly, the software business of large computers and small computers has a small market capacity and slower market growth. Even if our company has an absolute advantage in these businesses, the company's revenue can only increase by two to three. Times, and it will take more than three years, which is the best judgment I expected."

In fact, what Xia Yu said is more euphemistic. The software market is like a cloud. More importantly, whether or not the business can be won is often not determined by how good the product is.

The dominant computer market today is IBM, and the dominant computer market today is American Digital Equipment Corporation. Both of these companies dominate their respective fields. Although there are still competitors, such as Texas Instruments, there is a gap. Still relatively large.

At this time, the software adaptability of each computer is also different. Some software companies have already intensively cultivated. If they want to grab the software business, the difficulty is several times or even ten times greater than the initial competition.

For the stability of product performance, computer production companies will not easily change partners. Even if they want to change software, they will be cautious. This takes a long time. During this period of time, the original market occupants will never sit still.

Seeing everyone showing their contemplative or solemn faces, Xia Yu continued: "The market for mainframe computers and minicomputers has become stable, and the pattern is basically set, but now there is a larger market, that is, the microcomputer market. A market that has not yet competed for a winner."

"In the future, all of the company's business will focus on small computers and develop various software suitable for small computers."

At this moment, a subordinate raised his hand, Xia Yu stopped talking, nodded slightly and said, "Dixie, what's the problem with you?"

Dixie said bluntly: "President, I have doubts. Now in the company's business, large-scale computer software business accounts for more than 55 percent, small-scale computer software business accounts for 50%, and microcomputer software business. Only less than five percent."

"Moreover, according to a statistical survey conducted by the American Computer Association this year, the market size of small computers is only about five percent of that of large computers."

"The most prominent one is Apple, which almost dominates the market, but Apple will develop its own software. This part of the market is also internally digested by them, leaving us with a smaller market."

"According to the current market situation, our company directly positions the microcomputer software market in the first place, and resources are tilted on a large scale. Will it be too radical?"

Dixie's words reached the heart of many people, and they all looked at Xia Yu.

Dixie would have such a view. He can only say that he underestimated the microcomputer market, but Xia Yu expressed his understanding.

At this time, although AppleII has caused a great sensation, everyone still believes that microcomputers are tools, not every family needs it.

It can be said that although institutions, media, or practitioners overestimate the microcomputer market as much as possible, it is impossible for anyone who has never seen the future generations to know that microcomputers are what changes the world.

If everyone present has this pattern, then everyone will be willing to lose the current market and try their best to attack the microcomputer software market.

It's a pity that Xia Yu can't talk about these things.

He smiled slightly and said, "Dixie, and you, don't look at Apple. Yes, in the microcomputer market, Apple has taken the lead, but this is not absolute."

"IBM was slow to respond, and inadvertently made the American Digital Equipment Company rush out and become a giant of small computers, and now it is even eroding the market for large computers."

"But since this kind of thing happened once, it won't happen a second time, otherwise IBM will not be able to explain it to all investors."

"If IBM goes off to attack the microcomputer market, do you think Apple can stand it?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone shook their heads subconsciously.

A joke, only practitioners know the horror of IBM. This is the existence that has dominated the computer market for decades. Since the computer was invented, it has been the overlord so far, even if the American Digital Equipment Corporation and Texas Instruments are eyeing, Still not overthrowing the dominion of IBM.

When the small computer appeared, although IBM was late to respond, relying on its strength, it still broke the siege. It is now the second strongest in small computers.

If IBM ends up competing in the microcomputer market, then Apple's current advantages will be difficult to maintain. IBM's sixty to seventy years of history is not a joke.

IBM's relationship with major suppliers and its ability to keep costs down far exceeds that of Apple.

Not to mention internationally, IBM's international channels can easily crush Apple and all competitors of small computers, and before they leave the US market, they can occupy all of the international market.

Dixie thought for a moment, and then asked: "President, your hypothesis is reasonable, but I still have a question. How do you determine when IBM will enter the field of microcomputers? What is the standard for IBM microcomputers? What?"

This issue is also of concern to everyone.

Many people are paying attention to the actions of IBM, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Texas Instruments, but no news has been received so far.

If it is now reported that IBM will enter the microcomputer market, they will definitely immediately adjust the company's strategy, prepare for the following competition, and find ways to take the lead.

It's a pity that IBM's "Chess" program is very strict and it has only been started for less than a month. Now there is no leak, Dixie and others don't know it is normal.

In the eyes of everyone's expectation and exploration, Xia Yu's face was straight, his eyes swept across everyone's faces like a knife, and he said in a deep voice: "What I say next, you just listen to it. It is forbidden to publicize it, understand?"

Everyone's complexion instantly became serious, and their hearts became more and more expectant.

Seeing everyone listening, Xia Yu slowly said: "If you have followed, you should know that Polaris Capital is now a major shareholder of IBM, and I happen to be the new director of IBM."

"Need more to say?"

Andy Rose, Dixie and others all understood Xia Yu's hidden meaning. Their faces were full of surprises, and they shook their heads and said, "No need."

"Dixie, do you have any questions?" Xia Yu asked Dixie with a smile.

Dixie smiled awkwardly, and shook his head quickly and said, "President, I have nothing to say. I will completely obey your arrangements."

Xia Yu smiled and nodded, then looked at other people: "What about you?"

"President, I have no objection. I will follow your arrangement."

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Seeing that everyone's opinions were unified, Xia Yu nodded in satisfaction and said again: "Very well, then the microcomputer software business will be listed as the company's most important project."

"The current two businesses of microcomputer software can continue to be done, but our main manpower will be transferred out to form a department, and there is only one project developed, and that is the operating system of the microcomputer!"

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