The personal PC market is full of gunsmoke, except for the four King Kongs. There's a Dell computer hidden in the corner. Although this product belongs to the non-mainstream, it is very stable, and it is simply one step at a time.

In the hardware industry, software does seem relatively calm. Since the acquisition of Oracle, the development direction of the White system has begun to shift, and the software suitable for personal PCs is mainly office suites and microcomputer databases.

As for CD players, they can basically be characterized as play tickets. Obviously, William White has plans to sell the software for personal PCs.

"Boss, Microsoft's valuation is growing rapidly, and our business is not listed, which is a bit of a loss. ”

"Tsk, in this way, isn't the software selling well recently? You can leak a little bit of news, the office software business, we plan to spin off and go public. ”

Filson heard what the boss meant, in fact, he was also very annoyed, this damn Bill, must hold on to those shares, he just doesn't know what to do.

"Boss, otherwise, we're taking it hostile. ”

William White shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Filson, they don't trouble me now, that's because I'm using money on lobbying companies, and if we expand the personal PC business again, we will be in trouble." ”

Filson is very clear that the boss's venture capital company has invested a lot in the IT industry. And these companies, large and small, are basically in the field of personal PCs.

"Boss, if Microsoft buys our PC software business, won't you be in trouble here?"

"No, all these shares will go into the family fund. You know, I have sons now and need to leave something for them. ”

"Okay, boss, I see what you mean, board seats aren't necessary. ”

"Of course, I believe Bill Gates also knows that he just sees that I want to sell this business. And then there's the fact that he knows that I covet a stake in Microsoft. ”

"Okay, I'll arrange it. I believe that when he learns the news, he will definitely jump to his feet. ”

Filson guessed correctly, Bill, who was proud of the spring breeze, chose to scold at the first time.

William White doesn't need to be big and complete, so he will definitely be entangled by the Department of Justice. He only needs to cut a small piece, but he has to be the best in this field.

Obviously, William White's idea, Bill Gates read. Although he was a little disapproving, he was secretly happy.

He kind of figured it out, why didn't this product have an operating system. It's not that people don't have this ability, it's that he doesn't want to be IBM's second.

International Business Machines, as soon as you hear the name, you will understand, people did not start with computers at all. In fact, the Blue Giant's involvement in a wide range of industries is simply outrageous, as long as there is a business that makes money, you can always see these bastards. How hateful it is, it doesn't need to be said.

"Boss, this IPO may be a cover. The one who wants to buy this company the most is undoubtedly Microsoft. ”

"Hehe, our richest man, obviously a little impatient. This guy named Bill can really toss. ”

"This time, I'm afraid there will be a result. ”

"Alas, it seems that William White, although he is domineering, also has times of reasoning. ”

The old guy said happily, and his subordinates could only echo it. He actually wanted to say that our Da Mo is too unparticular to be hated by others. Hostile takeovers are easy to say, but what about after the acquisition is completed? Do you still expect the core team to continue to work?

The more you know about the IT industry, the more you understand the importance of people. It's easy for you to force a hostile takeover, and if you want to have a good development, it's just a fool's dream.

The communication with Bill Gates was not very harmonious. To be honest, valuations or anything is. If you think it's cheap, I'll get a little more cash.

The most depressing thing is that both sides plan to do so.

It's just that William White doesn't plan to wait this time. If Bill Gates continues to insist, he doesn't mind another operating system.

"Bill, for a maximum of three months, if you can't decide here, we'll short all the stocks. ”

"Oh, Wright is going to make an operating system?"

"Haha, wrong, our boss plans to support Jobs, and now Apple's valuation is not high. If the acquisition goes through, we will sell the hardware part to Compaq. ”

Silk, the first few words, Bill's classmates were unimpressed. He doesn't believe that compatible device manufacturers will use Apple's system.

However, the flavor of the latter sentence is different. Yes, if Apple becomes a software company, Microsoft will be in big trouble.

Tsk, there's a big chance that Microsoft will be abandoned by the blue giant. Thinking of these terrible things, Bill Gates could only smile bitterly.

The one who came to negotiate today was William White's chief thinker. These words he said also represented William White's thoughts.

The White system is not one of those dirt buns, and people don't play any hostile takeovers at all. Your most valuable thing at Microsoft is your core team.

Instead of spending a lot of money to buy, it is better to poach directly. As long as the conditions are generous enough, there will definitely be people who will give them a hug.

"Well, although I know it's just a threat, I need to deal with it carefully, and I'll get back as soon as possible. ”

"Trust me, Bill, this is the boss's truest thoughts. We've always had plans for an operating system, a long time ago. Now that I've said that, I'm not going to hide it from you, this was our previous development plan, before IBM decided to work with you. ”

Looking at the information in his hand, Bill Gates couldn't help but smile bitterly. Well, based on what was on it, he easily figured it out. It's true, but IBM ended up giving the contract to Microsoft, which is simply cheating.

"I can see it, I remember it very clearly at the time, the boss said that there is little hope, IBM prefers to deal with small companies. ”

"Alright, Filson, let's start over. ”

The two guys continue to talk to each other, and this time, Bill's classmates can't drag it out. Of course, he is also an understanding person, Windows 3.0 is good, and the office software of the White system is indeed very ordinary. If it drags on any longer, William White's valuation here will suffer a big loss.

Of course, the two can't talk well for a while. It's going to be a very long process. It's just that the two sides are very sincere this time.

"Boss, this time there is a lot of hope, that guy is really difficult. ”

"Hehe, did you stimulate him with Jobs?"

"Yes, that's what worries him the most. ”

"This bastard is a donkey at all, if you don't scare him, some of them will be delayed. ”

Filson was stunned, listening to the boss's words, a little flickering!

"Boss, you're just scaring him?"

"Of course, it's too difficult to develop an operating system on its own, and most importantly, users are used to it. No matter how good your stuff is, users may not buy it. Try it, preferably within two months. ”

"Okay, boss, not a big problem. ”