The announcement of IBM Boka Input and Output System Company can be described as explosive 'sex', at that time people's perception of microcomputers was basically IBM and Apple, since IBM said not to godson, then it basically made viesoft 'forced' to a dead end.

For a while, this news spread all over the world, and all interested people used it as an after-dinner conversation. However, the layman looks at the excitement, the insider looks at the 'door' road, those idlers just sigh that there is a company's decline and the pleasure of falling into the well, vs if the stock price of a listed company must have fallen sharply, only a few heroes know the weight of this news.

According to the recollections of relevant people, Kalion, who was presiding over the meeting at the headquarters in Houston, actually drew a cross in front of his 'chest' with his hand when he heard the news, silently prayed to thank God's grace, and then ordered to send someone to contact VS Company and "want" to form a strategic alliance with it.

With Compaq taking the lead, everyone naturally followed, so at the end of 84 Intel's product blueprint conference, representatives from all walks of life gathered in Silicon Valley to discuss the future development direction of microcomputers.

In the face of the invitation issued by Intel, he decided to personally lead the team without thinking about it.

Intel is rich in the end, and recently asked IBM to package a batch of processors, and it is even more generous, specially chartering a large hotel as a venue, the layout is luxurious, after all, the people sitting below are its big customers.

The first day was naturally a routine, and according to the rules, Intel first released the latest 20 megahertz version of the 286 processor, which was twice as high as the 12 megahertz version, and of course the price was skyrocketing.

Moore displayed his latest products on stage, while crackling flashing lights flickered below, and enthusiastic applause filled the hall.

Xu Zhixing's face was solemn, and he whispered to Chang Chang: "What a high frequency, high-end goods, it's a threat to us!"

I don't care for a long time: "No matter how high the frequency is, it's a 16-bit thing, and it can't be put on the table, but it's the market share of x86 in the United States that is enviable." ”

After a lot of boasting, Grove announced Intel's next development blueprint, which was the first appearance of the 386 architecture under development, which naturally caused a wave of exclamations below.

Grove proudly introduced the 386's target 'sex' performance data: "This is the latest product that Intel will release at the end of 85, based on the 32-bit operation mode, supporting the various requirements of the 32-bit system, such as multi-task management, internal memory unit design, protection mode, etc., there is no doubt that it will be manufactured with the latest silicon wafer technology developed by Intel Corporation, and the 'sex' performance will be ten times faster than the existing 286." ”

Speaking of this, Grove paused, glanced at the stunned expressions of the audience below with satisfaction, and continued: "The most important point is that the 386 processor will continue the tradition of Intel and fulfill our promise, that is, it is compatible with all the technical standards of 286, in other words, as long as the software currently on the market 386 can run without obstacles, so that everyone's investment will not be repeated, which is our goal." ”

It's brief, but it's undoubtedly shocking, and all PC customers are just listening to it, and their confidence in Intel has increased a bit.

After Grove stepped down, he also wiped a handful of sweat, knowing that the 286 was not a perfect product, and due to the loss of designers, the structure of the 286 seemed immature, so he put a lot of hope on the 386.

But IBM, which has always had a good relationship with Intel, is not interested in this, "We just need the faster 286, as for this 386...... Let's wait until you develop it. ”

Although the hot face is cold***, but Intel's senior management is still very optimistic, after all, 386's 'sex' can be placed there, as long as it is completed as scheduled, I believe IBM will definitely change its mind.

But shopping malls are like battlefields, and there is no fluke. After all, Grove is not a one-tenacious technician, on the contrary, his business talents far exceed those colleagues, and he is well aware of the danger of putting 'chicken' eggs in one basket, so he ignores the pressure exerted by IBM, and tries his best to meet the requirements of those compatible machine manufacturers.

Grove knows that the development of the PC has reached this point, and the people who control the rudder of the market have quietly begun to change, so long as they do not make mistakes, there are only two companies that can speak at the top end of this market in the future, that is, Intel and viesoft, one hardware and one software, and they are careful to support each other.

For a long time, he never expected Grove to have such a high opinion of his vs company, which was after he was entangled by a guest, that is, Kalien.

Kalien paid attention to the seat of VS company for a long time, and he didn't find the 'female' president who was famous in the east, but he couldn't help but be a little disappointed when he saw two young people from the East sitting in a prominent position.

However, it was polite to visit a customer, and during the free time, Kalien squeezed in: "Excuseme! I'm Rod Callion of Compaq, and it's a pleasure to meet you." ”

Chang Chang played twelve points of 'spirit', smiled and nodded to shake hands with him: "Hello, I am Cao Changjiu of VS company, I have long admired the name of Compaq, is there anything I can serve you?"

Kalien shook it vigorously: "Hello! I know the president of your company, Zhang Yi's 'female', I am very sorry not to see her this time, please extend my most sincere greetings to her on my behalf." ”

Chang smiled and said, "You and she are still old acquaintances! I will definitely serve this, hehe." ”

The two exchanged a few words, and Kalien felt good, took out a business card and handed it to Changchang: "This is my contact information, I don't know what your Excellency is doing in VS?"

Xu Zhixing didn't say anything, but said, "Mr. Cao, this is the chairman of our company. ”

Kalien Khan hurriedly apologized: "It's really rude, I didn't expect Mr. Cao to be so young." ”

Chang said: "Mr. Rod is also very young, haha." ”

Kalien changed his words: "Mr. Cao, it's more 'chaotic' here, how about everyone go out for a cup of coffee?"

Chang Chang and Xu Zhixing glanced at each other, and replied briskly: "Very good, please!"

The three of them came to a secluded corner, asked the waiter for three cups of coffee, and then chatted.

"It's a great honor to meet you!" said Callion after a moment of deliberation, "Mr. Cao must be distressed now, right?"

Long laughed: "What do I have to worry about?"

"I'm specialized in the compatibility machine business, and presumably the big words that the guy from Boca said have spread throughout the United States, and Mr. Cao will not be unaware. Kalien went straight to the point, "Ming people don't say dark words, I just want to say, what is Mr. Cao's plan, Compaq will be your strongest supporter, and the same is true for all compatible machine manufacturers!"

Chang was very interested: "First of all, thank you Mr. Rhodes for your kindness, but how do you know what my plans are. ”

"IBM is arrogant and arrogant, where do you put us small companies in your eyes, VS The main product is the 'operation' system, no one will give up, I don't think Your Excellency will make a wrong choice, right?" Callion said slowly, "It's not 1983 anymore, the compatible machine market is enough to compete with IBM, IBM will never be able to control the PC market anymore, Lowo has to develop his own 'operation' system, if we use him, it will definitely be a nightmare." ”

"The liberal 'spirit' of Americans should not be hindered by IBM's greed, without the efforts of compatible machine manufacturers, these $1,500 PCs are not available now, if our intelligence is correct, IBM is implementing a very disgusting plan, it wants to dominate the next generation of machines, take all the software and hardware into its own hands, and abandon the open architecture, which is absolutely intolerable. Compatible machine manufacturers have made great efforts to popularize the PC, and now Lovo wants to kick us away, is this possible?"

Chang Chang smiled and said, "I agree with you very much, what do you want to do?"

Kalien was refreshed: "The existing PC open architecture is very good, and no one wants to move to an incompatible platform. That's why I've joined forces with almost all compatible device manufacturers, as well as hardware manufacturers like Intel, to contribute to the continuation and development of existing standards. As a giant in the software field, I very much hope that VS will also contribute. ”