"If you use the coaxial cable of the cable TV network, set up the server in the local cable TV node room, output it through the home TV, and send the data to the server with a router. Under this architecture, our main computing tasks are realized through the server, as long as the performance of the local client meets the normal needs of daily life, the software functions can be as simple as possible, and the terminal uses ARM processors to reduce costs and power consumption, and the cost can be compressed as much as possible, which will have a strong impact on the current personal computer market led by Apple and IBM!"

Listening to Hu Wenhai's bold words, Leonard and his wife couldn't help but look at each other and think about the feasibility of this plan from their own professional perspective.

There are several difficulties in this system, one of which is the transmission of data, whether the transmission speed can keep up with the development needs of computer performance? How far can the server and terminal settings be ignored to ignore the problem of latency? The software of the terminal and the server should also be redeveloped, how to constitute the compatibility of this data transmission system?

But of course, routers were created to integrate computers with all the different operating systems into a single network, and that's not impossible.

The second is the server, and the freedom to customize the server performance is the premise of this plan. Configure servers based on the computing capacity requirements of a region to make full use of computing resources.

The third is networking technology, which uses the cable television network to connect the terminal and the server, and also achieves the switching of the television signal and the computer signal, which requires the transformation of the television network.

It seems that the prospect of developing this technology is quite daunting, and it will certainly be expensive. Is this a project with no future? No.

At least from the perspective of the average user, it is indeed too frequent to change a computer in two or three years. An Apple Macintosh computer costs $2,500. Calculate inflation. That's the equivalent of more than five thousand dollars thirty years later!

And whether it's Macintosh or IBMPC. They all have one of the biggest problems, that is, they are not as open and compatible as later computers.

Needless to say, Apple, the manufacturer of Macintosh computers, Jobs is an admirer of the 10,000-year-old closed system, and all the Apple products he leads do not play with others, and the compatibility is so bad that it can't be worse.

The same is true of IBMPC, and later Dell, Compaq and other garage players were born, thanks to the conservative thinking of early computer companies.

It's not just a matter of patents, systems, and the like, but the entire concept of the PC design that blocks the way for any change in that design. Steve Jobs did the best at this. He even soldered all the accessories to the motherboard, and users have no second choice but to throw away the old product and buy a new one if they want to upgrade.

Compared with the weak performance of PCs in this era, the speed of network transmission is completely sufficient. With the coaxial cable of cable TV, there is no need to even develop new equipment, and the current Cisco router can meet the transmission speed of 1M bandwidth.

Used for terminal-to-server data transfer, this speed with 100 users is no problem at all.

When users need to upgrade their computing resources, they only need to buy more server usage time, and if the traffic exceeds the data transmission limit of the server, they can change the router at most.

The most critical point is: If successful, Cisco will become the dominant player in the entire computer industry.

This is a sharded server solution. Obviously, a significant capital investment is required. Just like AT&T, once the market size is formed, it will be difficult to have competitors.

In this way, users will have no choice and can only passively accept the traffic fee pricing. And that's not the best part, the point is, it gives the company that owns the server a lot of bargaining power upstream.

This company has the power to configure servers, and whichever company you choose as a supplier can easily occupy the market. However, changing suppliers is just a matter of words.

ISN'T INTEL GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE? ISN'T THERE STILL AN AMD AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE? ISN'T THERE STILL A CEREX? ISN'T THERE STILL A MOTOROLA? IF CISC BLOWS UP A SPUR, RISC'S LINEUP IS NOT WEAK. Sun announced plans for sparc processors last year, MIPS is making its mark, and ARM is in the pre-dawn darkness. Of course, none of these future Daben were launched in 1985, but there was no shortage of reduced instruction processors on the market.

IBM's server service is not good, and the brand is too big? It just so happens that Sun does not want to overturn this blue giant all the time.

Apple's little toys are not competitive in front of this system at all,This system computer upgrade only needs to change a traffic package,At most, it is to change a monitor or router,The cost is pitiful。 And self-enclosed apples are not at all on the same frequency.

Once this monster is created, it will have a terrifying impact on the upstream and downstream of the entire PC industry.

Of course, the Leonards didn't think so far, and for both of them, they just had to realize that the market was big, big enough to even pose a threat to Apple.

Technically, although it is quite difficult, it is not impossible. In fact, the key point is still - the problem of money.

"But as a result, Cisco needs a lot of money for R&D expenses. Not only the hardware, but also a large number of software personnel need to develop software application technology under this architecture, which is equivalent to re-creating a new computer system......"

As he spoke, Leonard swallowed unconsciously.

Hu Wenhai waved his hand and said boldly: "No problem, Cisco can at least expand first." If you both allow it, I hope to be able to continue to inject $10 million into Cisco Phase 2. ”

"Well, we need to discuss it. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard looked at each other and said hesitantly.

"Of course, it's a big decision and I'm sure both of you will make the right choice. ”

"In that case, I won't bother you with your time. Hu Wenhai refused the Leonards' offer and turned around and left their home.

The Leonards' house was a typical middle-class American home, a two-story wooden single-family house with a small lawn and a small yard with swings and flowers.

Of course, this is the normal way it should be. However, judging by the height of the lawn and the foliage growing in the flower beds, it is clear that the Leonards have not taken good care of their little world for a long time.

Needless to say, in the past year, the lives of the Leonards and their families must have been filled with Cisco's offices, so much so that even the dignity of the family has no intention of taking care of it.

Seeing this, Hu Wenhai smiled slightly. That's good, Cisco is the brainchild of the Leonards, and who doesn't want their "child" to be the best in the crowd.

"Mr. Hu, what did the Leonards say?"

Seeing Hu Wenhai come out, the two Zhongnanhai bodyguards who were standing on the side of the road and were vigilant hurriedly surrounded him. But the fastest is always waiting at the gate of the yard - Mao Qingzhu.

After hard negotiations with Motorola, it looks like he's a different person than he was back home. The temperament of the whole person is no longer like the grass that grows tenaciously in the dark corner, but has become a big tree that grows freely in the sun.

The environment in the United States made him like a fish in water. Instead of the repression of running into walls everywhere in the country, he became the guest of honor of the Americans, controlling the multi-million dollar trade project.

And all of this was "forced" to him by Hu Wenhai, Mao Qingzhu is not a person who does not know how to be grateful, of course, he has a feeling of dying for a confidant.

In order to repay Mr. Hu's "kindness", he has devoted himself wholeheartedly to his current work.

"There is still a little time to think about, don't rush, I'm sure they'll make the right decision. ”

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard are not the kind of people who hold on to equity, otherwise they would not have been kicked out of the Cisco company they created by capital because of this.

"Well, how is the person I'm looking for, is there any news? Also, find a reliable advertising agency, and I'm going to launch a propaganda war as quickly as possible after this matter is settled. ”

"Leonard Nimoy is in Los Angeles right now, I've been in touch with his agent, and it's no problem to take an advertisement. ”

Hu Wenhai smiled with satisfaction when he heard this, nodded and said: "That's good, don't be afraid to spend money on the affairs of advertising companies, you must find the kind that can resist the pressure and has a lot of connections with Lu Ziye!"

"I know. ”

Mao Qingzhu's expression is solemn and serious, which can make Hu Wenhai mention it repeatedly, it seems that this advertising company is really very important.

As Hu Wenhai got into the car, Zhongnanhai's bodyguards also got back into the car and got into the front seat, and drove the car steadily and quickly.

If you don't know, look at this posture has to be an important person Weifu private interview.

"Mr. Hu, I have a question, and I would like to ask you to give me an answer. Sitting in the car, Mao Qingzhu thought about it again and again, and then gritted his teeth and asked his own question.

"If the new air plan is really so important, shouldn't it be carried out quietly when so many companies may oppose it, and then join forces with cable TV companies and traditional computer companies to fight in the ring?"

"You're in such a hurry to get the news out now, you're likely to startle the snake!"

Hu Wenhai tugged at the corners of his mouth and chuckled: "Who said I was going to promote this project?"

"Huh?"

"Do you know when the atomic bomb is most useful?" Hu Wenhai asked himself: "Everyone in the world knows that the atomic bomb is most useful when it is on the launch stand. Similarly, when is a plan that can disrupt an industry most useful? The real purpose of the Tree Fresh Air Project is-" (To be continued......