In the face of the man's inquiry, Li Zetian laughed twice, looked at him straight with his eyes until he blushed, and then said leisurely: "If Netscape is your company, are you willing to sell it for $8 billion?"

The man was speechless.

Netscape is so popular, countless investors are optimistic, and many investment companies have come to the door and take the initiative to invest, almost all of which have broken the threshold of Netscape.

Now, as long as Netscape is willing to raise money, those investment firms are even willing to offer a valuation of $9 billion, or even $10 billion.

Microsoft wants to buy Netscape for $8 billion, apparently trying to take advantage.

Although Li Zetian is the major shareholder of Microsoft, because Microsoft is listed, Li Zetian's shares have dropped to less than 45%, but he holds more than 90% of Netscape's shares.

Bill Gates hurriedly came out to play a round at this time and said: "Netscape has a lot of development prospects, I think it should be acquired at a premium!"

"Yes, yes, premium acquisition!"

"I also think it's better to buy at a premium, and I can't lose Mr. · Li。 ”

“……”

When everyone saw that Li Zetian's face was wrong, they immediately changed their words.

If this cooperation is not negotiated, it will cause great losses to Microsoft. In addition, Microsoft is an enemy of Netscape, which is an enemy of Li Zetian, which is something that everyone does not want to see. Li Zetian is rich and rivals the country, has many industries, and has a wide range of contacts, which is really difficult to deal with. Some of those present still remember the Sunbird Company and the Flamingo Company.

What a lesson from the past!!

Li Zetian saw that everyone's attitude was good, showed a satisfied expression, and said in a light tone: "Everyone also knows that at this moment, the Internet is booming, and the number of netizens is showing a leap forward, the number of netizens last year was less than 4 million, but this year it has increased to more than 8 million, almost doubled! With companies such as IBM investing heavily in fiber optic lines, and more telcos working to provide Internet access, it's not hard to imagine that the number of Internet users will grow even faster in the future than it does today.

The United States has a population of 200 to 300 million, and as long as one-third of the people are online, how much value can this create? In addition, there are Europe, RB, and even the whole world, how many netizens must be there, and how much value will be created?

Hearing this, everyone's faces changed.

Li Zetian paused for a moment and said slowly: "The web browser navigation developed by Netscape has become an indispensable tool for netizens to surf the Internet, and it is the preferred tool, which makes Netscape Company particularly important and almost in the most critical position in the Internet industry chain! It is the gateway of the Internet, and mastering it can have huge development advantages. Microsoft is a software and operating system system company, most users buy computers and operating systems for the Internet, if Microsoft has Netscape, it can be like a tiger with wings and enhance its core competitiveness. If you can't ......" Li Zetian glanced at everyone with a smile in his eyes, and said meaningfully, "If not, Microsoft's monopoly position may be impacted, such as Apple's acquisition of Netscape, or Netscape's own development of operating systems......"

After saying this, these directors looked at each other at the company's management, especially when they heard that Apple had acquired Netscape, everyone did not change their color, and Bill Gates, who was very calm, couldn't help frowning.

At this moment, everyone remembered in vain that Apple was also Li Zetian's industry.

Netscape is of great significance to Microsoft, and of course it is also of great significance to Apple!

The Apple company in this life is not the Apple company that was about to go bankrupt in the previous life, but the computer giant that can compete with Microsoft. If Apple acquires Netscape, it will inevitably greatly increase its market share!

"Ahem, Mr. Li, you're right, Netscape is indeed a promising company, and I think Microsoft should show more sincerity. At this time, a gray-haired old man on Li Zetian's right hand side spoke, "Since Netscape is valued at $8 billion, then we at Microsoft will acquire it for $10 billion, a premium of $2 billion!"

After the old man said this, everyone couldn't help but be slightly surprised.

Li Zetian was satisfied, 10 billion US dollars was enough, and making a little money was enough, so he smiled at the old man and immediately looked at the others.

Microsoft has developed rapidly over the years, accumulated a lot of wealth, and can be regarded as wealthy, and the company's market value has reached $120 billion. Bill Gates wants to take Netscape as soon as possible, and he doesn't care about a little more money, not to mention, the major shareholder is still Li Zetian, who has the largest share, so he nodded and said: "I support it." ”

Seeing that Bill Gates nodded in agreement, everyone did not object anymore and agreed one after another.

Li Zetian said: "Okay, I agree with Microsoft's $10 billion acquisition of Netscape. However, considering that Microsoft doesn't have that much cash in reserve, I think what do you think about paying in fractional equity?"

Everyone nodded, naturally no problem.

At around 10 a.m. on March 10, a press conference was held at the entrance of the Microsoft building, officially announcing the merger of Microsoft with Netscape.

As soon as the news came out, it caused a sensation in the industry.

Microsoft's stock price skyrocketed, and in three days, its market value skyrocketed from $120 billion to more than $150 billion, and its market value growth was far more profitable than buying Netscape.

The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Times, Hong Kong Daily and other world-renowned newspapers have reported on the report.

"Microsoft's biggest winner in its acquisition of Netscape is undoubtedly the co-boss of both companies, Chronos· Li, through this acquisition, in just a few days, his worth has risen by tens of billions of dollars, almost comparable to the second richest person in the world, which is really shocking!"

"In recent days, Microsoft Corp. has successfully acquired Netscape, which has become the most sensational event of the month. Obviously, the two companies will benefit from the combination, Microsoft can bundle Netscape with the operating system for promotion in the same way that it bundles office software and operating systems, and Netscape can consolidate Microsoft's operating system position and enhance its competitiveness. Thanks to his matchmaking, Microsoft was able to acquire Netscape. NNC TV reported.

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Netscape did not immediately move into Microsoft, but went on its own, developing not only operating systems for Microsoft, but also browsers for Apple. Microsoft's acquisition of Netscape does not mean that it has to give up its market share in Apple's operating system, because if you don't develop browsers, there will always be other browsers that will replace them.

At this moment, Apple is also holding an internal meeting to discuss the Netscape browser.

Microsoft and Apple are competitive, and now, Netscape is a product of Microsoft, and Apple naturally cannot be controlled by others, at the meeting, Jobs proposed that Apple should develop its own browser software Safari.

"Jobs, I couldn't agree more with you, we have to develop our own browser. If one day, Netscape doesn't support Apple's operating system, it's definitely a very hard blow to us!" said someone at the conference.

Everyone nodded.

"That's right, we have to take the initiative ourselves, and we can't put our fate on other companies!"

"Alas, I just didn't expect that Mr. · Why did Li sell Netscape to Microsoft, how good is it to sell to Apple. Apple is also his industry, and his shares in Apple are far more than his shares in Microsoft, so Apple is closer to him!"

"yes!"

Everyone shook their heads and sighed.

Jobs said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, Mr. · Li must have done this for his own reasons. ”

"What is the reason?" someone asked, slightly dissatisfied.

"Microsoft's undisputed monopoly on operating systems far exceeds Apple's market share," Jobs said. Moreover, the main operating system platform of Netscape Browser is also the Indos operating system. You say, is it necessary for us to buy Netscape?"

"When you think about it, that's right!"

Everyone thought about it and immediately felt that what Jobs said was very reasonable.

Jobs laughed at this time: "So, we don't need to spend $10 billion to buy Netscape. $100 million is enough for Apple to develop and promote its own browser. ”

After speaking, he looked at the secretary beside him, who nodded, turned to get a stack of papers, and handed them to each of the participants.

"This is Apple's own browser - Safari. ”

The files were quickly sent to everyone, and they looked at the documents, and the design of the FARI browser was almost tailored to Apple's operating system, which was easier to use than the Netscape browser, simple, convenient, and consistent with Apple's style.

After reading the information, everyone was overjoyed.

"Jobs, who designed this browser, it's just amazing!" someone couldn't help but ask.

"Hehe, guess what......" Jobs smiled, glanced at the crowd, and deliberately sold off.

"Is it Jeff?"

"Yes, it should be Jeff, he's Apple's top designer!"

In the face of everyone's gaze, Jobs shook his head and smiled without saying a word.

"Jim Williams?"

"Wilson?"

“……”

Jobs still shook his head.

"If it's not them, who else can there be?"

Everyone was puzzled and even more curious.

"Jobs, just hurry up and say who it is!"

Jobs laughed: "Haven't you ever thought that Mr. · Li?"

"It's him!!" Everyone couldn't help but be surprised!

"Yes, that's Mr. Li designed the browser!" Jobs admitted, nodding his head.

"Oh, it seems, Mr. Li didn't give up on Apple and even designed this browser for us himself!!" Some people were immediately excited.

"Haha, with Safari, it's enough to fight Netscape!"

"Just kidding, Safari is significantly stronger than Netscape, and beating it won't be a problem!"

After hearing that Li Zetian sold Netscape to Microsoft, everyone's mood was very low, but now their confidence has increased greatly and their enthusiasm is high.

Jobs smiled and said, "Now that we have the design materials for the Safari browser, I decided to immediately form a development team and develop Safari as quickly as possible!"

"Hmm!!" everyone nodded.

"Wozniak, you're in charge of this!"

"Okay!"

"Everybody's up!" Mr. Jobs announced.

After everyone left, Jobs called Li Zetian.

“Mr· Li, things are done. ”

"Well, okay, I got it. Did they complain before that I sold Netscape to Microsoft?" asked Li Zetian.

"Well, they're a little emotional. But after my explanation, coupled with your browser design, it immediately conquered them again. Jobs paused, laughing, "They're motivated right now, and they're eager to develop Safari right now." ”

"Well, that's good. ”

Soon, the two ended the call, as Jobs explained, it is not that Li Zetian does not want to sell Netscape to Apple, but that the main market of Netscape Browser is on the Indos operating system platform, and Apple buys Netscape, which is not cost-effective. In the end, it may lead to Microsoft deciding to develop the IE browser on its own, although Li Zetian is the major shareholder of Microsoft, but it is difficult to stop everyone's financial path. This kind of mutual harm is also something that Li Zetian doesn't want to see.

Within two days, Apple set up a Safari browser development team of 200 people, with their development speed, plus Li Zetian's design, Safari can be launched in less than half a year.

At this time, not only Apple set up its own browser development team, but more companies joined the browser industry.

There was no way, Netscape sold to Microsoft for $10 billion, which shocked the world and made people red.

Therefore, everyone wants to get a piece of the pie.

If this is a large market, it is by no means immutable, and the monopoly position of Netscape browser has naturally been challenged.

In order to enhance the technical development capabilities of Netscape Browser, Microsoft sent an elite team to strengthen its position.

The browser market is booming, and the competition is more brutal than ever!

At the same time, competition from Internet sites is in full swing.

Time flickered, and more than a month passed.

At this time, the Flamingo Corporation developed the Battle.net system, and at the same time, Counter-Strike was also developed and was testing bugs!!!

When Li Zetian heard the news, he also went to the Flamingo Company, and in the following period of time, he revised and perfected "Counter-Strike", and at the same time had a good game addiction.

For a lot of time, he was teaming up with the company's developers to PK, and Li Zetian's strong technology shocked everyone.

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