Apple undoubtedly knows best how much a good piece of software can boost computer sales. In later generations, because of the global popularity of iPhones, Apple once again became the darling of the world. All kinds of articles take the trouble to analyze Apple's past, present and development process, and they can't be more detailed.

Although Li Xuan is not a fruit fan, he has also learned a lot of interesting facts about Apple. In other words, Apple's Apple computer was able to dominate the field of microcomputers in the four or five years from the late 70s to the early 80s, and there are two most important reasons. The first important factor was Wozniak's development of a floppy disk drive for Apple computers.

As for the other important factor, sitting in front of Li Xuan at the moment, this was a man with dark eyes, a hooked nose, and a typical Jewish face.

"Xuan Li, from Hong Kong, you can just call me vincent, it's a pleasure to meet you!" Li Xuan very politely shook hands with the man who was later called the "father of spreadsheets".

"Dan Breclin, my friends call me Dan, it's nice to meet you!" Breclin is not very good at words, and there is a bit of shyness in his words.

After graduating from high school, Breclin was admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to study mathematics, but after a year and a half of study, he found that he was more interested in computers, so he switched to computer science. After graduating from university, he joined DEC and developed WPS-8, the world's first word processing software.

Later, Breccolin resigned from DEC to continue his studies, so after a year of preparation, he was successfully admitted to Harvard Business School to pursue an MBA. Because he needed to use the school's small computer to write a financial analysis program when taking a financial analysis course, he came up with the idea of writing a general-purpose financial table software by himself.

This is where Visual Calculation comes in. The "Visual Computing" software went on sale last September and quickly conquered many financial managers in just a few months. Although it sells for up to $150 per copy, it still sells nearly 1,000 copies a month.

"Visual Computing" is only compatible with Apple's Apple computers, because when Briklin first wrote the software, he borrowed an Apple computer from a classmate and wrote it in Apple's Basic language.

The popularity of "visual computing" has also driven the sales of Apple's Apple personal computers. Apple's monthly sales of Apple computers this year are twice as high as last year's, and a large part of that contribution is due to the "visual computing" software.

Li Xuan has carefully analyzed this "visual calculation" software before, it already has the basic characteristics of a spreadsheet, turning the entire computer screen into a part of a large virtual table, which is already a relatively good software in this era.

However, in Li Xuan's view, "visual calculation" can still only be regarded as a very rudimentary table software, and its functions are very limited. Li Xuan set up a detailed and strict outline of programming technical specifications for the software development team of Dongfang Electronics Company. Based on this, the development team wrote the first version of Dongfang Electronics' own financial software East-Table, which has much better performance than "visual calculation".

"Dan, I've used the 'visual computing' software you wrote before, and it's really good!" Li Xuan said an appreciative and kind word, thus starting the conversation between the two sides.

"Thank you for the compliment! Actually, I didn't do the whole software. I'm only responsible for the overall design of the software framework and features, and the specific programming is done by my classmate Bob!" Breccolin said honestly, not wanting to take the credit for himself.

"I asked you out this time on behalf of my company, Dongfang Electronic Technology Company from Hong Kong, and I want to officially acquire your 'visual computing' software!" Li Xuan smiled and explained his intention straightforwardly.

Breccolin was mentally prepared for this, but he didn't know anything about this company located in the Far East, so he asked puzzledly: "May I ask what your Oriental company does, is it also engaged in software development?"

"Not before, but in the future!" Li Xuan replied ambiguously, "Have you ever played arcade games?" "Hong Kong Cubes" and "Tank Battle" are our company's products!"

"Tank Wars, that's a cool game!" Breclin snapped his fingers, "I remember, they all have the word 'east' on the frame, that's what 'east' means!"

As long as the arcade machine made by Dongfang Electronics is made of arcade boards, it must be marked in a conspicuous position on the frame with the English word "east" in the flower font designed by Dongfang Electronics, which is also part of Dongfang Electronics' own brand.

Li Xuan hopes that when players see the word "east" in the future, they will naturally associate it with classic games. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of playing a game is the "east" company.

Breclin's current reaction fully proves that Li Xuan's method is very effective. At least in the back of his mind, Bricolin had memorized the word "east" in the artistic font on the arcade frame.

"Does your company develop computer software in addition to video games?" asked Breclin, puzzled. In his opinion, there is no connection between his "visual computing" software and arcade games.

"We at Dongfang Electronics are preparing to enter the personal computer industry and will launch our first personal computer product in a few months. We hope to be able to buy out the copyright of 'Visual Computing' and let this excellent software be distributed only on our computers!" Li Xuan explained with a smile.

"Oh!" Breccolin nodded, indicating that he understood what the other meant. Then his embarrassed black eyes stared at Li Xuan tightly and asked the most critical question, "How much are you going to offer?"

"$700,000, I think that's a reasonable price!" Li Xuan said tentatively.

"No!" Breclin immediately shook his head, "You don't have much sincerity in this price! I have already rejected Apple's Mr. Mark Cura's offer of $800,000!"

"Then how many dollars do you think the 'Visual Computing' software is worth?" Li Xuan asked with a smile.

"A million dollars is not a penny!" said Breclin, with the characteristic shrewdness of the Jews.

Li Xuan sighed in his heart, it was really the same as in the story, Breclin's price was 1 million US dollars, and Makkula was too expensive, so he gave up the idea of acquiring "Visual Computing".

Li Xuan did not directly agree to the other party's offer, but raised his offer little by little. 750,000!800,000!900,000!950,000!

"Okay, you are really a shrewd businessman, 1 million US dollars, we Dongfang Electronics accept this offer!" Li Xuan spread his hands, revealing a very helpless expression.

"It's not expensive!" Breclin said with a smile.

The "Visual Computing" software can sell 1,000 copies a month, each for $150, and the monthly sales are $150,000, and 1 million is only equivalent to about half a year's sales, which is really not expensive in Breclin's opinion.

"Okay, I hope it's worth the money!" Li Xuan shook hands with Breclin. Li Xuan had to go back to prepare the copyright buyout contract, and the two brought their respective lawyers in the afternoon, and then signed the formal transfer contract.

Seeing Breccolin leave, Li Xuan showed a smile in his mouth, "visual computing" is actually not of much use to Dongfang Electronics, the company has developed East-Table software that runs faster and has better functions.

So why did Li Xuan still buy "visual computing"? Could it be that he was panicking because of the excessive amount of money?

What he can't use, he may not be able to use by others! Mark Cura gave up the acquisition because Breclin's offer was $200,000 more than his bottom line. Li Xuan wants to make him regret it often!

A few months later, when the "visual computing" was locked in a drawer by Li Xuan, and Apple's Apple computer did not have a suitable form software, Dongfang Electronics' ABC personal computer (Acornbestputer) happened to be coerced with the East-DOS operating system, East-table, East-word, Hong Kong cubes and a series of rich office and game software, which came strongly.

By that time, will Coach Jobs be able to turn the tide and continue Apple's glory?

Spending $1 million to harm others and himself, Li Xuan said that there was no pressure. Rich, that's how capricious!