Therefore, based on the above 20 advantages, NeXT Step (the predecessor of Mac OS8), its functionality and ease of use surpass the current Microsoft indos95, XT Step, is the only operating system suitable for Apple. That's my introduction. ”

In Silicon Valley, at Apple's headquarters, a bidding meeting for Apple's next-generation operating system is being held, and Jobs enthusiastically introduces his brainchild to the board of directors who once ruthlessly ousted him - the NeXT Step OS operating system.

Amelio sat in the middle with a big belly and applauded exaggeratedly, "Awesome, Steve, your introduction made it clear to us the advantages of NeXT. ”

Jobs also laughed so dramatically that anyone who had only seen him on TV and in the newspapers would never believe that Jobs would one day laugh like that。。。。。。 Flattering?

Jobs completely restrained his arrogant temper, laughed harmlessly, and seemed to have no kinder person than him.

"Thank you very much, Jill, thank you so much for giving me this opportunity, but again, it's also a chance for Apple, and since you're all satisfied, isn't this business going to be finalized?" Jobs smiled charmingly.

Amelio laughed and said, "Steve, that's not good, Louis hasn't made a recommendation yet." Louie, it's your turn, and we're looking forward to Be's performance. ”

Jean-Louis Garcy had a big hook nose, and as a former Apple executive and a rival to Jobs, Louis and Jobs' feud was well known.

Let Louis Garcy snort coldly, and very much look down on Jobs's behavior when he sees the wind and rudder.

When Luigaci strode up to the stage, Amelio was surprised: "Where's your computer? Don't you need to connect a projector?"

Jean Louis Garcy said proudly: "My BeOS has been demonstrated to everyone here many times, and my product description of the performance of BeOS is very clear, and I don't think that NeXTStep is a semi-finished product that is qualified to compete with our BeOS." Now you need to know that what Apple urgently needs is a next-generation operating system, not a few hundred million dollars to make a half-finished product. You have no choice, Over. ”

Apple's eight-member board of directors was in an uproar, and Amelio looked unhappy: "Louie, are you sure?"

Louis Garcy showed a hint of ridicule: "Jill, you understand Apple's current situation, and you know that what I said is right. ”

Jobs was standing next to him and was about to faint with joy, but he didn't expect that after so many years, Louis Garcy's emotional intelligence and business ability were still negative, is this guy really an idiot?

Amelio stole a glance at Ed Woolrad next to him and pursed his lips, "Okay, I see." Since you don't have anything more to say, that's the end of our presentation for today, and we're resting for the time being. Steve, Louie, you can go back first, and the board will let you know as soon as the decision is made. ”

Let Louis Garsi sneer at Ed Woolrad, he has not forgotten the old man who advocated driving him out of the Apple and proudly left the conference room.

Jobs shook hands with each board member and hugged them before pushing the door and leaving.

As soon as he walked out of the Apple building, Jobs pulled out his phone and called Amelio.

"Jill, would you like to come down for a walk together?" said Jobs, in the tone of an old friend.

Amelio hesitated, "Okay, you wait for me." ”

The opinions of the board members are still disputed, and BeOS has an absolute advantage in terms of system completion. If you use Be, although the performance of XTStep is good, but after all, it is a semi-finished product, and Apple needs to spend a lot of time and money to improve and perfect it, and whether it can be unveiled at the new product launch conference in the autumn next year is a big question.

Apple can't afford to fail.

But Jean Louis Gassi's arrogance angered all board members, and although lead director Ed Woolard did not take a position, his abstention from voting was enough to show his displeasure with Jean Gassi.

Amelio dragged his chubby body to the lawn downstairs in a special elevator, and Jobs smiled brightly, "Hey! Jill, over here!"

Amelio couldn't help but feel relieved, his attitude towards Jobs was very complicated, intellectually speaking, he had to be careful of this person, if he bought Jobs' NeXTStep, then Jobs could replace him.

But emotionally speaking, it is difficult for Amelio to hate Jobs, especially in recent contact, he feels that many of the other party's ideas are very compatible with him, and perhaps according to Woolard's suggestion, it is not a bad decision to let Jobs return to the company after acquiring NeXTStep.

The two of them walked on a small road, and there are many acacia trees planted near Apple's headquarters, and even though California is like spring all year round, in winter, this deciduous tree still sheds leaves according to the seasonal pattern.

Neither of them spoke, and after walking for a while, Jobs suddenly laughed.

"Steve, what's wrong?" Amelio wondered.

Jobs pointed to a cherry tree on the side of the road, "This is what I planted with my own hands when I started Apple with Wads in '76, when we wanted to plant an apple tree, but the apple core was buried in the soil for weeks and it didn't sprout." It was later learned that not every apple seed can sprout. We had to choose a small sapling and transplant it here, only to find out later that it was not an apple tree, but a cherry tree. ”

Jobs looked at Amelio sincerely, "Jill, I admit that I have a deep affection for apples, but this company, like this tree, is no longer the apple in my heart. ”

Amelio smiled, "It's an apple, it's just about to wither." Steve, Apple used to be a great company, but we now need to redefine his market position. I believe that I have enough power to keep Apple, but it will take time and the help of many people, including you. ”

Jobs showed a pained expression: "You know how much I love Apple, and you also understand that my NeXTStep was born for Macintosh, and Louis Garcy's Be is a piece of ****, if you choose it, Apple will continue to sink until it is lost." ”

Amelio was silent for a moment: "But BeOS is more complete, it is already a finished product, we don't have time, we have to make a choice." ”

Jobs held his head in his hands: "God, this is ridiculous, you know how important next year's fall conference is, and consumers would rather see us postpone the release of new products than see a half-baked Macintosh." This is Macintosh!"

Amelio's lips were closed, and he felt both sympathy and inexplicable relief when he saw Jobs at a loss.

He has weaknesses.

Amelio thought of Ed Woolrad's proposal to himself a few days ago, and now it seems, it is not so unreliable.

Amelio stopped, his face serious: "Steve, if Apple chooses NeXTStep, it will definitely not be able to catch up with next year's autumn conference。。。。。。 If, I mean if, if your system is chosen, I want you to come back to Apple and be my assistant and help me save Apple. ”

Jobs was ecstatic in his heart, but there was a look of consternation on his face: "Jill, this can't be. ”

Although it's past zero o'clock, it's still a double shift, for the sake of me being so diligent, I recommend a few monthly passes。。。。。。

(End of chapter)