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After confirming the results of the test, the US National Security Agency and other NATO members immediately revised the advanced specifications for the "Tempest" anti-eavesdropping information, and at the strong request of Bell Labs, major banks, and other institutions that are also sensitive to information leakage, they also launched a special version for civilian use.

It is important to know that such norms are not documents that are consulted at will, and even some of the rules and regulations contained therein are kept secret. After all, this kind of fighting method that is one foot high and one foot high is often a highly targeted attack. If you show specific measures, people may solve the problem in a timely manner.

The reason why the NSA was able to provide a civilian version this time was not only due to the pressure of spreading panic in the business world, but also because with the advancement of technology, some problems have inevitably begun to enter the public domain.

The advanced technology of the product does not mean that it is safe and worry-free. This is an example of the limited use of mobile phones by many heads of state in the original time and space.

Another proof is the political election process, when the electronic information collection equipment has matured, why use the primitive manual counting of votes? The reason is that there is a fear that this kind of information leakage may lead to fraud.

Therefore, mysterious electronic eavesdropping is not just a legend, it may happen to the public without knowing it, and the NSA must face up to this demand.

As for the initiator who scared everyone out, not only did he not provoke complaints about having nothing to do, but also received a voice of praise for his early attention to this field and the possibility of major information security incidents.

This recognition is first manifested in the fact that the U.S. Department of Defense threw a $242 million worth of money at Fangyuan Computer and Zheru Software. This includes a large order of 90,000 computers.

But. The money is not so easy to make either. Guy demanded that the follow-up maintenance and upgrade should take more than ten years. The accounting departments on Fang Yuan and Zheru's side worked day and night to calculate and evaluate the profits, as well as the accompanying risks.

Fortunately, there is one more business opportunity to open the way for new 32-bit microcomputer products, and it is the kind of high-end field that is not bad for money.

The circuit design of the product can meet the electromagnetic radiation standards required by the "Tempest" specification, which can be described as unique, attracting large customers with this demand to take the initiative to visit.

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As a big boss, Tang Huan is mainly responsible for pointing out the way forward for his subordinates and finding all kinds of work to keep them busy. This time was no exception. After the fanning the flames, he stopped seeing such visitors of average rank, and found time to attend to his personal affairs.

Uncle Han Anyuan came to visit the United States as the head of the Funan government, that is, the prime minister, and Tang Huan, a behind-the-scenes supporter, must cooperate with his itinerary to do a good job of auxiliary work.

It can be said that as long as the trip goes smoothly and further support, including aid, is in place, Tang Huan will almost be able to start his state-based experiment.

Don't look at Funan is small and poor, but the contradictions are big and many, Han Anyuan is at least ready to stabilize the situation. It was only then that this indispensable trip to the United States began, so the time has dragged on until now.

That's it. Tang Huan, who didn't stay on the West Coast for many days, flew to the East Coast again.

Because he didn't want to make a big deal, he was still behind the scenes, but he was not as busy as Han Anyuan, who was spinning around.

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In his spare time, a well-known corporate headhunter with a wide range of social interactions? Rozzy came to report, IBM's Don? Estlic finally agreed to talk to Tang Huan in private.

Hearing this, Tang Huan raised his eyebrows and asked with some curiosity, "Tang? I've heard of Estlic's devotion to IBM. How do you talk about moving the other party and risking exposure and criticism to interview me? ”

"Of course, it's because of this kind of attention pressure caused by sincere poaching and possible job hopping." Gerry? Luo Qi smirked, "Moreover, after the rumor of Fangyuan Computer Company's pursuit of Tang? After Estlic's news, other computer companies also seemed to understand the mystery, and followed the fanfare to Don? Estlic threw an olive branch, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he can now be described as sitting on a volcanic crater. After all, IBM's trust can't be unlimited, and the blue giant can't give it to Don? There were more Estlic, and suspicion was inevitable in the end. ”

Tang Huan groaned, "What do you mean, Tang? Estlic might be trying to find a way out of my current troubles? ”

"Perhaps." Gerry? Luo Qi nodded, "In Tang? In Estlic's view, the political significance of the poaching operation initiated by Fangyuan Computer Company is greater than the demand for talents, and he does not want to become a symbol and bargaining chip for the wrestling between the two giant companies. ”

"Of course...... "Gerry?" Luo Qi smiled playfully and added: "People can't completely get rid of vanity, and he must be quite proud and happy to be so valued by Tang and Fangyuan Computer Company." ”

"Okay, then bring him to me right away." Tang Huan made a gesture, "I want to take a closer look in person, what kind of mental journey is this 'father of IBM-PC' now, can IBM keep its own stars?" ”

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Being favored by the world's top companies, no matter who it is, it is inevitable to be smug, the difference is nothing more than this kind of emotion on the surface or hidden in the heart, without exception to Tang? Estlic belongs to the latter group, but he is also troubled by it.

Although IBM is self-contained, similar to an independent kingdom, with a certain degree of closedness, but the news of "Fangyuan Computer Company's high-paying poaching of the founder of the personal computer department of its rival IBM" really has too much to hype.

It's not hard to imagine, Don? Estlic, the vice president of IBM, will attract colored eyes wherever he goes. Even his good friend, Bill Lowo, who took over his position and is now in charge of the personal computer business, asked privately, "What are you going to do now?" ”

"What can I do?" Tang Dynasty? Estlic asked dejectedly. Then he smiled bitterly: "Actually, my idea is very simple. It's plain. I just want to stay at IBM until I retire. ”

"Even if you like to work and live simply, I'm afraid the outside world won't let you get your wish. After all, not all of them are so simple, and there are quite a few people who like to complicate simple things. Bill Low-Vo said with emotion: "You can't fail to feel the strangeness in the eyes of many people around you, do you?" ”

"Actually, like a mirror in my heart, the most important thing about Fangyuan Computer Company is my identity as a former IBM-PC leader. Once I jumped ship, it would have severely dampened IBM's morale. "Don? Estlic said in an accentuated tone: "I don't want to be this betrayer, but I feel very uncomfortable in the face of those suspicious eyes. ”

"It doesn't matter if it's a betrayer. Nor can IBM always be a place where people can fight for their lives. Bill Low-Vove adds pointedly: "In the case of the personal computer business, if there is no improvement, it is not impossible that a major reduction will take place." ”

"Why, isn't the PS/2 project going well?" Although he was transferred out of the personal computer department, Don? Estlic, still very concerned about its every move.

"The biggest difference between the PS/2 and the IBM-PC. You know what? Bill Lowo didn't answer.

Tang Dynasty? Estlic barely thought about it, and then opened his mouth and replied, "At that time." Our department stands outside the existing system of IBM, and while enjoying the support of the resources of the head office, we do not need to be constrained, and can often exert 120% efficiency. Now, the IBM-PC department has returned to the management system of the head office, and it is no different from other units, and everything it does, no matter how big or small, must pay attention to the process, and it is infected with bureaucratic habits. ”

"That's it." Bill Lowo sighed, "When IBM-PC was first developed, there were only a dozen members of the project team, and the time was only more than a year; With more than 10,000 employees in the current PC division, can it replicate the miracle of IBM-PC's R&D and launch the PS/2 in just over a year? ”

Tang Dynasty? After a moment of silence, Estlic tentatively asked, "How far has the development of the PS/2 project progressed?" ”

"It can't be launched this year, it's a foregone conclusion." Bill Lowo shrugged his shoulders, "You also know that compared to the previous IBM-PC to IBM-PC/XT, and then to IBM-PC/AT, after having a foundation, it is gradually upgraded, which can save some effort; But PS/2 had to create a completely new architecture, and the amount of work to do was conceivable. And with four generations of Fangyuan PCs as competitors there as a reference, the design of the PS/2 had to be changed several times. ”

"This is only internally, externally, we are working with Microsoft on a new operating system, OS/2, and the progress is sometimes fast and slow, and the programmers on both sides are very mismatched, and often quarrel with each other."

"It can be said that Microsoft, which is preparing to go public, we can't hold it anymore; After the first spreadsheet software, Multiplan, was eliminated by Lotus Software's Lotus 1-2-3, and this year developed the first spreadsheet software on the platform, Excel, for Apple's MAC. ”

In addition, Gates is restless when it comes to operating systems, providing MS-DOS for the entire IBM-PC standard platform while promoting another operating system, Xenix; While working with us on OS/2, we are actively preparing to release Windows 1.0 for the graphical user interface system within the year. ”

Speaking of this, Bill Low-Vo shook his head sarcastically, "Half-heartedness, nothing more than this, but it's hard for Microsoft to spend so much scheming." ”

In the matter of Microsoft, Don? Estlic was embarrassed to participate in the comment, because the reason why Gain, a software company that also sucked blood from IBM, now has the capital to go against the grain, in addition to the relationship of former IBM CEO John Opel. It also has a lot to do with the carelessness that bordered on connivance when he was in office.

So, Don? Estlic continued to grasp the progress of the PS/2 project and analyzed: "If the PS/2 comes out next year, it will also give the fourth generation of Fangyuan personal computers too much time to seize the market." ”

"It's not just personal computers, we seem to have missed an opportunity for the development of microcomputers, but unfortunately we didn't have the opportunity to make up for it." Bill Lowo shook his head a little lonely, and slapped Don again before leaving. Estlic's shoulder, "Don't be too yourself, the saint is just a legend." This vacation to Los Angeles is just a good time to get away from right and wrong, and relax happily. ”

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Tang Dynasty? Estlic heard a lot of information from Bill Lowo's words that came from his friend's sincere concern, and he couldn't fully digest it for a while, but he decided to listen to one thing first, that is, to eliminate the gossip around him as soon as possible, and the most effective way was to deal directly with Tang Huan, the supreme ruler of the opposing camp.

In the three days of two ends to harass himself once in the grid? After Rozzy expressed this wish, Don? Estlic waited for a reply from the other party while preparing to go to Los Angeles.

He and his wife, Mary Ann Eliel, have three children, but the trip was accompanied by a couple of two people, including IBM interns and family members.

Waiting for Don? Estlic has his ticket, Gerry? Luo Qi wrote back, "Tang just has time, you can come." ”

Then go for it! Don who has no choice? Estlic, asking his wife, "Why don't you go to Los Angeles first, I'll be there later after we finish talking." ”

Mary Ann Elliel understands her husband's predicament this year, and she says, "I'd better stay with you, and it's not bad to go around New York." ”

In this way, the couple set off from Florida to meet Tang Huan. The richest man was very generous, and when he saw that the time was not early, he did not rush to start the talks, but arranged for them to stay in a five-star hotel first.

Women are always reluctant to gossip, and Mary Ann Elliel was curiously talking about the legendary Tang Huan as she turned on the TV and CNN was broadcasting the news.

"Delta Air Lines Flight 191 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Los Angeles crashed at about 18:05 local time while making a stopover at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, killing about 134 people and fortunately surviving 29."

"It is tentatively estimated that the cause of the accident was weather, but one minute before the tragedy, a Learjet successfully landed at the airport."

"My God, isn't this the plane we plan to take to Los Angeles!" Mary Ann Elliel screamed in fright, so frightened that Don, who was looking at the information? Estlic, with a snap, dropped the pen in his hand on the ground. (To be continued.) )