Chapter 0646 Knowledge Gap and OCPC Program

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Seeing that they couldn't find a breakthrough in Hollywood moguls and popular female stars, the frustrated entertainment media decided to stumble on another party, the grumpy "bad boy" Sean Penn, and push for the vinegar sea they were happy to see.

In this way, the serious media finally had a chance to come forward, and hurriedly confirmed to Tang Huan: Is Fangyuan Computer Company pursuing IBM's Tang in the near future? Estlic?

This time, Tang Huan reacted very happily and admitted calmly, "Tang? Estlic used to be a face-to-face opponent with us, so I know a lot about his abilities. Now, Don? Estlic has moved from IBM's entry-level systems division, which oversees the PC business, to a position in charge of global manufacturing. In my opinion, perhaps Fangyuan Computer Company can give him a more suitable personal career. ”

"Apple once invited Don with an annual salary of $1 million? Estlic, but without success; I don't know what kind of conditions Fangyuan Computer Company offered? Finally got an official statement on the matter, and the reporters immediately lifted their spirits and hurriedly dug into the details.

"You must have gotten the news, Fangyuan Computer Company also did not succeed." Tang Huan shrugged his shoulders and did not answer directly.

The reporters were not disappointed, the Guy bigwigs have always liked to play profoundly, and they have already analyzed a conclusion from the meaning of the other party's words: compared with Apple, Fangyuan Computer Company's price will only be higher.

Even if there is no precise data. But this material is enough to perfectly cope with the public's curiosity and thirst for knowledge.

"Don. Fangyuan Computer Company pursues Tang? Estlic was unsuccessful. So what's next? The reporter asked follow-up questions as usual, but did not expect any major news, in fact, only an official statement on the outcome of the matter was sufficient.

Unexpectedly, Qi Feng protruded, and Tang Huan asked playfully: "In the process of pursuing your girlfriend, what will you do after being rejected for the first time, will it be over?" ”

I didn't expect it. The reporter who raised the old-fashioned question was also a strange one, and after being asked by Tang Huan, he nodded honestly and said, "Otherwise, what else can I do?" I don't like reluctant girls. ”

At the same time that Tang Huan was embarrassed, the colleague next to this person almost slapped him angrily: Interestless guy, you are going to cut off an explosive news.

He hurriedly took over the conversation and asked, "Tang, you mean that Fangyuan Computer Company will not give up and continue to pursue Tang?" Estlic? ”

This poaching operation is a step in IBM's piecemeal offensive, and of course it will not stop because the big stupid elephant roars a few times.

However, Tang Huan started Tai Chi again. Gu Zuo said otherwise: "Today, everyone is gathered together for the same public welfare goal, we can't keep going off topic like this." Let's talk about charity. ”

The reporters quickly shorthanded down their notebooks while muttering to themselves, "Haven't you already donated $500,000, what other programs can you have?" ”

However, the strange reporter honestly followed Tang Huan's meaning and asked, "Do you have any new philanthropic ideas for supporting underdeveloped areas?" ”

"Honest people have their own loveliness." Tang Huan secretly praised himself, his face was straight, and he said solemnly: "Poverty, hunger and other material problems are of course very terrible, but as long as everyone works together to create a fair environment, people's quality of life can be quickly improved; However, the problem of ideological backwardness cannot be solved so immediately, and it will even be carried over to the next generation. ”

"As we all know, at this stage, the world is ushering in another major innovation since the industrial revolution -- the wave of informatization, if the people in those underdeveloped areas are out of touch with this, then the original knowledge gap is bound to become wider and wider."

"I'm working on a project that works to bridge the knowledge gap called OneComputerPerChild, which is the OCPC program."

"In detail, Fangyuan, Zheru and other companies jointly design and manufacture a personal computer with a price of less than $800, and make it available directly to children by governments in developing countries that are interested in the OCPC program, so as to reduce the knowledge gap in the information age."

"The OCPC program will continue to evolve to optimize all aspects of the project to meet the specific realities of developing countries. For example, the price of OCPC computers will be lowered in an effort to reach the $100 target. ”

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After all, the time available for reporters on "LiveAid" is limited, and Tang Huan's OCPC plan is not directly linked to the money that stimulates eyeballs, so it has not aroused much interest among reporters who have been fed by the revelations, and there is an embarrassment of throwing eyes to blind people.

In fact, the rescue effect that "LiveAid" can play is unlikely to be as perfect as people think.

First of all, the impetus for the launch of "LiveAid" came from the desire of the Western world, where life is superior, to show its own humanistic spirit and influence.

To use an inappropriate analogy, a photographer who observes the animal world in the African savannah will not interfere with how a lion hunts a cute baby antelope; and a new lion king who succeeded in ascending the throne and killed all the children of the previous lion king in the wailing of the lioness.

In the final analysis, there is a God's perspective of advanced civilizations versus backward civilizations.

The donor is enriched after selfless giving, and the person who organizes ensures that the donation is not misappropriated and has a clear conscience, which is all right. As for whether those who need assistance will actually benefit from it, it is too far away and beyond their means.

Originally, according to the BBC, aid to Africa was often used by local forces to buy arms; Even direct aid will be stopped and will not be able to reach the people at the bottom at all.

The strong dragon does not suppress the head snake of the ground, and it is domineering to a strong man like the United States. In terms of the localization strategy of each region, it is also "break and divide and conquer"; Tang Huan, the OCPC program in cooperation with the governments of developing countries. On the contrary, it is more meaningful.

Fortunately, Mr. the richest man now has no shortage of voice. While visiting Discovery Channel, a Discovery Channel that has been on the air for some time, he spoke to CNN reporters about the details of OCPC.

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Like the original version in time and space, the program of "Discovery Channel" is mainly documentaries related to science, technology, nature, history, and archaeology.

Tang Huan's principle for the Discovery Channel is simple and straightforward: "broadcast interesting educational and scientific programs".

This is very important, in addition to attracting audiences with this feature, it can also strive to land in major countries and regions in the world as much as possible.

Discovery Channel is part of Discovery Communications, Inc. It is also under the Yanle Group, and the main partner is the cable news network.

Of the $10 million shares, Tang Huan invested $6 million, and the rest was divided between Ted Turner, John Samuel Hendrix, and some other investment institutions.

John Samuel Hendrix, Chairman and CEO of Discovery Communications, personally welcomed Tang Huan and Ted Turner and gave a detailed introduction to the company's operations, especially the performance of the Discovery Channel, which was launched this year.

In his speech, Tang Huan praised the team of "Discovery Channel" with great praise. "It's all thanks to you for making the educational science program so interesting. this show. I'm also chasing it, and I recommend it to loved ones including children. ”

It was so encouraging that the big boss was so convinced that the meeting room erupted in warm applause.

Tang Huan smiled and made a gesture, "The goal of the Discovery Channel, in addition to the quality of the program that the audience favors, is to go out of the United States and make it available to people all over the world." ”

"In addition, I will provide the necessary technical support to make the Discovery Channel viewing experience even better. For example, even the wings of insects can be fiberd on the screen. ”

"This will be a long-term and vast process of technological evolution, determined by the background of today's information age, and HDTV technology in the development and experimental stage will make the Discovery Channel program more powerful."

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Tang Huan has recently caused a lot of topics, and Ted Turner brought a special program team to conduct an exclusive interview with him after ventilating in advance, including the OCPC project.

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"Don, your 'One Child, One Computer' plan, although the starting point of bridging the knowledge gap is very good, it seems a bit incredible to implement it. After all, although the level of development of personal computers is changing with each passing day and the popularity is increasing rapidly, there is still a long way to go from the original goal of "personal computers", let alone the idealized goal of "one computer per child". ”

The host carefully observed Tang Huan's face and said, "Some people think that the 'one child one computer' plan you proposed is actually to sell Fang Yuan's personal computer, and it is also a manifestation of going crazy. ”

Tang Huan had already learned about the kind of attacks that his competitors had made against him, and he didn't think he was embarrassed to use the American signature way to deprecate himself, and made a joke, "Sometimes, the distance between a genius and a madman is only one step." ”

After enlivening the atmosphere, Tang Huan quickly turned to the topic and responded positively to such questions

"From the very beginning, I emphasized that OCPC is not a three-minute party that is held in three minutes, but a long-term plan that is gradually and rigorously implemented."

"The incredible thing about OCPC is that in the less developed parts of the world, it may be difficult to maintain a basic computer environment with a stable power supply, let alone popularize the personal computer that has not yet realized the original purpose of 'personal computer' to every child."

"That's the biggest reason why OCPC plans to select collaborators as official agencies, who have an intrinsic drive to improve the quality of the region's population, and will naturally do everything they can to improve infrastructure."

"The OCPC program is not necessary and cannot achieve the goal of 'one computer per child' in one step."

"After all, economic development has its own objective laws, and when many countries develop their economies, they do so step by step, such as formulating a 'five-year plan'. A step-by-step approach to the OCPC program could target universal access at the school level, so that all children who have access to an education have access to computers. ”

"Similarly, in terms of price, the OCPC program is unlikely to make this educational computer reach the ultimate level of $100 in one step."

"While there have been commercial PCs for $100 in the past, this was a temporary phenomenon caused by the irrational competition between Cammoder and Texas Instruments for market share in cheap computers. The two companies were also hurt after slashing home video game consoles in the same price range, triggering a collapse in the North American home game console market. Texas Instruments broke his wrist and withdrew from the terminal product market; There was a seismic change in the board of directors of Commodore, and the company was in turmoil. ”

"In short, today's computer manufacturers can't make a real personal computer at a cost of $100."

At this time, the host, who was listening carefully, interjected with great interest and asked, "Don, then do you expect when computer manufacturers can provide $100 PCs?" ”

"10 years, or 20 years?" Tang Huan's tone was full of uncertainty.

"It seems that OCPC is really a long-term plan." The host sighed.

"Bridging the knowledge gap cannot, of course, be a matter of one generation alone." Tang Huan smiled slightly, "OCPC's educational computer will be a product with a considerable degree of usability, so the starting price selection starts from $800, which is more in line with the current manufacturing level of the industry." ”

"I guess a lot of people are taking this to question me for taking the opportunity to sell Fangyuan PCs, after all, there are cheap PC products in the $800 range on the market."

"However, it is important to point out that since I have positioned OCPC from the very beginning as a long-term plan that is gradual and rigorously executed. Then the attitude is naturally relatively conservative. I can be sure that when OCPC's educational computers come out, they will cost less than $800 and will be absolutely functional, no worse than those in the same price range. ”

"So, Tang, can you tell us what OCPC's educational computers will look like?" The moderator made an apologetic gesture, "You also know that, according to those who question the OCPC, this kind of computer will be the cheapest Fangyuan personal computer, or even the inventory that can't be handled according to normal channels." After all, the speed at which Fangyuan's personal computer is upgraded every two years is really easy to make people think about it. ”

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