Android。

If you don't know Android, I'm afraid you will translate him into a robot at most. In fact, Android, he is the famous Android mobile phone operating system in later generations. Chinese translation, named Android. As for the Android mobile phone operating system, according to the 2011 survey records, it has surpassed the Symbian operating system and become the world's largest mobile phone operating system.

Of course, like Apple's iOS, it can't compete with the Android operating system in terms of market share.

"Bard, what about our follow-up funds?"

In the Android studio, "Berg" said to the boss of the studio, "Bard".

Android Studio, which he has been established for a long time. Of course, the reason why they set up this studio is not to see the emergence of smartphones, but to see the future development of today's mobile phones. In their imagination, they believe that with the development of mobile phone software and hardware. In the future, a small mobile phone, he will achieve more and more services.

These services require a good operating system.

But now, at present, the most popular is still the Symbian operating system. For now, although the Symbian operating system fully meets the operation of all ordinary mobile phones. However, in the future, this is not necessarily the case. Moreover, they believe that with the development of electronic products such as mobile phones. In the future, his software and hardware will be separated. Just like computers, in the beginning, many computers came with various hardware and software. But it wasn't until later, with the computer into thousands of users. The market division of labor has entered the development of professionalism, and at this time, the division of software and hardware is becoming more and more clear.

Mobile phones, like computers, are also electronic products. Moreover, the development of mobile phones, and the development of computers, seem to be very similar. We have every reason to see that in the future, mobile phones will enter a stage of comprehensive development, such a stage, just like the brilliant development of computers. In this way, these researchers with common aspirations have formed this mobile phone system research studio.

It wasn't until the advent of the "Tang Dynasty smartphone" that they were more determined to develop future smartphone systems. To this end, they have changed from their usual spare time research and development to the current full time investment. However, as their research deepened, they became more aware that building a mobile phone operating system was a huge project. Even if they have talented mobile phone researchers, their R&D personnel and various scientific research equipment are still far from enough.

In other words, if they want to build a good mobile phone operating system, they need a huge amount of financial support. If none of this happens, a large number of R&D personnel, as well as scientific research equipment products, will not appear. However, they are only a small game studio. Although among them, the major researchers are usually the elite of the industry. Moreover, their income is also very good. However, if you don't start a business, you don't know how hard it is to start a business, when they put all their energy here.

They finally knew that the more than one million dollars they had scraped together was a drop in the bucket for the mobile phone operating system.

"This, I'll figure it out."

In the face of Berg's question, Bard was also depressed.

Lately, he's been thinking about scraping together money. However, the huge amount of money made Bard extremely annoyed. In Bard's eyes, this commercialization step is much more difficult than the development of Shenma software. He would rather be alone in developing software, but he doesn't want to deal with those businessmen. Just like yesterday, there is an investment firm that is willing to inject capital. However, the condition they gave was a 90% stake in the studio. How could Bard agree to such a request.

"Come to think of it, you know, Apple seems to have passed a mobile phone operating system scheme."

Although the meeting held by Apple is secret, Apple is a giant technology company. What's more, the members of these studios are all elites in the field of mobile phones. Naturally, they are aware of some of Apple's actions. In fact, it is impossible for Apple to conduct secret research and development. A big event like this, more or less, will be known to the outside world. Just like the Tang Dynasty company's secret research and development of DNF, he also did not publicize it. But as many people know, Tang Dynasty Network is working on an online game called DNF.

"Well, I know, I'll try to be as fast as I can."

Bud nodded.

If Apple was researching anything before, they didn't care much about it. But now that Apple, like them, has entered the field of mobile phone operating systems, it makes them nervous. Moreover, with the advent of smartphones in the Tang Dynasty. There are projects such as intelligent operating systems, and technology companies in other countries may also be involved. If you don't find investment on your side, how can you fight with these giants. ,

Just as Bard continued to think of a solution, a strange guest suddenly appeared in the studio.

"Hello, my name is Blake, IBM New Mexico Manager, and this is my business card. ”

“IBM？”

Everyone's little surprised?

"How?"

Is it for the operating system of our mobile phone.

From last year to now, the Android mobile phone operating system has completed some basic architecture. Moreover, several of these innovative ideas have been the driving force for them to continue their research. Even, these members are mobile phone research and development elites. They had previously received proposals from several major investment companies to acquire them, but the conditions were not good, and they really did not want to seek cooperation.

That's why, Bard hasn't been invested much.

"We're interested in your studio, and of course, we have a very unique insight into mobile operating systems. We thought we could work together to create a powerful mobile operating system. ”

IBM is the pinnacle of the world, both in terms of hardware and software technology. If IBM can join this Android studio, it will not only solve the funding problem of the Android studio. At the same time, the two parties joined forces. Even before the Tang Dynasty company, a complete mobile phone operating system was launched.

"Welcome, but we've also accepted such invitations before. Just ......"

Bard wasn't the kind of negotiator, but he wasn't stupid and put his opinion straight away.

"There is no problem, we have drawn up a document that you can take a look at."

The IBM manager took out a document and handed it to Bard.

"Outright shares?"

No, it can't be.

Just by looking at it, Bard and the rest of the studio were completely opposed.

Although they don't have a super desire for stake control, moreover, they also know it. Emerging technology companies, without financial support, will definitely fall into perdition. In this way, they are also ready to give up the majority of the shares. However, this Android studio is completely their brainchild. It's fine to give up more than half of it, but it's impossible for them to give up completely.

Yesterday, the investment company proposed to sell 90% of the shares, but Bard did not consider it and directly rejected it. Although IBM is a world-renowned company, they have huge funds and terrifying technology. But what does this have to do with them? There is almost no room for negotiation when it comes to taking all the shares.

"Guys, don't be so hasty to object. I think you should listen to me. ”

The IBM manager smiled, as if he was confident.

"What do you think is the future of the mobile phone operating system market?"

"That's good, otherwise, how could we have set up this studio?"

Bard was confused, but spoke up.

"If there wasn't a market, you wouldn't be here."

The other continued.

"The prospects are very high, almost as much as the computer operating system market."

The R&D personnel of the Android studio are not only masters of technology research and development, but also have a good vision. Faced with the questions of the IBM manager, they gave their own answers one by one.

"OK, OK, I completely agree with you."

Seeing these people's confident answers, the IBM manager nodded yes.

"And what do you mean?"

"I mean it simply. Let me ask again, do you know, how much development money does a perfect computer operating system need? ”

"This?"

Faced with this question, it was difficult for them to answer it for a while.

They know that developing a computer operating system is no easy task. But they don't know exactly how much money is involved in this operating system. After all, they are only proficient in one or two things, and it is impossible to know everything. Moreover, they are only developers, and they are not very clear about project funding. "Well, I can reveal that now. Microsoft's next computer operating system, his development funding is in $1 billion. ”

"$1 billion."

This is naturally true.

Why Microsoft's operating system can monopolize the world is also inseparable from its abundant R&D funds. On the other hand, Linux, which is more technical, although there are some technology companies working on it. But their R&D funds are tens of millions at most, and at most 100 million. With such a small amount of money, how is it possible to develop a complete operating system. ,

I'm afraid, even if it is developed, there are a lot of loopholes in it. Not to mention, some of his services.

Perhaps, you will compare Microsoft's operating system with Apple's Linux operating system.

Especially the tech nerds, who believe that Linux is more technical and has better security. Many viruses on the Microsoft operating system cannot appear in the Linux operating system at all. However, they don't know that if everyone in the world uses the Linux operating system, the same vulnerability or virus will fly all over the sky.

And why is the Linux operating system, he has so few viruses, and it is completely all hackers in the world, who are staring at Microsoft's operating system. And we know that a piece of software, no matter how good it is, has vulnerabilities. Not to mention, software as big as a computer operating system.

All of the above is nothing more than that to develop an operating system, he needs a lot of money.

Presumably, with so much investment, even if he has 10% of the shares, he can build a high-tech company. Do you think that we can build an operating system that the world is crazy about with just a few tens of millions of dollars? NO, NO, NO, IT'S COMPLETELY IMPOSSIBLE. Of course, maybe it was possible before. But in front of the Tang Dynasty company, we basically have no hope. ”

After speaking, IBM manager "Blake" looked at the few people sitting there with great meaning.

"How many shares do you want to occupy in the mobile phone operating system involving hundreds of millions of funds?"

This sentence immediately shook them into a daze.

Yes, such a large amount of money, even if it only accounts for 10% of the investment, it is a huge amount of money. In the case of any investment company, they will not give them these shares for nothing. Unless, their technology is unique in the world. However, the people at the Android studio knew. Although their technology does have some unique features, it is basically impossible to say that they are the best in the world. Moreover, under the direct gaze of IBM, they have even less confidence in their own technology.

You know, IBM, he's the company that sent spacecraft into space. Many software control systems in the aerospace industry have IBM's presence. Until now, IBM is currently the company that has applied for the most technology patents in the world. His hardware technology is no better than some of Apple's innovative patents. Like Apple, he takes out any innovation and applies for it. Like what window innovation, there is also an Apple shape patent. These patents, although creative, are sufficient. However, he is not a technician.

"And, I want to say. Although we want to control all the shares, the conditions we offer are very generous. Look down. ”

Hearing the words of "Blake", the Bard and the others woke up. In fact, there are many conditions behind. To this end, they looked closely. It wasn't until the end that they smiled with relief.

"First, IBM invested $10 million to wholly acquire Android Studios."

"Second, the original developers, we will still use, and can sign a five-year development contract with IBM, and even, the annual salary of each researcher is not less than $500,000."

"Third ......"

You don't need to look at the third, the first two are already powerful enough.

$10 million acquisition, plus a five-year, $500,000 contract. With ten of them, in five years, it is 25 million. Combined, these funds are worth $30 million.

"Of course, we can talk about the specific details. But on the issue of shares, we still maintain our previous attitude. ”

I saw a few people frowning. After all, they are also a little tempted by so much money. Then, Bud looked left and right at the few people sitting there, and whispered, "What do you think?" ”

"I don't have any questions, I can talk to IBM."

"Me too."

At this point, the Android studio was officially merged into the arms of IBM.

There are two flowers, one on each branch. Just after IBM acquired Android Studios, Microsoft publicly announced that they would invest $100 million to fully develop a mobile phone operating system. This news was normal business news. But because it involves the latest smartphone concept in the world, it suddenly becomes crazy.

Since then, Apple's plan to enter the mobile phone operating system has also been exposed. In addition, the promoters of the concept of smartphones, Tang Dynasty Electronics Company, have already started the mobile phone operating system arrangement before them.

"Could it be that the future will be the era of smartphones?" Although Tang Dynasty smartphones are selling very well, everyone can see that Tang Dynasty smartphones are expensive and not ordinary consumers can afford them. Moreover, the sales data of smartphones in the Tang Dynasty are not at the same level at all when compared with the sales data of mobile phones around the world. However, just after the sales of smartphones in the Tang Dynasty were booming, Apple, IBM, Microsoft, and Tang Dynasty Company have set their sights on the mobile phone operating system?

Judging from the development funds disclosed by each company, almost every company has more than $100 million in development funds.

Such a huge amount of money has entered, not to mention whether the mobile phone market is really promising in the future. Even if there is nothing to do, so much money can create a brilliant level. After all, none of these tech companies are fuel-efficient lamps. It is best to have a market, and if there is no market, they will open up this market. Even if the user doesn't need it, they create the user's need.

In this regard, Tang Dynasty Company has done a very good job. Many markets with little market were planned by the Tang Dynasty Company, and thus became super potential and powerful markets. And when they entered, it was like entering a treasure. As long as they dig casually, it is full of gold. Just like online games, Tang Dynasty Company's income from online games alone, although it has not been specifically announced, the outside world has said that it will definitely scare all technology companies to death.

For such news, many media have adopted the principle of extreme attention.

Although they don't quite understand whether a small mobile phone can really be like a computer. Generating so many hardware and software technology companies? If not, why are so many companies entering. Just when people are deeply skeptical, or simply not wake up. Following the entry of companies such as Apple, IBM, Microsoft, etc. Other mobile phone giants have also announced their own development plans.

Just like the current mobile phone overlord Nokia, although he did not directly say that he must enter this mobile phone operating system. However, in the face of media interviews, the head of Nokia said directly. We at Nokia and Siemens are upgrading our Symbian system, and it won't be long before users will experience a powerful graphical operation on their mobile phones.

In addition to that, like Sony, Samsung, Ericsson...... They have also invented and stated that they have set up a project for the mobile phone system.

All kinds of signs show that. Today's IT companies, in the future, may not be just computer-based traditional technology companies. At this time, the emergence of mobile phones, the emergence of smart phones, especially the emergence of smart phone operating systems, he will divide a series of technology companies. And these technology companies are all because of a small mobile phone...... ）