"Split in two."

Bill muttered to himself.

Bill was able to accept the hefty fines that the court had imposed on Microsoft, as well as other penalties.

However, Bill was the only one who could not accept splitting Microsoft in two.

This kind of punishment for changing the company's structure and system could lead to Microsoft's ruin at any time.

Although Sean's public reply did not mention that Microsoft must be punished in two, his words have made it clear that the federal court is trying to separate Microsoft.

"Hey, Zhang Ning."

Just as Bill was constantly checking the news about their Microsoft, Zhang Ning's name appeared in front of his eyes.

I understand, it turns out that this is divided into two, and it was proposed by Zhang Ning.

"Cook, check what Zhang Ning has done recently?"

There was always a voice in his head, and he felt that this qiē was arranged by Zhang Ning, although he felt incredible.

At the same time, he also felt that it was impossible, although Zhang Ning was a genius, he did not have such great ability.

However, when Cook sent back a message and said that Zhang Ning had previously contacted Dell, Bill fell silent.

Could it be that Dale appeared in court to testify, and Zhang Ning instructed him?

No, they are not familiar with Zhang Ning, and how can Zhang Ning point to the three major PC manufacturers.

Could it be that the news of our entry into the tablet market was also revealed by Zhang Ning?

It's just, how would this guy know?

A series of questions kept Bill silent.

He took out his phone and called to the other side of the east.

"Why?"

Bill asked in the first sentence.

"Mr. Bill, I don't know what you're talking about?"

Zhang Ning was not surprised that Bill could guess himself, and happily picked up the phone.

"Zhang Ning, don't pretend, we know everything. It was you, it was you who made Dell testify in court. It's also you, who hyped it up in the media and split us into two, before and after, all of which you designed, right? ”

"Well, Mr. Bill, you guessed it."

"You ......"

Bill was a little angry, "Why are you doing this, do you want to ruin our Microsoft?" ”

"I'm sorry, Mr. Bill, but I have no intention of destroying your Microsoft. I just think that you are disrupting the market too much by bundling your products, and I don't like it. Although, I also think, you do this very quickly. And, if it were me, I'm afraid I would do the same. But, as your competitor, I still hate what you do. ”

"I see, you're doing it for your instant messaging?"

Bill had some wry smiles.

He didn't expect that the situation that caused him to be so passive was just because of the instant messaging competition with Penguin Technology.

Moreover, this competition is only the competition in China.

Unexpectedly, in order to prevent his binding, Zhang Ning almost had to split his company in two.

"Still, I want to know, is a little instant messaging worth it? You know, I've always admired you. I'd love to recruit you to Microsoft, and I think you're a genius. But now you do. In the future, you will become my enemy, become an enemy of Microsoft, the consequences, you should know. ”

Bill sternly threatened Zhang Ning.

It's just that Zhang Ning was extremely calm about Bill's words, "Mr. Bill, I want to emphasize one point. Maybe instant messaging is just a tiny, tiny business for you. Even, instant messaging is dispensable in the Chinese market. But, for me, instant messaging is all I have. I don't allow anyone to ruin my career, and if anyone enters this market, then I have no choice but to destroy them. ”

Zhang Ning was not thanked by Bill at all, and continued, "And, Mr. Bill, you don't need to be so angry, this is originally a business competition. Whatever you do against me, I will do with you. If you think it's us penguins who are taking revenge, then you can go ahead and think so. ”

"Okay, good, good, Zhang Ning, you are still so calm at this time, I have to say, you taught me a lesson today. However, Zhang Ning, you never know how strong our Microsoft strength should be, and your strategy will not succeed. ”

With that, Bill hung up the phone.

"Cook, contact the media, we'll hold a press conference immediately."

In times of crisis, Bill demonstrated his strong PR skills.

At the press conference, Bill personally apologized to the Internet IT company. He admits that they used bindings in Windows. Although this was not intentional, it caused problems for some other businesses. They are willing to compensate for this, and Microsoft will do the following three things in the future.

First, it allows PC manufacturers to have more control over Windows boot up.

Second, Microsoft will release a Windows version that hides the Internet Explorer browser in the future.

Third, they will cooperate to compensate the enterprises that have suffered the original damage.

Microsoft's press conference appeared to be very sincere, and Bill also expressed it to the public again and again.

They don't want a monopoly, it's just that they think too well.

They have only wanted to build an operating system that makes it easier for users, although some means have been used in the process.

Of course, Bill didn't really want to repent by doing so.

He just wanted to make a statement before the federal court announced the punishment results, so that the court could be as lenient as possible.

However, Beal's statement did not cause the federal court to change its decision, and a week later, the jury and presiding judge Wilson officially announced the punishment against Microsoft, which was split in two.

There are no fines, no prohibitions, and no other penalties.

There is only one, and Microsoft is divided into two, one is responsible for the operating system and the other is responsible for office software. At the same time, the Federal Court once again gave an explanation to the media after announcing the punishment. Although Microsoft's split punishment is somewhat too severe, it was confirmed after careful consideration given the difficulties of antitrust and the harm that monopoly can do to other companies.

Divided.

Once again, sensational news shocked the world.

Unexpectedly, the U.S. federal court really split Microsoft in two.

Although there has been a lot of discussion in the media before, there are still many people who say that it is unlikely.

There are also many people who say that maybe Microsoft's results will be the same as that of IBM back then. At the last minute, the government will step in.

But now, as a government that protects large corporations, they are not there. Even when US President George W. Bush was interviewed by the media about the Microsoft antitrust case, he also said that the United States is a fair world, the United States has perfect laws and regulations, and the government will not interfere in the judiciary, and at the same time, it will not in the future.

Such a statement has proved that Microsoft will not be able to enjoy the treatment of IBM back then.

Until now, Microsoft has really been split in two by Justice Wilson of the Federal Court.

From now on, Microsoft will have two companies.

One is responsible for the operating system and the other is responsible for the other software development.

Between the two, there will be no more connection, although, they can also cooperate, but these are already two companies.

A lot of the media, at this moment, put the focus on Microsoft.

Countless newspapers, television, and the Internet have unfolded a series of special features documenting the split of Microsoft into two events.

Among these topics, there are memories of the birth of Microsoft, and there are also stories about the development of Microsoft and its subsequent monopoly on the world.

It's just that, in the end, no matter how bullish the company is, there will be times when it will be broken.

No, it shouldn't be called ruin. Microsoft is just split in two, he still has zài, and he still has Microsoft's trademark. But, even so, countless people have prophesied. In the future, there will be no development for Microsoft. Microsoft has lost its monopoly advantage, and it will definitely be surpassed by other companies, and Microsoft may go out of business in the near future.

The Microsoft empire, which has influenced a generation, will start from this moment and go downhill completely.

It's over, my Microsoft empire.

This is a lot of media coverage, but many people think that Judge Wilson's split in two will be the end of the antitrust case.

However, things are far from being as simple as one might think.

Although the court made such a decision, it is impossible for such a judgment to take effect so quickly because Microsoft is so large. In addition to this, Microsoft can also appeal to the Supreme Court of America. And, considering that the government has stopped acting for Microsoft, thereby undermining the U.S. judicial process, Microsoft has carried out one of the craziest PR moves.

Considering that Judge Wilson was biased about Microsoft, or rather, Judge Wilson did not like Microsoft. Prior to the appeal, Microsoft began investigating a series of materials from Judge Wilson. Eventually, according to the information released by Microsoft, Wilson had a friend who had invested in the Internet industry. Although Wilson said that this is just ordinary friends. However, Microsoft still gave a poor piece of evidence, and in the end, under the principle of closed suspicion, Judge Wilson had to hand over the original Microsoft monopoly case to another justice who favored Microsoft.

This is just the first step.

The second step was done by Microsoft CEO Bill himself, who personally went to Netscape.

"Jim, we're meeting again."

Bill greeted Jim with a smile.

"yes, we're meeting again, how are you feeling lately?"

Jim was also happy to say hello to Bill.

"It feels great, it's never been better."

"Looks like Mr. Bill is a real hardcore."

Jim teased Bill.

He's the real refreshment now.

After winning Microsoft, he is already thinking that Netscape will return to the top in the future.

However, the next sentence hit Jim back to reality.

"Mr. Jim, I'm wondering, with your Netscape in less than 3% of the market, what are you going to do in the future? I know, you will say, that we caused it. Yes, it is indeed caused by us. You used to be the browser hegemon, but that was before, and after all these years, users have forgotten about Netscape. They only remember IE, or even if they don't, they only remember Firefox. Do you think that even if we split Microsoft in two, will your Netscape browser still be able to regain its original market?

No, you can't,

Not to mention defeating our IE, even if it's Firefox, you can't fight either?

I know, Mr. Jim, you're a smart man. I also know that you always want to prove yourself again. However, the reality is just that. I have to apologize to you for the previous monopoly, but I just want to say that this lawsuit is not good for you Netscape at all. I have a check for $500 million here, which is our Microsoft's compensation to your Netscape. You can take that $500 million and invest in any industry you want to invest in. I believe that this will definitely be more valuable than your current Netscape......"

In one fell swoop, Bill said all that he had to say about coming here.

And, before leaving, Bill left a check for $500 million.