"Hello, my name is Yang Hongming."

Yang Hongming, president of Little Red Riding Hood, came to China with expectations.

And, the first one, he went straight to Penguin Technology.

"It's finally time for you."

Zhang Ning and Yang Hongming shook hands cordially.

"Wait for me?"

Yang Hongming felt strange, "Are you waiting for us?" ”

"Yes."

Zhang Ning invited Yang Hongming to stay, "I've been waiting for you to come to the Chinese market, if you don't come in the next few days, I'm afraid, I'm going to go to you, please come." ”

"Haha, haha."

Yang Hongming laughed, "This is really the same thing that heroes see." ”

"But, Mr. Zhang, do you think so, we should come to the Chinese market?"

"Of course, China has a population of 1.3 billion, and in the future, there will definitely be 1.3 billion computers, or even more. Microsoft now only occupies tens of millions, at most more than 100 million units, the future huge market, aren't you Red Hat interested? Of course, I know you would say that there are also a billion people in India. However, China is not the same as India. China is more developed than India, and China's Internet industry is developing faster than India. Last year we had just over 40 million people online, and now, we've reached 100 million. Next year, we expect to definitely exceed 200 million. The year after that, it will surpass the United States. With such a rapid growth of users, I think, not to mention you, I'm afraid it's Apple's Steve Jobs, they will all be excited. ”

Apple also has an operating system, and Apple's operating system has always been considered to be more advanced than Windows.

Moreover, Apple's operating system has a large number of excellent patented inventions, the famous social window system, which was invented by Apple.

However, it was plagiarized by shameless Windows. Of course, Microsoft lost the case afterwards.

It's just that Apple's Steve Jobs has always been more civil, and he is only willing to install the Apple system on their Apple computers.

"In this way, I was lucky to have come earlier."

Yang Hongming originally had a big idea about the Chinese market, and now, after talking to Zhang Ning, he has a new understanding of China's huge market. If according to what Zhang Ning said, then their Red Hat operating system is definitely promising. In particular, now that Microsoft is fighting with Penguin, the users they affect are tens of millions.

"Hehe, Mr. Yang is a smart man. By the way, can I take a look at your Red Hat Linux operating system? ”

"Absolutely."

Yang Hongming came this time and brought the latest version of their Red Hat Linux operating system.

While speaking, Yang Hongming installed Red Hat Linux on another computer.

"Recently, we have started to focus on the mass operating system market, and to that end, our latest version of Red Hat Linux, which focuses on improving desktop applications, including the installation process, providing better font browsing, better printing services, etc."

While explaining, soon Red Hat Linux was installed.

Zhang Ning listened while operating by himself.

After half an hour, Zhang Ning stopped the operation.

It felt okay.

The latest version of Red Hat Linux has recognized its shortcomings, so they have greatly improved the complex operation.

For example, the current desktop system is much simpler than before.

However, this simplicity is simple, but the operation is still somewhat complicated.

Also, for those who are used to Windows, using Red Hat Linux can be a bit unaccustomed.

After thinking about it, Zhang Ning said directly, "Mr. Yang, have you ever thought about improving the desktop system of Red Hat Linux, the simpler the better, and even users will know how to operate it at a glance." ”

"This ......"

Yang Hongming was a little embarrassed, "We have been working in this direction. ”

Red Hat Linux, after all, has been focusing on the server market before, and although it is now focusing on the mass market, their research time is still very short. Moreover, under the monopoly of the Windows system, it is really difficult for them to innovate.

However, Zhang Ning said, "Mr. Yang, in fact, you can consider modifying Microsoft's Windows. ”

"Imitation?"

Yang Hongming suddenly understood, "Are you telling us to plagiarize Windows?" ”

"No, plagiarism is illegal, and we don't bother to do it."

"Hehe, Mr. Yang, I think you can think about it."

Zhang Ning was not in a hurry, but said patiently, "You don't plagiarize Windows, don't you find that Windows is copying you?" It's just that your software code is open source, Microsoft's windows is not open source, they copied you, and you can't do anything because you have no evidence. ”

Open source means open source and is visible to all.

Zhang Ning's short sentences made Yang Hongming fall into deep thought.

Indeed, since the advent of the Linux operating system, the Linux system has posed a huge threat to Windwos.

Although among the operating systems of mass users, that is, the operating system market of personal PCs, Linux is not the opponent of Windows. However, at the enterprise level, Windows is also not a Linux rival. In particular, with the slow development of personal operating systems, more and more people are caricaturing the system security of Windows. Many experts have commented that the security of the Windows operating system is the worst in the world. Microsoft, on the other hand, did not respond to the statements of these experts. However, they are also slowly improving in terms of security. In the latest XP system, he has some security settings, and there are traces of plagiarism from Linux. Unfortunately, their source code is not open source, and they have nothing to do.

Seeing that Yang Hongming didn't speak, Zhang Ning continued.

"Mr. Yang, in business operations, there is no disdain or willingness, and Jobs's high level made him ruin Apple. Could it be that Linux should also be so high? Besides, what's the point of plagiarizing the Windows desktop system? Big deal, litigate with them. I think this lawsuit can drag him on for a few years. And, even if you lose, it's a fine at best. However, compared to these fines, what you have is an incomparably large market in China. ”

Step by step, Zhang Ning was tempted.

In fact, in later generations, many Linux systems have already done this.

It's just a pity that in later generations, the Windows operating system has completely monopolized China.

Moreover, Windows at that time did not have the same dry fight as it does now.

Therefore, the Linux operating system of later generations has never had a chance.

But now it's different, as long as they're willing to take this step, and taking this step seems like some shameless action.

Then, Linux will really usher in an explosion.

Yang Hongming was still silent.

In fact, he has been moved by Zhang Ning's words, but he still can't accept it for a while. Especially, when he thought about it, if the media broke out that they were blatant plagiarism of Microsoft. Even, because their Little Red Riding Hood operating system is open source, such plagiarism will obviously be seen through by others, which is really too humiliating.

Zhang Ning knows that sometimes, some companies just can't take this step.

It's like Apple, if you want him to put down his face and learn from Microsoft, he won't do it if he dies.

At least Jobs won't do that, unless this guy is finished.

It's just that it's a matter of life and death, they don't want to do this, and Zhang Ning has to force them to do it.

It seems that Mr. Yang is still thinking about it. Well, I'll give you a very good idea. ”

"What's the solution?"

"Red Hat Operating Systems and Penguin Technology have jointly established a Red Hat Linux system company in China, which is half owned by you and me, or you can own 51%. At the same time, if there is a lawsuit with Microsoft, we at Penguin will pay this compensation for you...... How's that? ”