"Robin, there's a new assignment for you."

After agreeing to Yang Yuanqing, Zhang Ning called Robin to his office.

No, just when I said the task, Robin also said, "Coincidentally, Mr. Zhang, I also have an important matter to report to you." ”

"Oh, yes, you go first."

Zhang Ning was not in a hurry, and motioned to Robin to speak first.

"The latest news, Google has acquired a system development studio called Android."

"It seems like we've received this news before, what, Robin, what's the problem?"

"Now that things have changed, Google seems to have teamed up with other electronics giants to unify the use of the Android operating system on their smartphones. Including, the smartphones of the future. ”

"Oh, it's this."

Zhang Ning didn't say anything, as if he had known it for a long time.

"Mr. Zhang, do you know this news?"

"No, I only found out after listening to what you said."

"Ah, then why don't you say anything?"

"Mean?"

Zhang Ning was a little strange, "What do you want?" ”

After a while, he seemed to understand, and Zhang Ning said a few words loudly.

"Ah......hh Should I stand up and then frown and say what to do? ”

As he spoke, Zhang Ning also laughed.

"This, Mr. Zhang, I think we should pay attention to this Android system. Although, for the time being, we don't know how this Android system is being developed. But presumably with their technology, it shouldn't be much worse. Of course, the most important thing is that they are ready to use it together with the major electronics giants, and this is the key. I think that Android may threaten our Meizu status in the future. Another point is that Android's predecessor was an open-source operating system based on Linux. This is very conducive to his popularity, and if it causes most companies to enter together in the future, it will cause very big trouble for our Meizu. ”

"Robin, you're right."

Zhang Ning nodded, "Your vision is very good, indeed, we should pay attention to this Android system." At the same time, that's why I'm here for you today. ”

"Uh...... Mr. Zhang, it turns out that you already knew, didn't you say that you only know now? ”

"Yes, but don't be surprised, Robin. I'm not a god, I'm not a monster, and I didn't know before you that Google was going to join forces with other companies. But you have to know that as a mature businessman. Even if we don't know what they're going to do, we should know if they're going to do it in the future. ”

"In other words, Mr. Zhang, you already expected that Google would join forces with other electronics giants to use their Android system."

"Let's just put it that way."

Zhang Ning confirmed, "But what I expected may not be Google, it may also be other companies, or Samsung." But it doesn't matter, from their point of view. I'm sure I'll do the same. ”

"Okay, Mr. Zhang, I feel that our crisis has been lifted."

Robin looked at Zhang Ning helplessly. In my heart, I thought that my boss was really a monster. Fortunately, God treats himself well, if he went to Apple at that time. Even if Apple has always been a holy place in his heart, but when he encounters Zhang Ning, who is like a monster, Apple may no longer be able to exude brilliance.

"Why do you say that?"

"With you, Mr. Zhang, what am I worried about?"

"Less sycophants."

Zhang Ning ignored Robin's top hat, "If the penguin is only me, he can only be a small company, far from becoming a giant, so the penguin needs you more." However, I called you here today for this purpose. But I can't think of a way, as the person in charge of the Meizu operating system, I don't know if you have specific countermeasures? ”

Zhang Ning asked.

"This girl, she's pretending again."

Robin cursed inwardly.

He didn't believe that his boss would not think of a solution.

As for why he still asked himself, it was a complete test.

However, the other party is the boss, and he can only answer honestly.

"I think we can wait a while for the time being. After all, smartphones have not yet been launched, and what is their Android has not been recognized by the market. However, we still need to imitate the problem. I don't think the smartphone or smartphone market will be monopolized by a single company in the future. ”

Speaking of this, Robin paused, "Of course, Mr. Zhang, it's not that I don't have confidence in our products. ”

"No need to explain, I didn't say anything about you, keep talking."

"Uh, okay."

The explanation was superfluous, and Robin cursed himself again.

The one in front of me is a monster, what don't you know, how can you explain this.

"So, I think in the future, in addition to our Penguin series, there will probably be other brands of products. Similarly, there may not be just one mobile operating system. Just like the operating systems on the major smartphones now, they all realize the user's operation very well. ”

"Good analysis."

Zhang Ning nodded while listening, "However, as for the smart phone series you said may not be monopolized, I agree here." But why can't mobile operating systems have a monopoly, you have to know that there can be various brands of computers in the world. However, the only operating system used on the computer is Windows. Although, in addition to Windows, there are some other brands, however, their market share has been very low, and there are equivalent to none. ”

"Mr. Zhang, this is related to the characteristics of the product."

Although he knew that Zhang Ning was still testing himself, Robin still continued.

"Mobile operating systems are for mobile devices, such as mobile phones, smartphones, handhelds, etc. But the PC operating system, he is for the PC computer. Mobile devices are very different from PCs, although their functionality may become more and more similar in the future. Even, in the future, all the functions on the PC system can be implemented on mobile devices. However, their operation is completely different. Mobile devices are not destined to be too complicated to operate, and even if the mobile operating systems developed by each company are not the same, they are still the same, and there will not be much difference. Users can get used to it quickly as long as they become familiar with it for a while. This determines the reason why the mobile operating system, which cannot be monopolized. However, the PC operating system is different, and users are unlikely and reluctant to change the operating system because of operating habits. ”

"Good."

Zhang Ning nodded again, "It seems that Robin, your understanding of the operating system has become more and more profound in recent times, continue our original topic." Since you don't think the Penguin series products can achieve a monopoly, what do you think should be done? ”

"After Meizu, another operating system for low-end products was launched."

"Oh, why?"

"Rather than the market being slowly divided by other companies over time, it is better to grasp the market that has flowed away in your own hands."

"Very good, then, Robin, you prepare, after Meizu, prepare the next system."

There's nothing more to say, this Robin has taken all aspects into consideration, and Zhang Ning is very satisfied.

"But there's a question I'd like to warn you about."

"Mr. Zhang, what's the problem?"

"The next system, are you going to open source or closed source?"

"Open source."

Robin said.

This is something he had thought about before.

"Why?"

"Because it's easy for other users to get in."

"Nope."

Zhang Ning shook his head.

"Open source seems to be easier for other vendors to access than closed source, but open source is not the main reason. Moreover, if it is open sourced, there will be big troubles in the future. ”

The problems faced by the Android operating system in later generations, Zhang Ning did not want to repeat it.

"What's the trouble?"

Robin was a little puzzled.

"There are a lot of troubles, for example, how can our operating system be profitable when it is open source?"

"First, you can pay a part of the installation fee for using this system."

"This won't work."

Zhang Ning shook his head, "Even if you can collect it, you won't receive much." As you said earlier, the technology of the mobile operating system is very low, and it is impossible to compare it to the PC operating system. As long as there are companies with certain technical strength, they can develop them themselves. If you want to charge an installation fee, you still won't make money if you charge less, and if you charge more, they may not use your system, and they may develop it themselves. Or, if you don't charge from the vendor, you're ready to charge from the user. But it's even less feasible, have you seen any mobile phone users install an operating system? ”

"Then we can also charge through the e-mall."

"It's even worse."

Zhang Ning still shook his head.

"Although judging from the situation of our Meizu generation, our e-commerce mall is profitable. However, have you ever considered that this is actually a closed-source situation. If it's open source, you won't get a penny of profit. ”

"Why?"

"Besides, you're open source, which proves that your code is public and they can change your source code at will. If someone else can change your source code, why don't other merchants change your e-mall to theirs? Or, when the time comes, there are some other software app companies, and they will make their own e-commerce mall software to compete with you. And at this point, who are you collecting money from? ”

"This, this, this ......"

Robin was dumbfounded.

He never imagined that such a problem would exist.

Even if he thinks that his vision is extremely powerful, it is impossible to take these things into account at this time.

Of course, as for why Zhang Ning would know.

It's too simple, because these are the drawbacks of the open source Android system.

Just like later generations, Android has seized more than 50% of the global market, but Google's financial report still shows that Android is not profitable. That's why, nothing. On the one hand, open source can't be charged, and Android can't make money. On the other hand, there was originally an e-commerce mall for a fee, but it was also replaced by the damn mobile phone manufacturer.

Just like many people buy mobile phones in later generations, can you find the Android store in your mobile phone?

No, there's a ghost Android store. What you may see is Mi Mall, Samsung Mall, Huawei Mall.

Or, some app software providers that do not do mobile phones have developed 91 mall.

Such a hooligan style, even Android can't help it.

This is a classic example of making money in the market, but not at all.

This is also the biggest challenge facing open source.

"Mr. Zhang, I'm sorry, I didn't take this issue into account."

There was some shame, Robin said.

Robin was still a little proud at the beginning, although he knew that Zhang Ning was testing him, he had already prepared for it.

Robin thought that he had thought about it comprehensively enough, but he didn't expect that there was still a big loophole.

"It's okay, it's normal not to think about it, because you can't understand how capital works for the time being. Also, it's not just about making a profit, but there are also some issues that you may not have considered. ”

"Ah, there's more."

Robin was already a little unconfident.

"Software compatibility, security, these are not comparable to open source."

Zhang Ning continued.

"Of course, there are also benefits to open source as you just mentioned. But we don't need to be open source to achieve this benefit. Why can't we rely on the strength of our system to get more mobile devices to choose this system? ”

"Mr. Zhang, I have to digest what you said."

Robin Bo is full of faces.

The ten minutes just now gave Robin a vivid lesson.

"Go ahead, though, after digesting it, what I need is a well-developed mobile operating system plan."

"Yes."

……

After giving Robin the task, Zhang Ning looked at some other electronic companies.

Since the Meizu generation went public, other electronics giants around the world have launched their own smartphones.

It's a pity that the vast majority of smartphone brands have suffered failures across the board.

However, while these electronics giants have failed, there are still a few companies that have been operating.

Nintendo, Sega, Nokia.

However, what Nintendo and Sega are not doing is a smartphone, but a handheld.

It may be that they have seen the recent failures of major smartphone brands, or it is also possible that they just want to do their old job.

Stimulated by the Meizu generation, Nintendo and Sega have taken a different path and launched a new handheld phone.

Unlike the previous handheld series launched by the two companies, the handheld launched this time does not have a keyboard, and all use touch. At the same time, they also contributed to the smooth launch of the handheld, integrating 5 touch-based games under the new handheld.

But their alternative ideas also suffered failure.

Just on the first day of sales, Nintendo and Sega have been complained by countless fans.

Handhelds are not like handhelds, smartphones are not like smartphones, Nintendo, Sega, what exactly do you want to develop?

Some die-hard fans of the game, after buying the latest handheld consoles of Nintendo and Sega on the same day, roared completely.

Nintendo has lost the essence of the game.

Sega, you come out, I promise not to kill you, do you dare to say that you developed a handheld?

A handheld with a new touch might be great creatively. Anyway, he changed the original operation gameplay, from the original button game to the current touch game. However, when they applied this touch-based gameplay to their handhelds, countless gamers didn't buy it. Many gamers bluntly say that the touch handheld has lost the essence of the handheld, and it also makes them feel that it is played by children.

Of course, there are also players who say that touch games are actually quite good. But they came to the question, why should I give up my smartphone to buy a so-called handheld? While Nintendo and Sega's handheld gaming performance is more powerful, smartphones also have handheld capabilities. If innovation is just to change the handheld to touch, I'm afraid, Nintendo and Sega will not be far from going out of business.

Of course, the touch-type handheld will fail, and Zhang Ning doesn't need to look at it, he knows it.

What he is most interested in now is another giant, Nokia.

This is the mobile phone hegemon in today's world, and this one temporarily Zhang Ning considers his biggest competitor.

Zhang Ning wanted to know when they would launch their smartphones.

It's just that Nokia seems to have trouble with Zhang Ning, and the more Zhang Ning watches, the more Nokia doesn't move.

This inevitably made Zhang Ning a little crazy.

Of course, if Zhang Ning knew that Nokia was more crazy than Zhang Ning at this time, I don't know how Zhang Ning felt?