Chapter 193 Software Release

Yahoo, the big hit of the Internet, soon spread new topics.

Internet users in the United States are as adept at opening Yahoo's web pages as ever, and for many people who use the Internet, Yahoo is almost the Internet itself. Without Yahoo, they don't even know how to surf the Internet. In fact, it's also true that without search engines, it's hard to imagine how much less efficient the Internet would be. In the face of a sea of electronic signals, it is simply impossible to find useful and accurate information without the help of a search engine.

When Yahoo's homepage provided a link to download the software with a catchy title, the effect was to detonate an atomic bomb on the still-naïve Internet.

"A messaging app that allows you to connect with your friends instantly."

"Real-time online email."

"No more waiting for someone to reply."

These descriptions of the six-eared IM piqued the interest of many Yahoo users, who patiently spent half an hour downloading the software. Then I was curious to register, and then I picked and selected the contacts in the Yahoo mailbox list and imported them into the database of Six Ears IM one by one.

It's a novel experience that a website can interact with a piece of software in this way. No one ever thought about it, and no website or software did it.

At this time, netizens are accustomed to the tedious process of registering on the website. They take the trouble to ask you to try different IDs, fill in your real name, date of birth and other identity information, and finally get the most out of it. It is also necessary to inquire about your various interests and hobbies.

Fortunately, the snail-like Internet speed has exercised the patience of netizens. And every website is doing it. They go over and over again.

However, this is only because no one offers better services, and no one tells them that it should be easier to surf the Internet. More convenient. It wasn't until that day came that people suddenly woke up and realized that they should be treated like God.

A piece of software that is no more than 3M in size, Shao Shiming and his programmers took more than three months to complete the production. It's not their inefficiency, it's that Zhou Shuo raised a difficult topic: user experience.

Six-Ear IM has created a new model, as long as you register an account with Yahoo, then you can log in to Six-Ear IM with your Yahoo account. There's no need for cumbersome registration, no hobby surveys like paparazzi, just choose someone you're willing to connect with instantly. You can complete all the preparations.

Regardless of the features provided by the six-eared IM, just this considerate attitude has earned a good impression score in the hearts of American netizens.

Then they found that the software didn't need to be learned at all, and everything was just operated intuitively, and they could quickly get started perfectly.

"This software is so comfortable to use!" This is the common voice of all users, when programmers generally shoulder the positions of software design, function development, user experience, etc., Zhou Shuo has already clarified the direction of everyone's responsibility in the development process. Six Ears IM is truly designed with a user-friendly software in mind. And not by the talent of programmers and engineers. Or subconsciously do the job.

Geniuses have a flash of inspiration and are often able to develop a market that no one else notices. But only after a large number of ordinary people use and test, can you get a perfect user experience. In the grassroots Internet market, this kind of collaborative work creates software. The effect, of course, is completely different.

In the office of the manager of the ERP department at Microsoft headquarters, James certainly won't miss Zhou Shuo's release of the six-eared IM. He always had a sense of the future achievements of this Chinese. Certainly not inferior to their own boss.

"Hey, you can log in with your Yahoo ID?" James as an insider. Naturally, user data means the value of the website. In the past, if a website wanted to make a profit, it had to monetize the number of visits through advertising. No one could have imagined it. User resources can also be sold in this way.

As soon as these six-eared IM software came out, I don't know what kind of changes will be set off in the Internet industry.

With a sigh of emotion in his heart, James easily completed the ID authorization and registration process, and then imported the contacts in his mailing list into the Six Ears IM.

Didi Di Di –

As soon as he entered the interface of the six-eared IM, the computer immediately rang. In the software window, a contact's email account is shaking.

James clicked the mouse on the shaky account, and a conversation window popped up.

"Hey, dear James, I'm glad to see you from here."

James looked at his email account and tentatively typed in the window, "Dear Zhou, is that you?" ”

After a while, another conversation popped up in the window: "Of course it's me, how do you feel about this software?" ”

James replied excitedly: "It's hard to say, I've never had this kind of experience, it's amazing!" Either way, I'm sure your software will make a splash on the internet. ”

"Ha Luha, I'm relieved to have you say that."

Before James had time to chat with Zhou Shuo for a few words, his contact list popped up one after another with other people's conversation reminders.

He is not without experience with instant messaging, and various chat rooms on the internet are places he frequents. However, using six-eared IM is not the same as a chat room, where you need to focus on a certain topic, and six-eared IM is much more relaxed. The occasional conversation that pops up may just be a greeting between acquaintances. Then you can go about your business without going out of your way to talk about it.

"James, is that you?" On James's computer, a dialog box popped up.

James looked at the contact notes and quickly replied, "It's me, BOSS." ”

"Come to my office before we get off work, we need to talk."

"That's good, boss."

Although the conversation was about before work, James didn't dare to let the entire Microsoft boss wait for him too long. With the work at hand quickly done, he straightened his clothes in the mirror and quickly stepped onto the office leading to the top floor.

"Boss, you're looking for me?" James knocked on the door and nervously pushed open the door to Bill's office.

"James, please take a seat." Bill gestured to the position in front of him and said kindly.

Although he has been to Bill's office a few times, James is only a middle-level leader of Microsoft after all, and it is still a little unnatural to face the big boss. He sat on the sofa with some restraint and asked cautiously, "Mr. Bill, I wonder what you are looking for me for?" ”

"This software—" Bill turned his computer monitor around, and continued, "You know its developer, right?" ”

James looked at it, and sure enough, it was a six-eared IM. So he nodded and said, "His developer is Zhou Shuo, the author of the ERP software I am running now." ”

Bill looked at James curiously and asked inquiringly, "Can you specifically describe what kind of person this Zhou Shuo is?" ”

James looked down and pondered for a moment, and said hesitantly: "You know, he is a Chinese mainland, and I met him when I was working in China." He developed the Ghost software that we now use on windows 95, and I expressed my desire for him to come to work at Microsoft, but unfortunately he obviously loves his hometown more......"

James told Bill bit by bit about his relationship with Zhou Shuo. Then he concluded: "Overall, I think this is a very talented person with a very unique business acumen. The most amazing thing is that he grew up in Chinese mainland, but he is always able to develop more popular products in the American market. ”

Bill crossed his hands, held his chin and asked, "So do you think he is a qualified businessman?" ”

"Of course!" James said without hesitation: "He is a person who is willing to share the victory, and he has a bottom line and principles in his work, and I think I can trust his credibility." ”

"That's right, James." Bill paused, sorted out his rhetoric in his head, and continued: "You know that Windows 95 that we are working on is not very good for network support. At present, Microsoft has a plan to develop a browser, and I think it is necessary to integrate another instant messaging software like this into the operating system. You see, if we develop another piece of software like this, would you be willing to come over and take care of it? ”

"You mean we're going to compete with Zhou on this?" James asked tentatively.

Bill raised an eyebrow, thought for a moment, nodded and said, "That's right." ”

James lowered his head and pondered for a long time, sighed and shook his head: "I'm sorry Mr. Bill, I feel like I'm probably not his opponent." ”

"Oh?" Bill looked at him in surprise, opened his mouth, and then said, "I didn't expect you to think so highly of him." ”

James smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "I just know myself better." ”

Bill shrugged his shoulders, stood up in disappointment, and reached out his hand and said, "Okay then, thank you very much for the news you provided me." ”

James smiled reluctantly, took Bill's hand and said, "You're welcome, Mr. Bill." Can I ask a question? ”

"Excuse me." Bill nodded in surprise.

James asked, "Will you find someone else to be in charge of this project?" ”

Bill smiled lightly: "Of course, I feel that the prospects of this software are very good, and Microsoft will not give up this market." ”

"Then you'd better listen to my advice, Zhou is not an easy enemy to deal with." (To be continued......)