Fu Weiwu, Chairman of Loongson, Leader of the National 863 Project.

He is 53 years old this year, which is still young, but the long-term hard work and worries have made him frosty and green, and most of his hair is gray.

Since its establishment at the beginning of this century, Loongson has also gone through 20 years in his hands...... Half of his life can be said to be dedicated to domestic independent chips.

It wasn't until recently that after the release of the Loongson 5A4000 computer, the anxiety that had been hanging on his face for a long time finally dissipated a lot and showed some smiles.

Because this product was a success.

Not only did the government purchase 100,000 units at one time.

Many Loongson enthusiasts at home and abroad also bought a full 50,000 units...... Received rave reviews after the experience.

In terms of the civilian market, a major breakthrough has been made for the first time, which has been accepted by some ordinary consumers.

In the next two years, as long as Loongson launches Loongson computers with more complete technology and more powerful performance, it will be more widely welcomed and win a larger market.

He has this confidence!

However, on December 20, the visit of a figure caught Fu Weiwu a little off guard, and even a little confused.

CEO of Xinghai Technology, Ling Jundong.

Inside the tea room.

After a polite exchange of pleasantries with him, he was surprised by his suggestion.

Ling Jundong said: "Mr. Fu, your company's persistence is respectable, and the achievements you have made over the years are worthy of everyone's admiration, but the MIPS architecture is still too niche, and the Linux operating system is not suitable for civilian use. ”

Fu Weiwu was not angry at this kind of unoptimistic remarks, he heard too much, and said lightly: "I know it's difficult, but we are on the way to success, and we will definitely succeed in the end." ”

"But it will take a long, long time, Mr. Fu, the process is still too slow." Ling Jundong shook his head.

Fu Weiwu's face sank, and he retorted: "I'm 53 years old now, and I will retire at the age of 70, can't I make it?" Mr. Ling, what is the purpose of your visit? ”

He was a little impatient, he had heard too many similar negative remarks, which had no meaning, and would only delay his normal work.

If he doesn't talk about anything substantial, he's going to give an eviction order.

"That's Mr. Fu, Xinghai Technology is also doing independent CPU and independent operating system, do you know about this?" Ling Jundong asked.

"Yes."

Fu Weiwu nodded: "Your courage is commendable, and your steps are bigger...... What, you're having a hard time? So I came to Loongson for help.

"No, we succeeded, we used our self-developed architecture and independent operating system to make the first purely domestic computer." Ling Jun Dongdao.

What the?

Fu Weiwu was taken aback: "You have succeeded so quickly?" ”

And from the architecture to the system, it's all autonomous, how is this possible?

"Yes, we have achieved initial success, and our self-developed architecture is extremely advanced, and the operating system is also very smooth and easy to use, and the performance of the first prototype should be no worse than the Loongson 5A4000 just released by your company."

Fu Weiwu's eyes widened.

Shake your head violently again!

Bragging, this must be bragging!

Xinghai Technology decided to make a personal computer for only two years, and the results it came up with are comparable to the achievements of Loongson in 20 years of struggle, is this possible?

Is this scientific?

Anyway, he didn't believe 10,000.

He laughed and said: "Mr. Ling, I don't know if your computer research and development department, have you bought our Loongson 5A4000 computer, if you buy it, carefully experience it, you shouldn't say this kind of thing in front of me, the current social atmosphere is too impetuous, everyone is eager for quick success, I set up your company or calm down, do things well, maybe five to ten years later, you will reach the current height of Loongson." ”

This is not a mockery, but a serious suggestion, to be an independent chip, you must endure loneliness, and the mentality of quick success will not succeed.

He also hopes that Xinghai Technology will succeed, so that Loongson will also have a companion on the road to independence.

"After buying Mr. Fu, our computer project team bought several Loongson 5A, did a number of comparative tests, and came to the conclusion that it was comparable."

Ling Jundong said that he was obviously modest in what he said, and the actual test results were: almost all test items, Loongson 5A was beaten by the "Xinghai Generation" computer.

Fu Weiwu's face finally became ugly now.

I couldn't talk anymore, so I stood up and said: "Mr. Ling, in the end, I would like to advise your company that no matter what products you make, you must be realistic and down-to-earth...... There is still something to do, and I am out of company. He shook his hand and prepared to leave.

"Mr. Fu, I brought a 'Xinghai Generation' laptop here, I can show you a demonstration."

Fu Weiwu paused.

……

Ling Jundong did bring a "Xinghai Generation" notebook and put it in his handbag.

Seeing that Mr. Fu really didn't believe his words, he could only take out the computer and demonstrate it to him in person.

He also talked about the technical characteristics of the "Weaver Girl Architecture" used in the CPU of the "Qinglong Generation" in the computer.

talked about the power of the kernel used in the "Xuanyuan operating system".

even put down the mouse and let Fu Weiwu operate the machine for more than two hours.

Until an afternoon passed.

That laptop ran out of power and turned off.

Fu Weiwu reluctantly put down the mouse in his hand, sat on the chair, and didn't speak for a long time.

None of the other technicians present stepped forward to advise.

Hit.

This is undoubtedly a huge blow.

He has worked hard for more than 20 years, but it is not as good as the new company for two years.

The shocking architecture of the Weaver Girl, the smooth and easy-to-use Xuanyuan operating system, and the system that is all independent from hardware to software.

Its powerful performance, not only Fu Weiwu, but also the other Loongson researchers present lowered their heads and began to doubt life.

A voice came out of my heart: our stuff, good garbage.

was even more unacceptable, and after Fu Weiwu was in a daze for a while, tears suddenly flowed from the corners of his eyes.

Slapped his chest: "Twenty years of useless work, such a good architecture, such a good system, why didn't it appear earlier, why did it suddenly appear in front of me when Loongson made a little achievement?" ”

On the one hand, he hated himself for being incompetent, and on the other hand, he was blaming him, why didn't such a computer product appear in front of him earlier, but when he was old and had the most confidence, he came to stimulate him?

Ling Jundong was a little ashamed, he knew that the notebook should not be brought over, he didn't want to stimulate this respectable dreamer with faith, but in the field of science and technology, people with feelings and beliefs abound, but once they go the wrong way, they still hit the south wall.

So he comforted Fu Weiwu with others and stabilized his mood.

Ling Jundong stated his true purpose:

"Mr. Fu, we Xinghai Technology want to take you on a brighter path, and we offer two options:"

"One, Xinghai Technology acquired Loongson at a premium, reintegrated the project team, abandoned the MIPS route, and joined the development of the Weaver Girl architecture."

"Second, we do not acquire Loongson, but we are willing to authorize the Weaver Girl architecture and Xuanyuan system to Loongson, launch the 'Xinghai Computer Alliance', integrate all domestic software and hardware manufacturers, comprehensively promote the Weaver Girl architecture and Xuanyuan system, and create a strong ecosystem."

"In short, we hope Loongson will join us."

Hear these words.

Loongson's technicians chatted and discussed, and finally looked at Fu Weiwu.

Fu Weiwu fell silent and did not reply immediately.

Ling Jundong said: "Mr. Fu, I hope you will think about it for a few days and give me an answer at any time." ”

Immediately, Ling Jundong left the imperial capital and returned to Shanghai.