Back to 1995

Chapter 111

Since the establishment of Microsoft, the only one who can compare with Bill Gates, or even suppress him, is Paul Allen, but Paul Allen has already gradually faded out of Microsoft's management due to physical reasons, even in name He is still one of the six directors of Microsoft, but basically no one in Microsoft can control Bill Gates, not even the representatives of Wall Street!

At this moment, Bill Gates, who always appears in the media without seeing it, the figure of the technician who always has a smile on his face, and the gaze behind the glasses, just looks at the product department manager coldly.

There was also silence in the office. Several big figures in Microsoft, President Ballmer who manages Microsoft's daily operations, Chief Technology Officer Myhrvold, and Elop, the head of the software department.

Well, the person who left Microsoft, became the president of Nokia, then sold the Nokia mobile phone brand to Microsoft, and finally returned to Microsoft as the president, does it feel familiar...

In addition to Ballmer, Myhrvold, and Elop, the most important figures of Microsoft, the chief financial officer Greg Maffey, the head of the public relations department, Todd, and others were all present. These people constitute the core of the Microsoft empire. layer of rights.

The manager of the product department, who was watched by Bill Gates, didn't dare to speak out at this time. He is good at technology, but he is far behind in people's hearts.

At this moment, the more powerful he describes Netscape, isn't it a mistake to set off Microsoft? In the end, it can't be blamed on Bill Gates, the current emperor of the Microsoft empire?
No matter how the media reports, Bill Gates doesn't care too much, but he can't let Microsoft be affected by this, otherwise, will he have to make a crime and leave Microsoft? !
Looking at the Netscape browser in front of the screen again, Bill Gates had to admit that, technically, Netscape's browser is indeed powerful.

"What does Netscape want to do?"

Bill Gates raised his head, looked at the executives in the office, and finally fell on Myhrvold, who was in charge of technology, "Netscape really wants to replace Microsoft?!"

Although Bill Gates said this in a joking tone, no one laughed at this time.

Myhrvold's expression also became very cautious. He didn't think Netscape was so difficult to deal with at first, but now when he heard about Netscape's next browser function, Myhrvold also began to become cautious.

"If the news is true, the next-generation version of Netscape really supports plug-ins, and can support third-party software companies to develop software for Netscape in Java language, that means..."

At this moment in the office, even people who don't know much about technology know what Myhrvold wants to say, not to mention that they are all the top group of people in the technology industry.

"Netscape really wants to be the Microsoft of the Internet!"

It is conceivable that once Netscape dominates the Internet market and forms an industrial chain with Netscape as the core, users can open Netscape and use various software, so why do they need Microsoft systems?
At this time, Bill Gates' vigilance against Netscape has begun to increase linearly.

Thinking about the layout of Netscape for a while, Bill Gates was surprised. What he saw was not only the plug-ins and third-party programs supported by Netscape, but another thing related to it. A port to the Internet!"

Hearing Bill Gates say this, everyone in the office tensed up instantly. Why Microsoft can dominate the software industry is because Microsoft's operating system has become an interface that users cannot bypass when using computers.

Now an ordinary computer user, saying that he does not use Microsoft's system, is basically blind.

And now Bill Gates has seen Netscape's ambitions, and it also wants to become like Microsoft, an indispensable entrance for users to access the Internet. If you want to use the Internet, you can't get around Netscape!

"Microsoft needs to make changes, if it doesn't want to lose the Internet market!" Ballmer and others also said at this time that the Internet is not making money now, but it doesn't mean that Microsoft is really ready to give up the Internet market.

"Go meet Netscape, Microsoft is willing to pay the price if they agree to sell!"

Bill Gates, who really felt the threat of Netscape, quickly made a judgment. The first thought was of course to acquire. When facing an opponent with deep pockets, the first thought was of course to smash the opponent to death with money. It is often unfavorable.

Greg Maffei, who was in charge of Microsoft's acquisitions, nodded and asked, "What if Netscape says no?!"

In recent years, Microsoft has not encountered tough bones. Companies such as IBM, Apple, Wang An, Sun, Lotus, Sapphire Systems, Corel, etc. have not bowed to Microsoft, and some have even fought against Microsoft and went bankrupt.

Bill Gates looked at the Netscape browser on the screen, "Then Microsoft is about to usher in a war. No matter how much the cost is, Microsoft will not let the entrance of the Internet be occupied by Netscape!"

Song Yang in San Jose naturally has no way of knowing the news in Seattle. Microsoft has its own school in the technology industry. In Seattle, no one can find out about Microsoft's news, unless Microsoft intends to release it.

At this moment, Song Yang and Gallo went to the living room to meet Prince, and recommended it to the security personnel. Song Yang thought he was a burly man, but what he saw was a middle-aged man with a very ordinary face. In the crowd, it is estimated that the kind can be forgotten in a blink of an eye.

"Please sit down!"

Song Yang looked at the man in front of him, he felt that there must be something special about being picked by Prince to come to Song Yang.

"Creese Ulf!" The middle-aged man said to Song Yang, speaking not fast, but very calm.

Song Yang looked at Ulf in front of him, "Prince should have told you that you need to come here as the security supervisor..."

"I understand," Ulf said in the same unhurried tone, "I once sent a Vietnam contingent in America. I experienced the last five years of the Vietnam War. After returning to America, I worked as a California federal police officer. Tan’s combat training consultant, later entered the security industry, worked as a security consultant for some people, and the last time he performed a mission, he escorted a member of Congress to Kuwait during the Gulf War!”

After waiting for a long time, before Ulf could speak again, Gallo couldn't help asking, "No more?!"

Cresse Ulf took a strange look at Gallo, thought for a moment, and added, "Oh, I returned safely from the battlefield, and the personnel who served as security guards also returned to America safely!"

Gallo was disappointed when he heard it. He also wanted to hear if there were any legendary stories, such as taking the head of an enemy general among thousands of troops, killing blood in heavy siege, and fighting wits and courage with the enemy when protecting his employer. Single-handed duels with villains and so on, but at Wulf's place, he didn't hear anything. His career was too ordinary.

As soon as Song Yang heard it, he also felt that his experience was a little too ordinary, and there seemed to be no bright moments, but after thinking about it, he was able to return safely after five years in the task force. Aside from good luck, it means that Wu Golf has enough strength to solve those troubles!
And during his tenure as a security guard, whether it was escorting his employer overseas or other tasks, Ulf seemed to behave "normally" without any situation. Does that mean that Ulf anticipated the possible risks in advance, And get rid of those troubles? !
Those who are good fighters have no great achievements. They can solve the troubles that arise. Of course, they are highly skilled, but they can prevent problems before they happen. Isn't Wulf's rank even better than those security personnel who have had bright moments? A few points higher.

Song Yang looked at Wulf, and Wulf was still ordinary, but Song Yang suddenly felt that it might be a good choice to let Wulf be in charge of safety, and I am afraid that no one would pay attention to Wulf!

"I hope that you, Ulf, can stay and take charge of the security here. You will be responsible for my trips and other security in the future."

Gallo looked at Song Yang hesitantly, wondering why Song Yang would choose this ordinary Ulf.

You must know that Wulf's asking price is not low, except for the tens of thousands of dollars that is much higher than the daily security, the asking price has reached an astonishing annual salary of 17 dollars, which is enough to recruit several Rangers, SEALs, Deltas, etc. born.

In addition to the high annual salary, Wulf also asked Song Yang to purchase an expensive accident insurance for him. The beneficiaries are his son, daughter and wife, and he also pays for the medical insurance of his family. The conditions can be said to be quite harsh.

Hearing that Song Yang agreed to all his conditions, Wulf looked at Song Yang, "I can only guarantee that I will do everything possible to avoid accidents, as long as I can still stand!"

There is no empty talk, but Wulf's words make people believe unconsciously. Song Yang nodded, and Wulf's accident insurance has already explained everything.

After signing the contract, Wulf quickly entered the working state. He asked Song Yang about his daily habits and travels. When he heard that there were no other messy customs, Wulf breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked Song Yang When asked, he may have opponents and enemies.

"Habits are often the biggest risk, and I need to get rid of those risks!" Wulf said to Song Yang seriously, taking out some notes from time to time.

Hearing Song Yang say that there are only some competitors in the industry, besides Bledsoe Jayden and others, Ulf nodded, "I need some weapons and equipment, the kind with a license, These might come in handy!"

Wulf wrote a list. Song Yang took a look at it. It was mainly armor, and the other was a few light weapons and bullets. Song Yang gave the list to Gallo and asked him to prepare it for Wulf.

Gallo glanced at the list, and bragged to Ulf, "I lack everything here, except these things. The guys prepared by Prince are much more powerful than you!"

At this moment, Song Yang's cell phone rang suddenly, and Irene's eager voice came from the phone, "Turn on the TV!"

Gallo quickly turned on the channel and saw the reason for Irene's eagerness without looking for a few channels. A picture came out on the TV, and the host reported in a surprised tone, "On behalf of the Microsoft team, I just arrived at the Netscape headquarters. , it is reported that Microsoft is planning to acquire Netscape this time..."

(End of this chapter)