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Chapter 115
Listening to Anderson's words, Jim Clark was silent for a while. To be honest, the appearance of Hotmail is not good news for Netscape.

Unlike Yahoo and other companies, Song Yang's industries, whether it is Double-click or Hotmail, have little to do with Netscape, and Netscape can't do it if it wants to.

Netscape is sure that it is ahead of Microsoft's IE in technology, but if Microsoft's browser reaches the same level as Netscape's in terms of user scale, or even far exceeds it, then for Netscape, I am afraid Not good news.

"Accelerate the development of Netscape e-mail, and keep an eye on Hotmail, and if necessary, buy or... destroy it!"

Jim Clark said in a deep voice, he is not an indecisive person, the war with Microsoft cannot allow him to take it lightly, if at the critical moment, Song Yang and Hotmail mailboxes are not on the side of Netscape, then Jim does not mind using various This method destroys the Hotmail mailbox.

There must be sacrifices in war. Jim Clark doesn't think it's wrong. The Internet belongs to Netscape, which is better than being dominated by Microsoft, isn't it? !

After Microsoft joined the browser battlefield, both sides began to recruit troops. In comparison, Microsoft showed a wealth of money. There are rumors that Bill Gates claimed to invest no less than 20 billion U.S. dollars to enter this war.

I don’t want to say whether this news is true or not, but it does fit Microsoft’s personality. Microsoft can do it, and with this strength, Microsoft’s bank account has a cash flow of 80 billion US dollars. The headquarters of the company was filled with US dollars.

Netscape, on the other hand, has the "people's heart". Silicon Valley, the technology industry, and the media all support Netscape. Compared with Netscape, Microsoft is the villain.

In the short term, this public opinion is beneficial to Netscape. Companies including Yahoo, AOL, and Song Yang’s Double-Click, when interviewed by the media, all shouted slogans of support for Netscape. It seems that no one supports Netscape. , It's ashamed to mess around in the American Internet industry.

Netscape has the name of commanding the Internet world, and has attracted a large number of Internet geniuses to join, and countless small Internet companies have begun to join the Netscape Alliance to develop plug-ins and programs for the Netscape browser.

Netscape's technology is definitely ahead of Microsoft's IE. Although it is not two years ahead of Netscape's claim, it is true that it is easier to use than IE.

"Netscape should win, right?!"

ICQ office building, America has already entered November, next month’s Christmas is coming, Song Yang’s side is also getting busy, the drama between Netscape and Microsoft is still going on, but it’s hard to tell the winner for the time being, although the popularity Not low, but the major Internet companies still live their lives.

In Song Yang's office, there were several people sitting, including Irene, Wesley, Greg, Gallo, Marcus and others.

The person speaking is Irene. She is experiencing the IE browser version 1.0 that Microsoft hastily launched. As for the experience, what special feeling does it have when using BUG? !

Irene couldn't bear to complain about Microsoft's browser. Microsoft claimed to have mobilized [-] engineers, and finally launched such a thing.

Not to mention slow response, unresponsive programs, and unresponsive webpages. The key is the crash problem, which makes people a little crazy. Irene experienced it in less than half an hour and crashed twice. Irene can't figure it out. How can Microsoft Will launch this thing, if ICQ is developed according to this standard, it will be online a few months ago!

"Not necessarily, the product can be upgraded!"

Willis said to Irene that as an authentic software engineer, he understands the horror of Microsoft better than everyone present. Only one person with money is the biggest magic weapon in Microsoft's hands.

"The current IE browser should be the browser technology of the original Spy Cup company. Microsoft just made some changes, put the IE logo on it, and pushed it out to seize the market!"

Wesley looked at the shit-like first-generation IE browser in front of him, and didn't underestimate it at all, because all the former enemies of Microsoft also underestimated Microsoft when they first faced Microsoft, and as a result, they were swept into The dustbin of history.

"Microsoft is now imitating the functions of Netscape, but if it really continues to invest in developers regardless of the cost, I think that the IE browser will continue to upgrade versions soon. By the end of next year, it may even be in the middle of next year. On the Internet, it may reach the same level as Netscape!"

Hearing Wesley's words, everyone in the office was a little silent. This is the horror of Microsoft. It spends money, first imitating, then copying, and finally surpassing. Just like this IE browser, if it is launched by other companies, this It will definitely be over.

But for Microsoft, it was just a test of the waters. The little money they lost was not worth mentioning to Microsoft. Microsoft could make countless mistakes, but Netscape might make one mistake and it would be over...

Seeing the atmosphere in the office, Song Yang knocked on the table, "We don't need to worry about Netscape. How is your development department in Wesley? Early next year, ICQ must be launched!"

The big drama between Microsoft and Netscape still needs to be watched, and the melons must continue to be eaten, but this big drama cannot come to an end so quickly, and it is naturally impossible for Song Yang to keep watching.

Hearing Song Yang's words, Willis immediately said, "The development of ICQ has been basically completed now, and only some functions need to be improved. In addition to the version adapted to the Microsoft system, ICQ is developing a version suitable for Apple and Linux. The version of the computer system and the non-English version in overseas regions are also under development!"

For other companies, they must first focus on the local market of America. The overseas market is unknown, and they will not enter until the year of the monkey.

But for Song Yang, who has already promoted Hotmail mailboxes overseas, there are already channels and markets, and it is almost a matter of course to enter overseas markets.

Song Yang nodded, ICQ development time has not been short, and now it is finally coming out, and Song Yang finally has a capital that can settle down in his hands.

The Internet industry in the future is nothing more than a few major industries, social networking, search, portals, e-commerce and games. Only one of them must occupy a line in order to be qualified to compete with other technology giants!
After Wesley finished speaking, Irene also said on behalf of the Hotmail business department, "Currently Hotmail America has more than 600 million users, and the global user scale has exceeded 800 million. It is estimated that by the end of the year, the global Hotmail user scale will exceed 1000 million. .”

When the people sitting in the office heard this number, even though they already knew that there are many Hotmail e-mail users, they still couldn't help being shocked.

What is the concept of 1000 million users? Now there are only 7000 to 3000 million Internet users in the world. The total number of Internet users in America is less than [-] million, which means that more than one-sixth of the Internet users in the world have already registered. Hotmail mailbox!
In this era when user scale is king and traffic is king, making money is not important, because no one in the Internet industry makes money, the key is to have users and website visits, and these two points, for the current Hotmail, They are all fully equipped, at least the current Hotmail mailbox looks promising!
"Hotmail opened email advertising business last month, and the monthly revenue exceeded 148 million US dollars. At present, users' acceptance of Hotmail email advertising is not high, but I believe that this new promotion method will be accepted in the future!"

Irene said it very euphemistically, but in fact, users are quite complaining about advertising through Hotmail mailboxes, and there are not a few who are dissatisfied.

But if you want to pay back the server fee, Hotmail mailbox advertising business is essential, otherwise the free email will be overwhelmed by the huge server fee.

"In addition to possible user complaints, brands such as Yahoo Mail and AOL Mail may be launched before the end of the year!"

Listening to what Irene said, Song Yang just frowned. The competition for e-mail is much more tragic than other industries. Because the barriers to entry are low, there will naturally be more companies entering this industry.

Now Song Yang can only wait for Microsoft and Netscape. When Gou Brain comes out and Microsoft browser desperately wants to increase users, it is the time for Song Yang to make a move.

After Irene, Whitman and Ryan also reported the situation of double-clicking respectively. Compared with ICQ and Hotmail, the small days of double-clicking are simply not too comfortable.

The bigger the Internet market is, the more double-click ads will be sold. Ryan, who was promoted to be the co-CEO of Double-click, took the lead in reporting, "Boss, at present, more than 500% of the Internet digital advertising business in New York is occupied by Double-click. , Double-click the company's profit in the New York market, it will exceed [-] million dollars!"

Hearing Ryan's words, Song Yang took the lead in applauding. Don't underestimate the more than 1000 million dollars. This is a profit. Looking at the entire American Internet company, the Internet company that can make money is basically a scorpion shit alone. one serving.

With this profit, the double-click listing next year will have a much stronger back!
"It is expected that by the middle of next year, the double-click company may be profitable as a whole. I will submit a listing application to the American Stock Exchange after Christmas."

After Ryan, Whitman also said on the phone that after Whitman took over Double-Double, he made changes to the management of Double-Double, from the original extensive management to a regional responsibility system. Double-Double is divided into New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Wait, now that each of these regions has started to make profits, double-clicking the paper data next year will be quite eye-catching!
Anyway, before the listing, double-clicking the paper data will definitely kill a lot of Internet peers in seconds. If it goes well, it is expected that after Yahoo's listing, it will also complete the listing in a surprise manner to cut leeks.

"Everyone has worked hard this year, Marcus, you are responsible for reviewing the performance of companies such as Double Click, Hotmail, and ICQ, and formulating a Christmas bonus, which will be distributed before next month!"

(End of this chapter)