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Chapter 132
The Internet is related to the software industry, but it seems to be a completely different industry. Microsoft's previous approach, placed in the Internet industry, obviously feels old-fashioned and out of pace.

And Song Yang's attack on Netscape, whether it was a patent war or a disgusting Netscape through the flying tower, let Microsoft see different methods to deal with Netscape. Song Yang's methods certainly cannot kill Netscape, but they can definitely Shock the opponent to death!

"Microsoft needs more allies to deal with Netscape. When necessary, Microsoft can use some special methods!"

Greg Maffey and Todd, sitting on both sides, heard what Bill Gates said, and both of them knew that Bill Gates was already a little moved by Song Yang's proposed methods to deal with Netscape.

Are there any problems with those methods? There must be problems. Whether it is letting browser users choose between Microsoft IE and Netscape, or binding IE to Microsoft systems, it definitely involves monopoly. It depends on whether Microsoft dares or not. Dare to take this risk, or can you use other methods to kill Netscape? If not, I am afraid that these methods will be used.

The sudden conflict between Song Yang and Netscape became the embellishment of the Internet industry before this Christmas. The Internet industry, which has just emerged for a year, has begun to show signs of unrest. All Internet practitioners understand that Microsoft's entry , Doomed to America's Internet arena, will no longer be peaceful!
However, despite the disputes, the enthusiasm of the Internet has not been extinguished, but has intensified.

Before Christmas, the four Internet companies in America announced that they had obtained the approval of the Nasdaq Securities Commission. Yahoo, Infoseek, Excite and Lycos will be listed after Christmas. Only these four Internet companies , will issue more than one billion dollars in new shares!
And after this, there are a lot of Internet companies including Double-click, AltaVista, etc., waiting to follow suit and go public. One can imagine the popularity of the Internet.

Another group of established big companies, seeing Microsoft's stock price rising steadily due to the Internet, all the big-name companies in America are starting to move around.

The first to spread the news was the representative of General Electric of America, a long-established large company. General Electric, which owns NBC, announced through its media that it might enter the Internet industry. NBC will join hands with another Internet company to enter the Internet industry.

General Electric's move has even boosted the entire technology industry. The move of the established giant almost marks the recognition of the traditional giant company for this industry!
For a while, many American Internet companies were looking forward to it, waiting for General Electric, the giant with the world's largest market value, to be lucky.

After General Electric made a move, the entertainment media giant and one of the Hollywood film giants, Disney, also suddenly spread rumors that it seemed that it was also preparing to follow suit and test the waters of the Internet industry, which made the Internet industry even more restless.

However, looking at these news, apart from those small Internet companies who fantasize about joining forces with giant companies and soaring into the sky, Song Yang, Yahoo, AOL, including Netscape, who are already in the upper hand of the Internet, have all seen the Internet. Rough waves beneath the fiery surface.

Song Yang, who was ready to finish his affairs and return to Houston for Christmas, couldn't help shaking his head after reading these reports.

The entry of Microsoft will turn the Internet industry upside down, not to mention the entry of companies such as General Electric and Disney. I don’t know how many companies will fall. Even companies such as Songyang and Yahoo are facing The competition in China will also be extremely fierce, and those small companies are still fantasizing about soaring into the sky, and it would be good not to be swallowed!

After reading the newspaper, Song Yang casually put it aside. Things have been dealt with in San Jose. After the Hotmail mailbox is sold, what Song Yang needs to be busy with now is ICQ.

This is one of Song Yang's priorities in the Internet industry next year. Of course, Double-click and America Telecom are also critical next year. Double-click will go public next year, and America Telecom will be completed.

In addition to these, Song Yang, who finally has cash flow in his hands, is also planning to acquire and invest in some industries. There are many Internet industries, and it is impossible for Song Yang to enter all of them, but it is definitely no problem to invest in advance.

Like eBay and Amazon, they are both waiting to be fed now. Next year is the best opportunity to invest. Amazon will definitely not be able to acquire them. Although Bezos is also short of money, he still has a lot of money as an executive and can carry it for a while. , coupled with a tough personality, will definitely not sell Amazon.

On the contrary, eBay may have a chance to win it, and if they launch the payment software PayPaL, Song Yang can almost indirectly occupy the e-commerce industry in America.

But this can't be done overnight, you need to wait for the opportunity. Thinking that there will be more and more difficult things to deal with next year than this year, Song Yang also has a headache for a while.

At this time, the phone rang suddenly, and Song Yang couldn't help sighing when he saw the person calling, knowing that he was here to be a peacemaker.

Immediately after the call was connected, the voice of Kevin Kelly, editor-in-chief of "Wired" magazine, came, "Song, I know I shouldn't make this call and interfere with your decision..., but as your mutual friend with Jim , I still hope that you can let go of those grievances!"

Kevin is not a qualified lobbyist, and he dragged out the disk as soon as he came up. He was entrusted by Jim Clark and wanted to make Netscape and Song Yang reconcile.

For Kevin Kelly, Song Yang has no opinion. If it weren't for him, Double-Click's first order would have been impossible. It was also Kevin Kelly's introduction that allowed Song Yang to let Double-Click cooperate with Telephone and Telegraph Group and Netscape.

"Kevin, I really don't want to refuse your first request, but this incident was not caused by me, it was Netscape who started the war!"

"Do you know how much trouble DoubleClick will face because of Netscape's proposal to the Federal Communications Commission, and even the listing next year may encounter difficulties!"

Facing Kevin Kelly, who can influence public opinion on the Internet, Song Yang pinned the feces of his enemies on Netscape. Anyway, it was Netscape's fault...

"I understand, I understand..."

On the other end of the phone, Kevin Kelly smiled helplessly to appease the "emotional" Song Yang. This was an Internet Rashomon, and Kevin Kelly didn't know who was right and who was wrong.

Netscape accused Song Yang of selling Hotmail to Microsoft, but Song Yang accused him of being forced to sell Hotmail because of Netscape's oppression. Kevin couldn't tell who was right and who was wrong.

Kevin Kelly knew that Song Yang was definitely not as innocent as he said. Looking at Song Yang's methods these days, forcing Netscape into a mess, he knew it was not a good fault.

But to say that there is nothing wrong with Netscape, Kevin can't say that. He and Song Yang are familiar with each other, and the impression is very good. He is willing to help, but he and Jim Clark can be counted as old friends. Yes, we have known each other for many years.

Jim Clark acted quite domineeringly, especially after Netscape went public, making the two founders of Netscape extremely powerful in the Internet industry.

As for Song Yang's sale of Hotmail to Microsoft, Kevin Kelly has nothing to say. Outsiders don't know, Kevin is a well-known man. With Netscape's current market value and strength, unless he sells himself, how is it possible? Take out [-] million U.S. dollars.

Could it be that Song Yang had to give up his life as Netscape and sell his Hotmail mailbox to Netscape for the cabbage price? This is America, and for $[-], he could directly stage a Desert Eagle shootout on the street, let alone Raise [-] million U.S. dollars.

No matter how thick-skinned he was, Kevin couldn't say such a thing, so Kevin couldn't stand aside from Netscape's accusation.

"Song, Jim and you are both pioneers in the Internet industry. There is no need to make trouble like this. How about a truce between the two sides? I can ask Jim to guarantee that we will not target Double-click again!"

When Song Yang heard this, a thought suddenly came to his mind, "Netscape is in trouble again?!"

Apart from this, Song Yang couldn't figure out why Netscape suddenly gave in again. With Anderson's character as a chubby guy, he wouldn't give up to Song Yang so easily.

Kevin Kelly didn't deny it, but he didn't answer either. He just said, "Song, let go of Netscape. This will benefit both parties. Netscape is different from other companies in the Internet industry!"

Finally, Kevin Kelly reminded Song Yang that Netscape is fighting against Microsoft. Although it is still fighting at the moment, everyone has a hunch that Netscape may not be able to withstand this behemoth, and when Netscape falls Well, once Netscape became the most tragic company in the Internet industry, even if it was the winner, no one would applaud it. Instead, it would make a fuss and be criticized by countless people.

If at the last moment, he helped Microsoft defeat Netscape all the way, then Song Yang's reputation may not be much better. Instead, withdrawing now is a suitable choice for Song Yang. Anyway, Song Yang and Netscape In between, there won't be too many entanglements in the future, but when Netscape fell, Song Yang might be able to use Netscape to get fat again...

"I never thought of targeting any Internet company, including Netscape, but I am not afraid of war. I am willing to let Double-click let go first, just because this is what you asked, Kevin Kelly!"

Song Yang sold Kevin's face for a while, and gave him the credit for stopping the war with Netscape.

Hearing this, Kevin Kelly was naturally very happy, "I'm very glad, Song, you can make such a decision. Jim, I will be responsible for it. I will release the news of your reconciliation through Wired Magazine."

Being able to make good friends with so many industry leaders, Kevin Kelly is naturally good at being a man. He released the news of the reconciliation between the two parties in Wired Magazine, just to tell the outside world that if Netscape collapses one day, it has nothing to do with Song Yang !
"However, I also have one thing, and I need your help, Kevin..."

(End of this chapter)