Back to 1995

When Bill Gates walked into the conference room, all the directors and executives of Microsoft turned their attention to the former emperor of Microsoft, but they looked at Bill Gates differently at this moment.

Among the members of Microsoft's board of directors, apart from James Cash, a professor of Harvard Business School who acted as a facade, and Helmatt, a member of the board of directors of BMW Group, the most important thing is the former chief financial officer of Morgan Diana, who represents the wishes of Wall Street. Doubloons are gone.

To a certain extent, what Dina Doubloon said represents the wishes of Wall Street. Although Microsoft is not directly occupied by Wall Street institutions like Yahoo, it is absolutely impossible to ignore the attitude of Wall Street institutions towards Microsoft. Complement each other.

If Microsoft wants to increase the stock price, it needs the cooperation of Wall Street institutions, and Wall Street is also greedy for Microsoft's dollars and dividends. Both sides get what they need, and no one can do without the other!
Today's meeting was proposed by Dina Doubloon. The astonishing sales and word-of-mouth of the Vista system made Wall Street institutions unable to sit still. They were really afraid that Microsoft would collapse like this. You know, major Wall Street institutions, including Morgan, have bought a large amount of Microsoft stocks and bonds. If Microsoft collapses like this, they will also suffer.

"What is the reason that caused the situation of the Vista system? I don't want to ask, and I don't want to know. I want to know now, whether the Vista system can still be saved, and can the cost be recovered?!"

That's more than 200 billion U.S. dollars, and it's all wasted cash. Even for a company like Microsoft that cuts leeks quickly, it may not be so easy to save 200 billion U.S. dollars in cash.

Dina Doubloon knew that if the Vista system was investigated and why it was so troublesome, there would definitely be a lot of wrangling, and it was not known how long the toss would last, but Wall Street didn't have the intention to wait any longer.

"If the sales of the new system cannot be increased, Wall Street institutions may have to re-examine the value of Microsoft. I can't guarantee that Microsoft's stocks and bonds will be sold off, and the stock rating will drop and other risks."

Dina Doubloon conveyed the meaning of the Wall Street institutions to the board of directors of Microsoft and a group of executives. Wall Street will definitely not sink with the ship of Microsoft. When the disaster is imminent, they will fly separately. They must throw Microsoft's stock directly. Just run away.

This time, it was too unexpected. The operating system that Microsoft is most proud of, which is unrivaled, can’t be sold. Microsoft doesn’t know if it’s in a hurry. Wall Street institutions and the entire computer hardware industry are completely different I can't sleep anymore.

There was still a silence in the meeting room. Although Dina Doubloon had something to say, he would not pursue the trouble of the Vista system's plight, but can this kind of thing really be ignored? !
This is a scapegoat, and it is a sinking pot. Can ordinary people bear it, and, afterward, should someone be responsible for this, and even be kicked out of Microsoft!
The atmosphere was dull for a while, making people feel flustered, but no one spoke. Bill Gates sighed, knowing that what should come will come after all. If he doesn't take the blame, I'm afraid no one will speak today.

Just when Bill Gates was about to speak, a voice came out.

"I will adjust the sales strategy of the Vista system, reach a new agreement with the computer brand manufacturers, and upgrade the components and parts of the latest computers to the point where they can run the Vista system.

The rest of the software manufacturers will also let them cooperate with Microsoft to complete the upgrade as soon as possible. I guarantee that the sales of Vista will exceed [-] million sets before Christmas next year. In addition..."

Ballmer spoke in a calm tone, but he gave people a demeanor of being overwhelmed and unchanging. It seems that Vista's current fiasco is not a big deal at all.

"Microsoft needs to reorganize the R&D team, develop a new generation of operating system, and upgrade the Vista system. I propose to start developing the next generation of Microsoft Win7 system now!"

Bill Gates looked at Ballmer, who was giving orders, with an unconcealable astonishment on his face. He didn't expect Ballmer to stand up, as if he was going to take the blame, but then Ballmer wanted to build a new system The words made him clenched his fists.

Bill Gates has already guessed what Ballmer wants to do. It seems that he took the initiative to take the blame and clean up the mess for him, but in fact, he took the opportunity to take the entire power of Microsoft into his hands. As for the development of Win7 system, even more It was a drastic move to take over the R&D department that had been under the control of Bill Gates. The risk was directly proportional to the benefit. Ballmer chose the plan with the highest risk and the highest return!

For a split second, Bill Gates looked at Ballmer with a full range of meanings, and in the end he sighed. Ballmer didn't leave a way out for himself, and naturally he didn't leave Bill Gates either.

Hearing that Ballmer was willing to clean up the mess, Dina Doubloon and other Microsoft directors, as well as a group of executives, looked at Ballmer, and their expressions changed slightly. Ballmer was more serious than they imagined. You need to be more courageous and determined. Not everyone dares to stand up and turn the tide at this time.

Just as the meeting was about to end, when Dina Doubloon and the others were about to get up and leave, there was a sudden sound that made everyone in the meeting room stunned.

"I will officially retire after Christmas, leave Microsoft, and start my retirement life!"

After finishing speaking, without waiting for everyone's reaction, Bill Gates got up and left, making everyone, including Ballmer, sit in a daze, looking at the proud man who maintained his last dignity , Ballmer moved his lips, but finally said nothing.

Ballmer pushed open an office, it was already dark outside, and the lights inside were not turned on, but Ballmer was too familiar with this place, he knew the people inside and where they were sitting.

"You don't have to leave the Microsoft board!"

Ballmer turned on the lights and said to Bill Gates that even after retiring, Bill Gates gave up his position as the head of Microsoft's board of directors, and he can still retain his status as a member of Microsoft's board of directors and his influence in Microsoft. In the end, Ermer failed to kill all the killers, and drove Bill Gates out of Microsoft completely, saving the last face for his decades-old friend.

Bill Gates looked at Ballmer coldly, but in the end he didn't reject Ballmer's kindness.

"I don't blame you. Vista may not be a perfect product. If it appears in three or five years, it may be much better than it is now!"

Bill Gates said blankly, he admitted defeat, but not to Ballmer, but to himself.

"Which helpers did you find, Bruno Song, Larry Ellison or IBM's Palmisano?!"

Bill Gates shook his head, as if he didn't care about it anymore, then looked at Ballmer, and said seriously, "Be careful of Bruno Song, don't trust your opponent too much, the gift from the enemy may cost ten times Come pay back!"

After finishing speaking, regardless of whether Ballmer listened to it or not, Bill Gates stood up, looked at the office where he had stayed for so many years, and left resolutely. Bill Gates is a proud man. He has already decided to leave decently, so naturally he won't be doing mother-in-law's business, even if he is very reluctant to part with this place!
Every year, during Christmas in America, members of the Bruno family would gather at the farm where the old Bruno in Houston lived, and Song Yang was no exception. This year, at Christmas, Song Yang, Greg, Gallo, and Jenny Waiting, with little Alan Bell and others, they all returned to the farm in Houston.

Song Yang, who was accompanying the old Bruno and watching the Serie A match of the Rome team belonging to the Bruno family, suddenly received a call, and then walked quickly to the study.

After turning on the computer, I randomly entered a news website, and saw the latest news, "Bill Gates officially announced his retirement from Microsoft!"

Seeing this news, Song Yang sighed slightly. No matter what he thinks about this man, his retreat really declares that the era of technology is completely over!

At the same time, Jim Clark, who had already lived a retired life, couldn't help laughing up to the sky when he saw the news, and took a sip of his drink. Although he didn't defeat him personally, but seeing his former rival , Retiring in such a disgraceful way still gave him the pleasure of getting his revenge.

In another city, Paul Allen, who was with his family, was hurriedly delivered a newspaper by his assistant. When he saw the contents of the newspaper, Paul Allen was slightly surprised, but then his expression returned to normal. Because of his illness, he has been shut in hell for several times. For him, the grievances and grievances of the past have long been put aside. Without obsessions, naturally there is no hatred.

Just after Christmas, the news of Bill Gates' retirement spread throughout the technology industry, igniting this year's market in the technology industry in advance.

Countless technology media are reporting and reviewing Bill Gates' career, as well as the glory and glory he has achieved. The media that used to have trouble with him also began to praise him at this time.

On the other hand, Ballmer also began to clean up the mess of Vista. First, he cut prices on a large scale, and then used huge public relations fees to get major federal agencies to purchase Microsoft's new system, and finally stabilized the sales of Vista system.

"Song!"

Ballmer, who had just returned from Washington, did not return to Seattle, but diverted to Houston.

Ballmer has a dusty aura on his body, and his face is obviously tired. It is obvious that he has been busy all this time, but the spirit of the whole person is very good. In every move, he has the aura of a powerful person who dominates the power , is becoming more and more obvious.

"Congratulations to President Ballmer!"

Song Yang made a pun, and said to Ballmer, I don't know whether to congratulate him for finally monopolizing Microsoft's power, or congratulate him for just buying the Supersonics, the NBA team in Seattle!