Rebirth of America, this is my time

Of course Barbara was able to see Jobs before 2 p.m.

Or in other words, when Ethan drove the Dino 246 GTS to Jobs' home and told his story, the guy who was working on the Apple One jumped up and wanted to ride his motorcycle. The car went to block Atari's door.

In his opinion, the persecution of Nolan Bushnell and Don Valentine was killing his good brothers!

He wants to let these guys who are greedy for money know that even if he quits the hippie circle, his friends can't be messed with at will!

If Ethan hadn't stopped, pulled, and dragged him, he even doubted that Jobs, a energetic young man, would probably be in trouble today.

However, Jobs's anger was actually a good thing for Ethan, because when Ethan persuaded him and said that he needed help, the guy followed Ethan to Stanford without saying a word, got into law school, and worked with him at Stanford University. Waiting to meet Barbara.

Then, whatever Barbara asked, he answered.

The attitude of knowing everything and saying everything allowed Barbara to gain a lot of information.

For example, Barbara learned that Nolan started selling Atari around the time of proof after the lawsuit was filed.

For example, Barbara learned that Disney’s offer to Atari was 20 million, and MCA’s offer to Atari was 22 million.

This price seemed unbelievable to Barbara, because from a clear point of view, Atari was not worth the money at all.

And when she expressed her doubts and wanted to know why Disney and MCA offered Atari such a high offer...

Jobs, who had been explaining what he knew, stopped. After thinking for a moment, he shook his head and said, I really don't know about this, because my friend just told me that Disney and MCA reported to Atari The acquisition price was astonishing.”

He even asked me, is it more profitable to make games than to make movies?

This answer made Barbara nodded slightly. After looking at Ethan, she smiled at Jobs and said: Steve, can you help us find out the inside story of the quotation? For example, MCA Why are you willing to offer 22 million.

Okay. Jobs agreed without thinking.

But at the same time, he asked again, Is this important?

Yes. Barbara pointed at Ethan seriously and said, If we know why Disney and MCA are willing to acquire Atari at such a high price, then we can know the relationship between Don Valentine and What does Nolan Bushnell really want?

We can also infer what role they played in this case.

Okay, I understand. Jobs understood what Barbara meant, I'm going to Los Angeles to find my friend now.

But this process may take a while, so you may have to wait for me for a few days.

Jobs was quick with his words, but even faster than him were his actions.

After taking over the responsibility, he immediately left Stanford Law School.

Riding his motorcycle, he was speeding towards Los Angeles.

Looking at the fading figure, Barbara, who was standing at the window, pursed her lips.

At this moment, she was actually a little confused, Ethan.

Um?

Don't you think this is a bit strange?

Teacher Barbara, why do you say that? Ethan tilted his head and looked at the other party.

because--

Barbara stretched out her voice, as if she was organizing words, but more like she was choosing her words.

After a pause of about four or five seconds, she was prepared and then said: Because he is just an ordinary employee of Atari.

There is no background at home.

So in this case, how could he know people from MCA?

Besides, in MCA, the person who has access to multi-million-level acquisitions is at least the deputy general manager, right?

Be friends with someone like this?

He he he...

At this point, Barbara, who was sharp-tongued, suddenly stuttered.

That look made Ethan laugh, Teacher Barbara, are you trying to say that he doesn't deserve it?

As soon as these words came out, Barbara blinked immediately, As a lawyer, I will never attack my client.

Hahaha~ This unnecessary emphasis made Ethan laugh.

Oh Barbara—

You're right to be worried.

But I believe him.

Because his name is Steve Jobs.

Barbara was a little surprised by Ethan's words.

She didn't know why Ethan had such confidence in Jobs.

And this kind of thing...

Well, Ethan was actually bragging.

In fact, when Barbara focused the key to solving the problem on Atari, which Nolan wanted to sell, on the way to find Jobs, Ethan was already constantly verifying the correctness of this news.

Because it is necessary to ensure that this message is correct, then subsequent messages can be used as a basis for judgment.

Otherwise, there will be a situation where one step is wrong and every step is wrong.

And with the help of past life memories...Ethan could not find the source of information belonging to Jobs...

When this happens, what can Ethan do who is temporarily at a loss?

Let Steve Jobs ask first!

Anyway, it doesn’t cost any money, just have some faith!

But when Ethan gave Jobs a lot of expectations, Jobs just disappeared.

He went to Los Angeles at noon on September 17th, but did not come back until the evening of September 18th.

This situation made Ethan very confused, and when he went to ask Woz if he knew about Jobs's movements.

The little fat man also said that he did not receive a call from Jobs.

This result forced Ethan to continue to wait. In the process, the media in San Francisco, the Los Angeles Times, which had once boasted about Snake Game, and even some TV stations in California and New York, also reported on the matter.

When the overwhelming news of [Mi Luohua suing Atari, Snake Game or copyright infringement] appeared, Ethan only felt very annoyed.

And the concern of Thomas, Linda, Mr. Verber, Chuck Paido and others made his patience almost disappear.

Because he hates this state of comforting family and friends while waiting for the final verdict.

MFxxk, what did this guy do!

Ethan, who stayed at home and didn't dare to go anywhere, scratched his head.

It's okay if you don't come back. You can always make a phone call, right?

Ethan was restless and worried.

And just when he was wondering whether he should go to Los Angeles to take a look, at about ten o'clock that night, a roar got into his ears. When he opened the door and took a look, he saw the guy in black clothes, black pants and black shoes. It's really a sight to behold.

Oh! Fxxk! Why are you dressed like this!

Ethan remembered that when Jobs left, he was not dressed like this.

Stop talking, I've been very busy these days.

Jobs directly set up the motorcycle in the yard of Ethan's house, and then got in just like he returned to his own home.

He walked into the living room, opened the refrigerator, took out a bottle of mineral water, and drank it.

As he drank boldly, the sudden coldness also made him shiver, but he didn't care, but took out an envelope from his arms and waved it in front of Ethan, With one hand Do you want to read the news?

What do you think? Ethan was too lazy to pay attention to him and reached out to grab it.

However, Jobs had anticipated his move and retracted it decisively.

‘? ? ? ’ Ethan was completely surprised by this action.

At the same time, Jobs said: I can give it to you, but you have to promise me something.

whats the matter?

After this is over, get me another Snake Game autograph machine. He wants it.

This is simple. Don't just sign for one, even if you sign for a hundred.

Ethan agreed decisively and raised his hand to take it.

This time, Jobs let him take the envelope directly.

Because Ethan was very impatient, he took it apart directly.

When he unfolded the neatly folded white A4 paper, the concise but not simple line of words made his blood surge!

[Atari has the patent authorization of ‘US3728480 A’. 】

WTF!!!

What's happening here!!!

Ethan was shocked!

Where did this news come from!!! Are you sure???

Ethan looked at Jobs in disbelief.

Jobs nodded seriously and said, Sure.

My friend told me face to face that Sidney Sheinberg personally told him this news.

Then how did Atari get this authorization?

Ethan's eyes widened and his voice trembled, Did it happen before we met?

Yes! Jobs took a deep breath, pointed to the sofa, and said, I know you are in a hurry, but shall we sit down and talk?

Okay. Ethan decisively flew to the sofa.

When he made a fist with his five fingers and tried hard to restrain his inner shock, Jobs also told what he had experienced during this trip.

And this knowledge...

Ethan was extremely angry when he heard it!

because--

Ethan, according to my friend, there is such a clause in the settlement agreement reached between Milova and Atari regarding Pong. In order to ensure that Atari can sell video games normally, Milova and Atari reached an agreement Patent authorization for 'US3728480 A'.

They agreed that every time Atari produced a machine that could play video games, it would need to pay Milohua a royalty of three percent of sales for a period of twenty years, which is what our country stipulates. The natural expiry date of patent protection.”

Mirowa did not notice this anomaly when he signed the contract with Atari, or in other words, this was originally a settlement with the intervention of Professor Ralph Bell, so Mirowa did not delve into the terms. But When Mi Luohua started to sue other people, Mi Luohua discovered a problem, that is, the authorization time of 'US3728480 A' was too long and the price was too low.

Now when Milohua sues other companies, the patent fees required start at 8% of the selling price, and the time is also limited. Normally one year, but up to three years, and it will be renewed upon expiration.

Since Mi Luohua discovered that the patent 'US3728480 A' allowed them to make money while lying down, they wanted to block the throat of the video game industry and make all video game production companies pay themselves. At this time, With long-term licensing and extremely low licensing fees, Atari has the best assets in the industry.

So, when Nolan Bushnell sold Atari, MCA and Disney offered tens of millions of dollars. Because they discovered that this license would allow them to develop freely in the gaming field without having to worry about being banned like other companies. Milo Huaka’s neck is asking for a crazy price.”

Steve Jobs, who was leaning on the sofa, looked at Ethan.

In his field of vision, Ethan's cheeks were already red at this moment.

Although Jobs knew that Ethan was extremely angry now, he still wanted to say the last words——

Ethan, my brother, although you are very angry, there is one thing I must tell you.

According to my friend, before we met, Nolan Bushnell had already sold the patent license of 'US3728480 A' as Atari's core asset, even if Atari had not yet reached an agreement with Mirowa agreement, but Nolan Bushnell is also trying to use this license in exchange for help from MCA or Disney.”

My friend said that Nolan Bushnell and others should have known from the beginning that Snake Game was infringing.

They even have a way to avoid this infringement, and that is to state in the licensing contract between you that you hand over the production of the game Snake Game to them, instead of directly leaving the arcade machine in their company.

But he never told you.

My friend can't tell you the specific reason, but it shouldn't be difficult to guess about something like this, right?

Jobs opened his mouth slightly and gestured to Ethan.

Although he didn't make a sound, Ethan had heard everything clearly——

Copyright!

MFxxk!!!!!

Ethan roared angrily and overturned the small coffee table next to him to the ground!

Son of a bitch Atari!!!!!

I'm going to kill you!!!!

Note: ①Sidney Sheinberg, Jewish, President and CEO of MCA and President of Universal. ②The most valuable thing about Atari is the patent licensing of video games. The reason why Atari can make consoles and continue to make consoles after Atari collapsed, and it is even the only one in North America that insists on making consoles, is not because they The technology is awesome, but the license obtained in the primitive era was too cheap. Unfortunately, there is no way to follow Warner. It's a bad movie, and whoever takes advantage of it will die.

PS, I made up the three percent licensing fee and twenty years in the article because there is no public data for this paragraph. I just said it is very low and very long.