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"Operating system?" Jim repeated the word with great interest, and then shook his head regretfully, "Now is not the best time to cut into the computer operating system. Microsoft's win95 is too successful, and it may be very difficult to shake its position." Disaster."

As the initial investor of Netscape and the largest shareholder of the company at present, Jim can be said to be the actual commander of Netscape and the decision maker of Netscape's fight against Microsoft.However, even if he is so proud, he also understands that today's computer operating system is about to be completely enveloped by Microsoft, and any behavior that wants to get involved in sharing profits may be futile, and it will also lead to crazy attacks from the other party.

Chen Yuanming smiled slightly, "Who said that the operating system can only be used on personal computers? I think everyone here is well aware of the recent upsurge in pda research and development, not to mention those projects that are under development or have failed, just the palm company The newly released PDA product Pilot has achieved remarkable success. In China, a company I hold shares in is also developing a similar PDA product, using the prototype of the former GO company's system, and has also achieved very good sales results. But Both Palm and us have taken many detours in the development of the system, and this detour is bound to be repeated in other companies. Doesn’t everyone feel familiar with this situation?”

He paused, looking around at everyone in the field, "Actually, this kind of situation has happened before, when personal computers just started to develop. At that time, there was no unified computer operating system on the market, whether it was Apple or Microsoft. It was an extremely small existence. But they seized the opportunity, launched their own system, and stood at the top of the personal computer field."

At this time Jim frowned slightly, "You mean...the current PDA competition is a new round of personal computer competition?"

"It's not just a pda." Chen Yuanming corrected this statement, "It should be called 'mobile communication'. This is not only a change at the computer level, but also at the traditional communication level. Today, communication giants like AT&T have split into With the addition of Lucent, it can be seen that the entire traditional communication industry is constantly moving closer to the Internet, and the second-generation mobile communication network has begun to appear. Just like the PDA trend, this technology based on digital communication will gradually be accepted and widely used by people."

This is no secret to everyone here. In fact, the United States is currently struggling with the issue of second-generation mobile communications, and there is no winner yet, so more companies are still on the sidelines.

"You mean...to make an embedded system? Some functions can be extended to mobile devices such as pdas or mobile phones. A cross-platform programming language like java?" Mark on the side also spoke, as the first generation The creator of the Netscape browser, this big boy with black-rimmed glasses is also one of the core technologies of Netscape, so he reacted very quickly to this topic.

Java is a programming language launched by Sun Company last year. It is highly respected by the industry because it can be used across platforms.At present, it has become a fashion to write programs in java, and even Netscape's browser cannot avoid the use of this new language.

Chen Yuanming shook his head, "Java is great, but Sun's operating model is not ideal. They created this platform, but they can't make any profit from it. From a business point of view, this is a failed attempt."

Saying this among a group of technicians will inevitably attract a slightly helpless approval.The computer industry is always so cruel, and technology changes day and night, but not every item can bring profits.Whoever can exchange technology for money will be the final winner.

"So what we need to try now is to create a new type of operating system for mobile devices. This kind of system should be extremely simple and efficient, have the most basic operating functions, and can generate branches to accommodate the current 2G communication standards."

Can something like this be developed?Everyone in the room was thinking and came to the conclusion that they could.Whether it is the current mobile phone or PDA device, the storage capacity is extremely limited. Today's mobile communication needs not omnipotence, but what Chen Yuanming said: "simple and efficient".

But being able to do it does not mean that they are going to get involved. This is different from the browser, it is a brand new field, and it takes enough persuasion and courage to take this step.

Jim pondered for a moment, and finally asked the key question, "So how can we ensure that it can occupy the market after researching such an operating system?"

"Of course it is to build this platform with several major mobile phone manufacturers. Just like Microsoft, the reason why it can become Microsoft is not because of its excellent operating system, but because it has joined forces with IBM to occupy the market. If several major mobile phone manufacturers stand on our side Here, why worry that this platform can’t be built.”

The dividing point between Apple and Microsoft may be ibm. Microsoft used to be an insignificant gadget to ibm, but now he has been able to stand up to the blue giant.This is the magic of the operating system, or the "platform effect". Microsoft has occupied the "window" of the computer through windows, so can they use another operating system to occupy the "window" of the mobile phone?

Speaking of this, it is not just a question of feasibility.There may be no business wizards here, but they will not lose to anyone in concept research.And the mobile phone is a very wonderful existence. Nowadays, no computer company is willing to pay attention to it. It is too weak and too simple to be taken seriously.But isn't the personal computer in the past weak and simple for a giant server?

"We... can give it a try".

After a buzz of whispering, Jim made a decision.Becoming 'the next Microsoft' is an allure no technology company can refuse.

"We should try it too." Chen Yuanming changed the word into an affirmative sentence. "Everything that Netscape stands on today is not secure. After this deal expires, will AOL go to Microsoft? Will Apple develop its own browser, like it has done with its other software? Not to mention Computer sellers like HP and Dell are partners of Microsoft..."

"But when this fragile alliance finally fell apart, we had established a solid platform in the browser field. An existence that is not connected by profit, but by technology. The development of the mobile phone field will make this window from the Internet Open bigger. Maybe one day, people will get rid of the shackles of personal computers and use simpler mobile communication devices to communicate and work. At that time, they will find that our systems and software are everywhere..."

For the goal of the Internet platform, Netscape has made many changes, such as simplifying the basic browser to make it more clear and simple; such as using some functions as extensions, allowing users to choose to add them; compared to the open source preparations that will take a long time... …it was a clearly visible path that anyone at Netscape executives could understand and share in its implications.

"And that, my friends, is the platform effect I was looking for."

Chen Yuanming gave a conclusion with a smile.It is also a brand new, smooth road that will not be sniped by anyone for the time being.

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"You kidnapped a system developer just like that?" The laughter on the phone was indescribably joyful.

Chen Yuanming also smiled, "I was thinking about this when I read Anxin's annual report last time. Let Anxin develop the mobile phone system alone, the efficiency is too slow, and it is not easy to go abroad. Only with a unified standard mobile phone system can we It is easier to use Anxin's production capacity."

In fact, this thing also exists in later generations, and it has occupied the field of mobile phones for a very long time. Its name is Symbian, an operating platform shared by more than a dozen mobile phone companies.Today, Europe and the United States are still competing for the standard of mobile phone communication systems, and the old mobile phone companies are also concentrated in the European continent, so it is not surprising that the Symbian system was born in Europe.But the future structure of the mobile phone market is a completely different concept. The entry of Japan, South Korea, and China will definitely make this market more chaotic. If possible, he still hopes that this system can stay under his own name.

Netscape is his most promising partner.The research and development of the mobile phone system is only the first step. The second and third steps are the road to smart phones and real tablet computers. Neither Microsoft nor Apple has yet made efforts in this regard.Due to the appreciation of the stock, Netscape has such a huge capital reserve and has a truly first-class technical force. Why not try to break through?

As long as there is a change in direction, Netscape will face a wider territory, which is also a key element connecting several companies under Chen Yuanming's command.When the mobile communication platform is established, not to mention the development of Anxin or Hongshang, the electronic equipment that Feiyan will produce in the future will have a step up, and it will be easier to jump into the domesticated market.Is there anything more beneficial than this?

"No wonder my uncle laughed so hard that he couldn't find his eyes when he mentioned it to me." Xiao Junyi sighed, "I really didn't expect you to enter the chaos of fighting Microsoft from this angle. Anxin and Hongshang have been developing for more than a year. It is still technically stretched, and it is a good thing to have a strong foreign aid. Maybe it will make An Xin leap onto the world stage."

With the development idea, it is much easier to look at the deployment arrangement. Whether it is Xiao Yun, Xiao Junyi, or the executives of the two companies, they can easily find out the aspects that are beneficial to them.

"It's just that Netscape's management strength is not enough, we need to find a better CEO." Chen Yuanming sighed.

Although Netscape was persuaded to carry out reforms these two times, it is still too tiring to deal with a group of pure technical personnel with real power. It would be a happy thing to have a talented manager like the CEO of Google...

"Why, Mr. Chen can't take care of you recently?" Xiao Junyi's voice showed a hint of cunning, "If I fly over to serve at this time, will I be rewarded?"

Chen Yuanming blinked, and suddenly realized the meaning of these words, "You want to come to America?!"

"That's right. At the end of the month, my second uncle's 90th birthday, my mother finally arranged the plane, and personally called me to visit the United States to celebrate his birthday. It just so happened that you passed the message to my uncle, and it became a double task of exploring the way to Netscape... "

This is something Chen Yuanming never thought of, reuniting with his lover in a foreign country.His heartbeat suddenly quickened, and he took a deep breath, "When will the plane arrive?"

"Can't wait anymore?" Xiao Junyi's voice was full of ridicule.

"Looking beyond the autumn water."

The answer was so blunt that the voice on the phone paused.

"You kid..." The frivolous smile was wiped away affectionately, "Three days later, please clean up and wait for me."