Chapter 1410
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"Bill, take a look at this invitation letter." Ballmer placed an invitation letter on Bill Gates's desk.
Lenovo Kingsoft? Why did they send me an invitation letter? Could it be that they had developed a powerful software product?
Bill Gates suddenly remembered what Feng Yu had told him. Microsoft's PC operating system will be challenged. Could it be?
Bill Gates quickly opened the invitation letter. It says that Lenovo Kingsoft will be producing a PC operating system. It will be a Windows operating system based on Linux, and it will be sold at an unprecedented low price.
Ballmer saw the shocked expression on Bill Gates's face. He had the same expression when he saw the invitation letter.
What surprised him the most was that Lenovo Kingsoft did not hold this product launch in Hua Xia. Instead, they held the launch in New York, Wind and Rain – Empire State Building.
It is obvious what Feng Yu is trying to do. He is targeting Microsoft, as Microsoft is the overlord of PC operating systems!
"Inform all the directors to return immediately. We will hold an emergency meeting!"
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"Bill, what's wrong? Why are you calling us back so urgently? Did someone pass on the wrong message? "Paul Allen asked angrily.
Paul Allen still has work to attend to at his company. He was in the middle of a meeting when he was called back by Microsoft. Paul Allen had said that he will not attend the meeting, but Ballmer told him that Bill Gates had said that everyone must be present. Whoever fails to return will have to bear the consequences.
Paul Allen was furious at Ballmer for using his connections to intimidate Feng Yu. That's why he purposely said this.
As for sending the wrong message, that was obviously impossible. He didn't believe that Ballmer would make such a low-level mistake.
Bill Gates ignored Paul Allen and looked at the rest of the people. "Everyone is here. Ballmer, can you introduce the situation?"
After Ballmer told them about the invitation, the conference room immediately fell into a deathly silence. They had never expected a "small company" like Lenovo Kingsoft dares to challenge Microsoft's position in the Windows operating system!
"Steve, are you joking with us? Hua Xia's Lenovo Kingsoft is holding a press conference to announce their PC operating system? Even the Fruit Company and IBM can't compete with us in this area. How can that small company compete with us? "
Lenovo Kingsoft is the biggest software company in Hua Xia. But compared to Microsoft, it is a small company.
Ballmer said, "Paul, let me remind you. Last month, < Forbes > did a valuation of Lenovo Kingsoft, and they felt that Lenovo Kingsoft was the top non-listed software company and even the top non-listed IT companies. They estimate the market value of this company to be over 50 billion USD! "
"50 billion USD? Is this even considered a big company? Not to mention when we were at our peak, even now, our market value is more than USD 400 billion, right? At most, they are one-eighth of us. How many IT companies in the world had this kind of market value? How many IT companies can be compared to us in terms of market value? "
"In terms of market share, many of our software products are number one. To put it bluntly, many of our products are in a monopoly position. Can they do it? Even in the Hua Xia and Eastern Europe markets, they are only on par with us. As for the other markets, they are far behind us. "
"They are not as good as us in all aspects. How can they compete with us? I think they are only trying to spread the news to help them get listed. This way, they can sell their shares at a high price. "
Paul Allen's comments got the support of many people. All of them had heard that Lenovo Kingsoft is preparing to be listed.
It is normal for them to release some good news to boost the share prices before they get listed. Even if this news is proven to be wrong, and the share prices plunge, the shareholders might have sold their shares and left. It is the individual investors who suffered losses.
Bill Gates suddenly said. "Don't forget that Microsoft is only a small company producing software for IBM in the past. But now, we have overtaken IBM. Our scale in the past is much smaller than Lenovo Kingsoft now. "
"That's right. We are at the right time. At that time, operating systems are the best, and we are the best in the industry with simpler operating systems. Our other products, like office software, had also become the best in the world. "
"Since we can do it, why can't they do it? Let's not talk about other markets. Just the Chinese and Eastern Europe markets are more advantageous than us. "
"Bill, I agree with what you said. But if they had held their product launch in Hua Xia or Moscow, I believe they might have developed a good operating system. But they chose to hold it in New York, and that means they had developed an English version of their operating system. Do you think it is possible? "Paul Allen asked.
No matter if it is Hua Xia or Eastern Europe, their mother tongue is not English. How can they develop an English operating system? It should be more reasonable for them to develop an operating system in Russian or Chinese.
Hearing Paul Allen's words, Bill Gates also felt that he might have been too nervous. But Feng Yu had said that he will give Microsoft a blow on their office software, and it really happened.
Why is it impossible for Feng Yu to give Microsoft a blow on their operating system? Feng Yu had become the World's Richest Man at such a young age and owns many high-quality assets. He must be very proud.
Even if it is to save face, Feng Yu will still invest a large sum of money to develop an operating system. At least with their geographical advantage, they can gain a foothold in Hua Xia and Eastern Europe.
"Have you all thought about this? Lenovo Group is listed in Hong Kong, and Lenovo Kingsoft is also listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Even if they are going to be listed, they should also be in Hong Kong. Why would they choose New York?" Bill Gates asked.
"Maybe they are going to be listed on NASDAQ. Since Lenovo Group and Lenovo Kingsoft are listed on different stock exchanges, they can lower their risks. Furthermore, how can Hong Kong's media attention be compared to our New York? Hong Kong is the world's biggest, most prosperous, and richest city! "Paul Allen said proudly.
"Err … never mind. Everyone, get ready. If they are really developing or had successfully developed a PC operating system, then we must suppress them. If they are only trying to create hype, then we must stop them from doing so. Paul, will you lead the team to attend their product launch? "
Paul Allen smiled. "Sure. I want to see how they are going to put on a show!"
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