Microsoft's new operating system was released, and everyone in Microsoft felt proud. They had been suppressed by Lenovo Kingsoft for the past few months, and they were frustrated.
Since 1995, Microsoft had never been bullied like this. Even before 1995, Microsoft was already very powerful, but it was not as powerful as it is now.
Since 1995, all hardware manufacturers had to listen to Microsoft. All their hardware must be compatible with Microsoft's operating system. This is because Microsoft's operating system is the best and has the highest sales. PCs with Microsoft's operating system installed will sell better.
The software developed by those software manufacturers must also be compatible with Microsoft's operating system. If it is not compatible with Microsoft's operating system, the sales will not be good, unless it is a special type of software.
Microsoft had been the leader of the IT industry for ten years. Even when the whole world was suing Microsoft, Microsoft's position was not affected. But Microsoft was challenged by a company they had never thought highly of.
From the smartphone operating system, to office software, to PC operating system, Microsoft had been going against them every step of the way.
At that time, Microsoft could not teach them a lesson.
But now, it is different. Once Microsoft's new operating system is released, their competitors will be defeated. Microsoft's competitors in the past were defeated by Microsoft in the past, and it will not be an exception this time.
Just when Bill Gates and the rest thought they had won, Steve Ballmer brought a piece of bad news to them.
"Bill, Intel had rejected our request."
"What? Intel dares to reject our request?! "Bill Gates felt this was unbelievable.
Intel might not be following Microsoft's lead. But ever since Microsoft became the industry leader, Intel had to follow Microsoft's orders. It is because of Microsoft's operating system that the PC industry can develop so fast. Microsoft's credit is higher than all the hardware manufacturers.
Microsoft's success had brought more benefits to the hardware manufacturers. Even Intel, the top hardware manufacturer, had to use Microsoft's operating system on their CPU.
Are they not afraid that Microsoft will add some programs to their operating system to improve AMD's CPU?
That's right. Intel is not afraid now. AMD had joined Feng Yu's side, and Lenovo Kingsoft is now on the same side.
In the past, Intel had no choice. Microsoft was the biggest company in the world, and IBM and Apple could not do anything to Microsoft. Microsoft's software and IT dominance was unshakable.
However, things were different now. Intel had a new choice. They could choose to support XOS, a cheaper system, which was also in line with the interests of PC manufacturers.
The interests of PC manufacturers and the interests of hardware manufacturers were the same. In other words, they complemented each other.
That means Intel can ask Microsoft to make some changes, like lowering their retail prices. If not, Intel will not install Microsoft's core in their chips.
"Bill, the impact of XOS is greater than we thought. Lenovo Kingsoft had paid a high price to promote their operating system. Now, more than half of the hardware manufacturers and PC manufacturers had been taken over by them. Based on this trend, all hardware manufacturers would support XOS in the future, without exception. At that time, we will be even more passive. "
Powerful software could keep hardware manufacturers in check, but hardware manufacturers could also keep software companies in check if they joined forces. This was why Microsoft could not produce their own branded PC. Even though they had the advantage, they could not do it.
If Microsoft used its position as the top software manufacturer to produce PC, the other PC manufacturers' profits will be affected. Microsoft might really monopolize the PC industry, and those hardware manufacturers do not want to see this.
That's why if Microsoft wants to produce PC, all the hardware manufacturers will raise their prices, and Microsoft's PC will not be competitive. Even Microsoft's software cannot make up for the difference.
Microsoft had negotiated with Intel to stop using XOS and will only use Microsoft's operating system. They will use Intel's position as the top CPU manufacturer to squeeze out XOS sales.
However, they had forgotten that they were no longer the same as before, and the other party had to comply with whatever they said. They raised this condition but did not give Inco any benefits. How could Inco agree to it?
Furthermore, Lenovo Kingsoft had given Intel some benefits, and Intel was satisfied with it.
"Contact all the hardware manufacturers. Lenovo Kingsoft must have given them some benefits. Do you think we should pay some price to squeeze them out and sign an exclusive contract, or compete with Lenovo Kingsoft head-on? "Bill Gates hesitated for the first time.
"Exclusive contract is not possible. Lenovo Kingsoft must have signed the contract first, and we will have to pay a high price. That's why we can only compete head-on." Ballmer said.
"Then go ahead and sign the contract as soon as possible. We will use the market to speak!"
After Ballmer left, Paul Allen entered the room.
"Bill Gates, the situation is not looking good."
"It's not looking good, but we are Microsoft. Our position will not be challenged so easily!" Bill Gates said confidently.
"Our new operating system had been released for a few days, but those software companies did not announce that they will only introduce products that support our new operating system. They don't even have products that are compatible with our new operating system. This is impossible in the past!"
In the past, when Microsoft introduced the new operating system, those software companies will announce that they will develop products that support Microsoft's new operating system and make their existing products compatible with it.
But this time, all the software companies did not say anything. They seem to have never considered supporting Microsoft's new operating system.
If they do not support Microsoft's new operating system, how are they going to sell their products and let more users use it? Unless they thought that more users would choose the XOS system or continue using the XP system, and not many people would choose to buy the new VISTA system!
"Don't worry. At this time, we must be firm. We must let those software companies know that it's their loss not to support our new operating system. When those PC manufacturers introduce their PCs that are compatible with our new operating system, they will regret it and start patching the compatibility patches! "
Bill Gates' confidence also influenced Paul Allen. He thought for a while and agreed with Bill Gates. This is because they are Microsoft!
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