Chapter 1772
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Decker looked at Sanders in shock. "What did you say? Those mobile phone manufacturers will join the HOS camp?! "
Sanders leaned back on the sofa and crossed his legs. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. "What's wrong? Are you surprised? Don't those mobile phone manufacturers want to join the best mobile operating system? "
This is just like when Microsoft's PC operating system dominated the market. All the PC manufacturers wanted to join Microsoft. Apple insisted on developing its own operating system, but its sales were not good and almost went bankrupt.
If Apple had not gone bankrupt, Microsoft would have monopolized the market. Bill Gates had no choice but to invest a sum of money to save Apple. If not, there will be no Apple now!
Apple's existence can give Microsoft a reason to fight the anti-trust lawsuits and can also use Apple's high-priced software to get rid of Microsoft's image as a profiteer.
Apple's operating system is not as good as ours. They are selling their operating system at such high prices. Isn't it normal for our operating system to be more effective?
Although Microsoft, Apple, and the rest of the companies do not admit it, the HOS operating system is the best smartphone operating system in the market.
Those mobile phone manufacturers had also noticed that as smartphones become popular, their sales will increase, and the functional phone market will shrink.
Smartphones have all the functions that functional phones have. Smartphones have the functions that smartphones do not have. If the prices of smartphones can be lowered, functional phones will be phased out of the market.
It is just like how the PC manufacturers' profits are not as high as the software sellers. It will be the same for the mobile phone industry, especially the smartphone industry.
Once HOS dominates the smartphone market, the PC manufacturers will have to make changes. This is the advantage of having a monopoly.
"How can you guarantee that those mobile phone manufacturers will join HOS?" Decker narrowed his eyes. He is also thinking about how he will make HOS dominate the market if he is Lenovo Kingsoft's CEO.
"Dirk, I think you know how the CD-ROM drives on computers are popularized, right?" Saunders asked with a smile.
Optical drive? What has this got to do with the operating system?
Wait a minute. The optical drive is marketed through a standard alliance. Does that mean Lenovo Kingsoft is going to form a system alliance?
In the past, Wind & Rain Electronics had authorized a portion of the CD-ROM standards alliance's patents so that other participants could independently develop and upgrade the CD-ROM in exchange for their support for this standard.
This time, will Lenovo Kingsoft release the source code of HOS?
Dirk suddenly realized that it was not impossible. This is because Lenovo Kingsoft's operating system is based on open source Linux, and the source code does not need to be kept confidential.
Of course, Lenovo Kingsoft must have upgraded their products. If not, many people would have copied them. Does that mean they're planning to do open source licensing? Or was it a partial license?
"You mean, our Dai Er can also join this faction and do system development?"
"Not only that, you can also create your own application software, optimize your hardware, and so on. Honestly, do you all have the confidence to do system development better than Lenovo Kingsoft? Therefore, it's better to make better application software or work hard on hardware optimization. This is the most suitable development path for hardware manufacturers like you. "
"This way, not only can you enter the more profitable software market, but you can also develop your own tablet computer. Isn't that good?"
"As long as you all agree, AMD will be your Dai Er's biggest supplier in the future. This is a win-win situation."
Sanders did not mention that he will be their sole supplier. Dai Er will never agree to this request. But if Dai Er agrees to give AMD a bigger order, the rest of the PC manufacturers can also do the same. This way, AMD will overtake Intel in no time.
Of course, this is only an ideal situation. In reality, it might not be so easy. Sanders is not confident that all the PC manufacturers will agree. Even if all the PC manufacturers agree, AMD's current production capacity is not enough.
Although AMD's factory is still expanding, it needs time. Based on Feng Yu's requirements and Sanders's plan, AMD needs 3 to 5 years to catch up with Intel and then overtake them in another 3 to 5 years.
Dirk kept quiet for a while and did not reject Sanders directly. "Sanders, I think I need to discuss with the board of directors before I can give you a final answer."
Sanders laughed and stood up. "Of course. I can wait. Dirk, let me remind you. The first to agree will surely make Feng the happiest. Feng Yu had never mistreated his own people. "
Dirk's heart skipped a beat. He almost couldn't help but agree right away. But he is only the CEO and not the Chairman. Even if he is the Chairman, he cannot agree to such an important request. After all, the Chairman does not have absolute control over the company.
After Sanders left, Dirk immediately reported to the Chairman. He requested for a board meeting to discuss the company's future development. This matter will affect Dai Er's future development for decades to come!
… …
"Dirk, I am still busy with the layoffs. What's so urgent?" One of the directors asked.
Anyone who had flown for 6 to 7 hours and did not even have a minute's rest will not be in a good mood.
Furthermore, Dai Er had acquired a big company and is laying off employees. This is the biggest issue for Dai Er this year. The global economy is not doing well this year, and Dai Er had invested a large sum of money. They do not want this investment to be Dai Er's Waterloo. Dai Er's target is to overtake Lenovo and become the world's number one!
Dirk is not only the CEO of Dai Er. He is also one of the board members. His authority is only second to the Chairman. This director had competed with Dirk for the CEO position in the past. That's why they are not on good terms.
Dirk glanced at the director. "Lei Sen, when everyone is here, I'll naturally say it. Also, this matter is more important than the project you are in charge of. "
Lei Sen twitched his mouth. He does not think anything is more important than the project he is in charge of. This Dirk only knows how to scare people. The Chairman must be wrong to choose Dirk to be the CEO. If he is the CEO, Dai Er will surely be doing better than now. How can Hua Xia's Lenovo be the world's number one PC manufacturer?
When the Chairman entered the meeting room, everyone was already there.
"Dirk, tell us about the situation."
"This is an important matter that concerns the rise and fall of our Dai Wei …"
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