Bill Gates kept quiet again. Microsoft is also facing a big problem. Last July, many companies sued Microsoft for monopolizing the market, and Microsoft promised to stop anti-competitive business practices.
This is simple. Microsoft used its position as the market leader in operating systems to force hardware manufacturers to pay operating system fees for their PCs, even if the PC is not using Microsoft operating system!
This shows how overbearing Microsoft is at that time. Because of this condition, the government intervened, and Microsoft's share prices plummeted.
Especially Apple. They had been suing Microsoft, claiming that Microsoft's operating system infringed Apple's patent. At that time, Apple was not led by Steve Jobs.
Microsoft's hands are tied in the US, and they urgently need to enter the overseas market to prove that they are still the market leader. This is to prevent Apple and other companies from taking away the market share.
Microsoft is not the only operating system company. Apple's operating system is also used by many companies in the US, Europe, and even Asia. These companies are Microsoft's competitors, and they are able to stop Microsoft from entering the market. For example, India has its own operating system, and Microsoft had been struggling to introduce it.
Also, Hua Xia's creativity is world-famous. Hua Xia will have another company that also developed a good operating system, and Microsoft will lose the opportunity to enter Hua Xia.
It's just a matter of time. Feng Yu was telling Bill Gates that the longer they delay, the more disadvantageous it is for Microsoft.
Feng Yu also said that he has the ability to stop Microsoft from entering Hua Xia.
This is not an exaggeration. Feng Yu only needs to tell the leaders that Hua Xia should develop its own operating system, and Microsoft will not be able to enter Hua Xia.
In Feng Yu's previous life, although Microsoft's operating system is widely used, the government, enterprises, etc. still use some special operating systems developed by Hua Xia.
Also, this is related to the security of the internet. After Lenovo acquired IBM, the US government immediately removed IBM from the government procurement list. Although the price is lower, the government still does not dare to buy it. They are afraid Lenovo will install a backdoor program in their PCs.
Hua Xia's government is also the same. Why did they choose to buy Lenovo's PC instead of cheaper ones? He was worried that some information would be accidentally leaked out because of the security issue.
Of course, these reasons will not stop Microsoft from entering Hua Xia. How did Microsoft become popular in Feng Yu's previous life? This is because Kingsoft is also using a cracked version of Microsoft operating system.
At that time, many companies, individuals, and even the government in Hua Xia were using Microsoft's pirated software, and Microsoft did not care. After the people in Hua Xia got used to pirated software, Microsoft started to attack Kingsoft, which was the most popular software company in Hua Xia. They monopolized the market and no longer have any competitors in Hua Xia!
This method had caused Microsoft to lose a lot of profits, and it is a last resort. Now, if Feng Yu agreed to Feng Yu's conditions, he will be able to introduce genuine Microsoft software in Hua Xia and still get high profits. This is crucial to Microsoft's development.
"Feng, I need to discuss with the rest. Can you tell me how much you want Microsoft to lower the price of their operating system? "Bill Gates asked.
"The full operating system must include at least Win95 and Office. Of course, we will also install Microsoft's Internet Explorer on all PCs. This will be beneficial to Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Hmmm … I thought for a while and decided to give Microsoft 100 RMB, including the free upgrades. "
"100 RMB? How much USD is that? "Bill Gates has a bad feeling about this. He remembered that the USD exchange rate is much higher than the RMB.
"Around 12 USD." Feng Yu replied casually.
"What? 12 USD? How can this be possible?! Any of our original software costs more than 12 USD to use. For example, the Win95 system costs at least 100 USD. You're only willing to give us one-tenth of the price, but you want us to install other software. How can this be? "
This price is ridiculous, and Bill Gates will never agree to it!
"Bill, let me remind you. If you cooperate with Lenovo, you will still be able to make money. After all, after the operating system is developed, you will be able to charge for every installed set of operating system. If no one is using Microsoft's operating system, Microsoft will get nothing. "
"How can this be possible? Our operating system is the best."
"But there are still many operating system and software companies in the world. Also, our Hua Xia also has more than one operating system company. Do you believe that if those companies work together to develop a Chinese operating system, Microsoft will lose the market share of Hua Xia? "
"You all do not have such good engineers." Bill Gates replied confidently.
Microsoft's strength is because they have the best software engineers in the world. This is also the reason why they are ahead of other companies.
"But I have money. Most of Microsoft's engineers are poached from other companies. I don't need to poach your core engineers. I only need to poach those engineers who know Chinese. What do you think? "Feng Yu smiled and asked.
Threat! Feng Yu is threatening him! Bill Gates is very unhappy, but he can't find any words to retort. Feng Yu has the funds to do this. Just his Microsoft shares are worth a lot.
Furthermore, Feng Yu must have connections with Hua Xia's government. Microsoft will not be able to compete with them!
"But the price you are offering is too low."
"There's no other choice. Hua Xia's economy is still poor, and no one is willing to use expensive products. Haven't you all seen pirated products in other countries? If Hua Xia's price is the same as the US's, then I can guarantee that the pirated version of Hua Xia will make it hard for Microsoft to sell the original version. "
It was like this in Feng Yu's previous life. Although Microsoft had signed contracts with many PC manufacturers, don't forget there is another type of PC called self-assembled computer!
This type of PC does not come with its own software, and it is the most popular way to assemble a PC. This is because it is self-assembled and does not have to be branded. It is much cheaper. The price of a PC with the same specifications and the same brand can vary by 50%! After that, the operating system will be cracked and will not cost a single cent. In the end, Microsoft's operating system is much cheaper in Hua Xia than in the US.
"I need to think about it. I cannot give you an answer now. Also, I think you should know that the board of directors will not approve this price! "Bill Gates tried to persuade Feng Yu again.
Feng Yu laughed. "You are the Chairman, right? You can decide what to do. I hope to hear from you soon. Let's work together to make Microsoft successful! "
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