By hook or by crook.
In order to kill the Star Cloud system promoted by Xing Hai Technologies, Google was really going all out!
They would rather bear the huge risk of public opinion. Even if they were seriously investigated by the Z country's information security department, even if they became the target of public criticism, they still did something like opening the back door.
Because if they did not do it, they would be slowly waiting for death. With the growth rate of the Star Cloud system, it would threaten the dominance of the Android system in another six months.
If they did it, there would still be a glimmer of hope. As long as the Star Cloud system was destroyed, it would be strangled in the cradle! Then, they would have a spokesperson come out to apologize and find a few "unintentional" excuses. At most, they would be fined by the Z country's government. These were all bearable.
As long as the Star Cloud system was destroyed, as long as most of the Z people were still using the Android system, there would be ways to make up for the price they paid now in the future.
So, they did it without hesitation.
…
Hardware R&D department.
A senior hardware engineer found the "back door" that Google had tampered with.
"They tampered with the motherboard driver," the engineer said.
"The Java virtual machine implants a line of detection code on the motherboard driver. When you refresh the phone, if it's an Android system, the refresh will pass. If it's a non-Android system, this line of detection code will start to work, causing the motherboard circuit control chip to be unable to work, causing the phone to be unable to boot.
This kind of back door at the driver level is not scary. It's easier to block this back door.
What's really scary is the back door written in the hardware code. This kind of back door cannot be blocked unless the faulty hardware is replaced. "
As for whether this kind of back door existed, there was no doubt that it existed through Google's actions. But this kind of "back door" was a trump card that would kill you at the last moment. It would not be opened until the last moment.
There were also a few ready-made examples:
In the 1991 Gulf War, the coalition forces carried out a full-scale air raid on Iraq. Iraq's radar warning system did not respond. The reason was that the country's air defense radars were all purchased from France and used chips from the M nation.
In the 2000 Iranian nuclear crisis, the "Stuxnet virus" became famous. It almost paralyzed all the country's centrifuge equipment, causing the country's nuclear program to stagnate for several years. The reason was that the computers controlling the centrifuges were all using chips from the M nation.
In 20X8, the "Fuse Gate" incident broke out at Intel. Many of the company's chips had serious technical flaws that lasted for more than a decade. Professionals pointed out that the flaws in Intel's chips could affect the personal information security of almost all computer and mobile device users, affecting hundreds of millions of devices.
Whether or not it was safe to use foreign systems and foreign chips was something that could not be seen at the moment. The vast majority of people only felt that it was useful and did not care too much about these issues. Only when the situation changed drastically and a crisis erupted would they realize that it was already too late, and it was too late for regrets.
Chen Jin asked, "What's the way to completely eliminate the threat of the backdoor?"
"From hardware to software, we'll use our own products."
The engineer said, "Including your own CPU, your own motherboard, DARM memory, NAND storage, your own battery, and even your own camera and screen. It would be best if all of them are made in China."
"In terms of software, including the operating system, low-level drivers, and hardware programs, it's best to use our own. That way, it's absolutely safe and controllable. Even if there are inevitably some loopholes, the loopholes are controlled by us. The significance is completely different from being controlled by others."
Chen Jin nodded. "That is to say, our Star Cloud Technologies system must be completely localized. Only then can we completely get rid of the backdoor threat."
"Yes!"
The Star Cloud system would only be unafraid of any threats if it was installed on a 100% domestic phone.
Could Xing Hai Technologies achieve this?
Yes!
Currently, Chen Jin had Zhongxin International on his left hand and Purple Ray Group on his right. He could produce all the CPU, memory, and storage chips independently. There were many domestic suppliers of screens, motherboards, cameras, batteries, and other hardware. It was not too much pressure to create a "100% domestic phone."
But the problem was that many mobile phone manufacturers adopted a shelf-style purchase strategy. In the process of purchasing various chips and components, they would not only look at the price, but also the performance. They would not look at whether the components were made in China, but whether it was cost-effective. They would only place an order for the components with the highest cost-performance ratio. The profits of mobile phone manufacturers were meager. If they did not do so, they would not be able to survive.
Therefore, in order to promote the Star Cloud system, Xing Hai Technologies had to request hardware manufacturers that joined the "Star Alliance" to purchase as many domestic components as possible. If necessary, they would even have to give up the "shelf-style purchase strategy" and purchase some domestic components that were not cost-effective.
But would the hardware manufacturers be able to accept such a request?
Chen Jin shook his head. He felt that even if he promised Zhongxin International and Purple Ray Group that they would sell their chips at a lower price, those hardware manufacturers would be put in a difficult position. There would not be many who would respond!
He gritted his teeth. "If it really doesn't work out, Xing Hai Technologies can only enter the market and make mobile phones! The profit margin of a mobile phone is not high, and we have to lose money! But someone has to do it. If they don't take the lead, Xing Hai Technologies will! "
However.
Perhaps they felt the huge difficulties that Xing Hai Technologies was facing.
On the 8th of May.
On the government's side, a team led by the number two elder sent a large number of officials from various departments. After a detailed inspection and research of Xing Hai Technologies.
Then, Xing Hai Technologies was given a shocking gift package!
Including 10 billion in financial support (deducted in the form of tax exemption).
Government purchase orders worth 30 billion were issued.
At the panel meeting.
The elder solemnly said to Chen Jin, "Little Chen, the task of breaking the monopoly of the foreign system is in your hands.
10 billion in support funds may be far from enough. So, I hope that you won't think that it's too little and don't give up on this cause.
I guarantee here that as long as your mobile phones are made in China, from hardware to software, the government will be the first to purchase them! Give all civil servants a Star Cloud mobile phone!
Also, eliminate all the equipment used by scientific research institutions and the military that is installed with the Android system! All the orders will be given to you!
Our attitude is clear. No matter how much we have to pay, we must not let the problematic system infiltrate every key department.
Little Chen, please believe in the country's promise and ability. As long as you can make the products and make them well, you don't have to worry about not being able to sell them and not being able to reach a certain scale. The country is your most solid backing. "
It turned out that after the "backdoor" incident of the Android system broke out, the country had made up its mind to completely eliminate the Android system, at least in all government agencies.
They would change to support the domestic Star Cloud system.
Chen Jin was overjoyed. With the country backing him up and government orders for blood transfusions, what else did he need to worry about? He just had to roll up his sleeves and work hard.
He immediately promised that he would speed up the progress and strive to produce the first product that was installed with the Star Cloud system within three months. He would not let down the country's ardent expectations.
…
10th of May.
The news of Xing Hai Technologies and the government reaching a strategic partnership was announced.
The vast majority of citizens were collectively excited and applauded.
The number of domestic hardware manufacturers that applied to join the "Star Alliance" skyrocketed again.
In order to obtain the government purchase orders, Tiny Pepper Company, Aiai Mobile Company, and other mobile phone manufacturers accepted Xing Hai Technologies' conditions and agreed to the principle of "domestic components first." They promised to try their best to purchase domestic components for their mobile phones.
The confidence of the programmers was greatly boosted. They were all optimistic about the Star Cloud system. On that day, the "Star Cloud Studio" was downloaded more than 500,000 times.
Only the senior executives of Google were expressionless and their hands and feet were cold.
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