Chapter 111 Good Fighters
Since the founding of Microsoft, the only one who can compare with Bill Gates, or even suppress him, is Paul Allen. However, Paul Allen has already slowly faded out of Microsoft's management due to physical reasons, even in name.
He is still one of the six directors of Microsoft, but basically no one at Microsoft can control Bill Gates, not even representatives of Wall Street!
At this moment, Bill Gates was completely absent from the technician figure who always appeared in the media with a smile on his face. The eyes behind his glasses were just looking at the product department manager coldly.
There was also silence in the office. Several big figures from Microsoft, including President Ballmer who manages Microsoft's daily operations, Chief Technology Officer Myhrvold, and head of the software department Elop.
Well, it’s the man who left Microsoft, became the president of Nokia, then sold the Nokia mobile phone brand to Microsoft, and finally returned to Microsoft as president. Doesn’t it feel familiar...
In addition to Ballmer, Myhrvold, and Elop, several of Microsoft's most important figures, chief financial officer Greg Maffei, head of public relations department Todd and others were all present. These people formed the core of the Microsoft empire.
Rights layer.
The product department manager, who was being watched by Bill Gates, did not dare to say anything at this time. He was good at technology, but he was far from good at dealing with people's hearts.
At this moment, the more powerful he describes Netscape, isn't it wrong to highlight Microsoft? In the end, the current emperor of the Microsoft empire, Bill Gates, cannot be blamed?
No matter how the media reports, Bill Gates doesn't care too much, but he can't let Microsoft be affected by this, otherwise, will he be ordered to leave Microsoft?
Looking at the Netscape browser in front of the screen again, Bill Gates had to admit that from a technical perspective, Netscape's browser was indeed powerful.
"What does Netscape want to do?"
Bill Gates raised his head and looked at the executives in the office. Finally, his eyes fell on Myhrvold, who was in charge of technology. "Netscape really wants to replace Microsoft?!"
Although Bill Gates said this in a joking tone, no one could laugh at this time.
Myhrvold's expression suddenly became very cautious. He didn't think Netscape was that difficult at first, but now that he heard about the features of Netscape's next browser, Myhrvold also started to become cautious.
"If the news is true, the next generation version of Netscape really supports plug-ins and can support third-party software companies to develop software for Netscape in Java language, that means..."
At this moment, even the people in the office who are not very technical know what Myhrvold wants to say, not to mention that they are all the top people in the technology industry.
"Netscape really wants to be the Microsoft of the Internet industry!"
It is conceivable that once Netscape dominates the Internet market and forms an industrial chain with Netscape as the core, and users open Netscape and can use various software, what else do they need Microsoft systems for?
At this time, Bill Gates' vigilance towards Netscape had begun to rise sharply.
When he thought about Netscape's layout, Bill Gates was shocked. What he saw was not only Netscape's support for plug-ins and third-party programs, but also related to another thing. "Netscape wants to become a common provider."
The interface to the Internet!”
Hearing Bill Gates say this, everyone in the office tensed up instantly. The reason why Microsoft can dominate the software industry is because Microsoft's operating system has become an interface that users cannot bypass when using computers.
Nowadays, if an ordinary computer user says that he does not use Microsoft's system, he is basically blind.
And now Bill Gates has seen Netscape's ambitions. Like Microsoft, it also wants to become the indispensable entrance for users to access the Internet. If you want to use the Internet, you can't avoid Netscape!
"Microsoft needs to make changes if it doesn't want to lose the Internet market!" Ballmer and others also said at this time that the Internet is not making money now, but it does not mean that Microsoft is really ready to give up the Internet market.
"Go meet with Netscape. If they agree to sell, Microsoft is willing to pay the price!"
Bill Gates, who really felt the threat from Netscape, quickly made a judgment. Of course, his first thought was to acquire. When Microsoft, a wealthy company, faced an opponent, its first thought was, of course, to kill the opponent with money. This move was useless.
It's always bad.
Greg Maffei, who oversees Microsoft's acquisitions, nodded, then asked, "What if Netscape says no?!"
In recent years, Microsoft has encountered some tough opponents. IBM, Apple, Wangan, Sun, Lotus, Sapphire Systems, Corel and many other companies have not bowed to Microsoft, and some have even gone bankrupt due to fights with Microsoft.
Bill Gates looked at the Netscape browser on the screen, "Then Microsoft is about to usher in a war. No matter how high the cost, Microsoft cannot let the entrance to the Internet be occupied by Netscape!"
Song Yang in San Jose naturally had no way of knowing news from far away in Seattle. Microsoft was in its own league in the technology industry. In its hometown in Seattle, no one could find out news about Microsoft unless Microsoft intentionally released it.
At this moment, Song Yang and Gallo went to the living room to meet Prince, the security guard recommended by Prince. Song Yang thought he was a burly man, but what he saw was a middle-aged man with a very ordinary face, with a kind of carefree look.
In the crowd, I would probably forget that in a blink of an eye.
"Please sit down!"
Song Yang looked at the man in front of him. He could be chosen by Prince to come to Song Yang. Song Yang felt that there must be something special about him.
"Cresse Wolf!" The middle-aged man said to Song Yang. He didn't speak fast, but very calmly.
Song Yang looked at Ulf in front of him, "Prince should have told you that you need to be here as the security director..."
"I understand," Ulf said in the same unhurried tone, "I once sent the Vietnam Task Force in America and experienced the last five years of the Vietnam War. After returning to America, I served as a California federal police officer.
Detective's combat training consultant, and later entered the security industry and worked as a security consultant for some figures. The last mission he performed was during the Gulf War, when he escorted a group of congressmen to Kuwait!"
After waiting for a while, before Ulf could speak again, Gallo couldn't help but asked, "No more?!"
Kresser Wolf glanced at Gallo strangely, thought for a moment, and then added, "Oh, I returned from the battlefield safely, and the person who served as a security escort also returned to America safely!"
Gallo was disappointed when he heard this. He also wanted to hear some legendary stories, about taking the enemy general's head from the army, fighting his way through a heavy siege, and how to protect his employer and fight against the enemy's wits and courage.
He single-handedly dueled with villains and so on, but in the end, Ulf didn't hear anything. His career was really too dull.
When Song Yang just listened, he also felt that his experience was a bit too dull, and there seemed to be no highlight moments. But then he thought about it, and he was able to return unharmed despite being in the task force for five years. Apart from good luck, that meant that Wu
Wolf is strong enough to solve those troubles!
During his tenure as a security guard, whether it was escorting his employer overseas or other tasks, Ulf seemed to have performed "unremarkably" without any problems. Does that mean that Ulf had anticipated the possible risks in advance?
And solved those troubles?!
Those who are good at fighting have no outstanding achievements. They can solve the troubles that arise. Of course, they are more skilled, but they can prevent problems before they happen. Then Ulf's rank is higher than that of those security personnel who have had their shining moments.
A few points higher.
Song Yang looked at Ulf. Ulf was still unremarkable, but Song Yang suddenly felt that it might be a good choice to let Ulf be responsible for security. I'm afraid no one would pay attention to Ulf!
"I hope you, Ulf, can stay and be responsible for the security here. You will be responsible for my future travels here, as well as other security, etc."
Gallo hesitated to speak and looked at Song Yang, wondering how Song Yang could choose this mediocre Ulf.
You must know that Ulf's asking price is not low. In addition to being far higher than the tens of thousands of dollars for daily security, the asking price has reached an astonishing annual salary of 170,000 U.S. dollars. This price is enough to recruit several rangers, SEALs, and Deltas.
Born in a class.
In addition to the high annual salary, Wulf also asked Song Yang to purchase a high accident insurance for him. The beneficiaries were his son, daughter and wife, and he also paid for the medical insurance of his family. This
The conditions can be said to be quite harsh.
Hearing that Song Yang agreed to all his conditions, Ulf looked at Song Yang, "I can only promise that I will do everything possible to avoid accidents, as long as I can still stand!"
There were no empty words, but Ulf's words made people unconsciously believe him. Song Yang nodded. Ulf's accidental risk had already explained everything.
After signing the contract, Ulf quickly got into work mode and asked Song Yang about his daily habits and travel. When he heard that there were no other messy customs, Ulf was relieved at first, and then asked Song Yang
When asked, he may have opponents or enemies.
"Habits are often the biggest risks. I need to eliminate those risks!" Ulf said to Song Yang seriously, taking out his notebook to write down something from time to time.
Hearing Song Yang say that they were just some competitors in the industry, and others like Bledsoe Jayden, etc., Ulf nodded, "I need some weapons and equipment, the kind with licenses.
These may come in handy!”
Ulf wrote a list, and Song Yang took a look at it. It mainly included armor, and a few small weapons and bullets. Song Yang gave the list to Gallo and asked him to prepare it for Ulf.
Gallo glanced at the list and boasted to Ulf, "I lack everything here except these things. The guys prepared by Prince are much more powerful than you!"
At this moment, Song Yang's cell phone suddenly rang, and Irene's urgent voice came from the phone, "Turn on the TV!"
Gallo quickly opened it, and after searching for a few channels, he saw the reason why Erin was so anxious. A picture came out on the TV, and the host reported in a surprised tone, "On behalf of the Microsoft team, we just arrived at the Netscape headquarters.
Chapter completed!