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Chapter 112: Changing the Sky

The scene from the TV showed that at the Netscape headquarters behind the host, the number of media reporters was increasing. Within just a few minutes of reporting, a large number of TV stations, newspapers, magazines and other media who had received the news rushed to the scene.

Come over here and start reporting.

The entire Netscape headquarters scene was almost in chaos. Some reporters even began to rush into the Netscape headquarters. If it were not for the security personnel to stop them, I am afraid that the entire Netscape headquarters would be in chaos at this time.

Even so, through the TV screen, Song Yang could imagine that people at Netscape headquarters were panicking at this time.

Although Netscape's Jim Clark, Marc Andreessen, and Baxter usually talk loudly and want to replace Microsoft at every turn, but in the face of this annual revenue of 13 billion U.S. dollars, they have killed a lot of people.

When a prestigious company competes with General Motors to become the world's largest company by market capitalization, Netscape feels guilty. Only they understand.

Song Yang sighed slightly, looking forward to the arrival of this day but also a little helpless. What he was looking forward to was that the giant Microsoft would finally reach out to the Internet industry, proving that the spring of the Internet was really coming, and the potential of hotmail was huge.

The sponsor also showed up.

Unfortunately, from now on, a huge shadow will be cast over the Internet industry in America. Just like the software industry dominated by Microsoft, from now on, the Internet industry will no longer be able to bypass the giant Microsoft...



Song Yang looked at the Netscape logo that was specially enlarged on the TV, and suddenly had a strange feeling. Netscape might be like the original furry bear empire. When it was alive, it carried Microsoft for the Internet industry, and let Yahoo, AOL, and

Internet companies such as Song Yang’s icq can survive.

When Netscape couldn't hold it any longer, it also warned the world about Microsoft's tyranny. It launched an anti-monopoly policy that put Microsoft in a bad situation, and protected the Internet industry for several years, which also caused Microsoft to completely lose the opportunity to dominate the Internet!

Thinking of this, Song Yang's feelings about Netscape changed. He suddenly hoped that Netscape could carry Microsoft for a few more years. Of course, only a dead bear is a good bear. The same goes for Netscape. The future Internet

The industry will remember Netscape, but...it does not need a living Netscape!

Even Gallo, who is only a layman on the Internet, was shocked when he saw the news in front of him.

Gallo could not imagine what impact Microsoft would have if it acquired Netscape, but he knew that this was the leader in the software industry. It would be a headache to acquire the leader in the Internet industry if the two parties joined forces.

After a while, a lot of people gathered in Song Yang's house. Irene, Greco, Wesley and others rushed over. Whitman and Ryan from Houston and New York also hurriedly came to the house.

Song Yang called, and even Song Yang's side was in chaos. One can imagine what the scene would be like in the entire Internet industry.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is when the Internet industry changes. If you are not careful, the global Internet industry, and even the global technology industry, will begin to change!

"The people sent to Netscape this time are Microsoft CFO Greg Maffei and President of Public Relations Department Todd!"

As soon as she entered Song Yang's residence, Irene told Song Yang about the situation she had learned about on the way. At this time, the TV station also began to report the inside story.

"News from Seattle, before Greg Maffei arrived at Netscape headquarters, Bill Gates had already held a board meeting. It was reported that Bill Gates announced to the board of directors that Microsoft would enter the Internet!

"

Everyone looked at the report on the TV screen. When they saw this news, everyone including Eileen sighed unconsciously and looked a little disappointed.

Microsoft is fully entering the Internet, which means that the acquisition of Netscape is not a temporary initiative. In fact, if the acquisition fails, it will not affect Microsoft's determination and pace of entering the Internet!

This is what worries Internet practitioners like Erin. What is Microsoft’s reputation right now? To put it bluntly, Microsoft’s current reputation in the technology industry can be called the source of all evil. Anyway, it’s okay to criticize Microsoft. As long as Microsoft enters

In this industry, other companies have completely died. Now that I hear that Microsoft is going to harm the Internet industry, people are naturally panicked, fearing that I will be the next company ruined by Microsoft!

At this moment, almost all the news channels of major television stations in America are broadcasting this matter. Analysts, Internet experts, professors and the like are all giving advice and analyzing the pros and cons of Netscape being acquired.

There are those who support and those who oppose, and there are not a few people who curse in the show. Anyway, it is a chaotic dance of demons.

As for Wall Street, it was even more lively. When the news came out, Netscape's stock fell first and then rose. At this time, it had risen straight to $150 and was still rising straight up. It can be seen that investors did not care about this matter.

Anyway, once Microsoft really acquires Netscape, it will definitely be an acquisition at a premium, and the acquisition price may even increase several times!

As for Microsoft, not to mention, with the news of Microsoft's transformation into the Internet, the stock price is really like a chicken blood, and it is going up.

As for Goldman Sachs, which just lowered its rating on Microsoft's stock price, it came back with a strong recommendation to buy Microsoft's stock, and announced that it has increased its holdings of Microsoft stock by hundreds of millions of dollars. It's not too sharp to cut leeks...

Ever since people from Microsoft entered Netscape, countless people have been waiting. Various news came out halfway, and a reporter with "supernatural powers" claimed to have received the news. Microsoft issued a plan to let everyone on the Netscape board of directors

The acquisition price is hard to refuse, and Netscape may not be able to dodge the acquisition sickle made of Microsoft's beautiful knife.

But then there were "insiders" who swore that Marc Andreessen, the hero of Silicon Valley, would not surrender to Microsoft. He knelt down to pick up the beautiful knife dropped by Microsoft and was sternly rejecting Microsoft's proposal.

Anyway, all kinds of news that are difficult to distinguish between true and false are emerging one after another. People keep popping up and releasing all kinds of smoke bombs. Every time news comes out, the hosts of major TV stations start reporting it as if they have been given blood.

Seeing that Greg Maffei and his gang had entered Microsoft for two hours, they still had no intention of coming out. All kinds of news were flying all over the sky. Song Yang even had a feeling that these news couldn't be concocted by the TV station, otherwise they wouldn't be able to come out.

With so many "insiders" here, several big shots at Netscape are probably trying to tangle with Microsoft, so they don't have the time to break the news.

There are more and more people here in Song Yang, and Xie Qing also rushed over with a few people from Feita Company. On this day, I am afraid that the entire Silicon Valley companies, large and small, have no time to think about coding programs and are all waiting for Netscape.

The result of negotiations with Microsoft.

Ulf, who was originally going to start work tomorrow, faced special circumstances and started working early. Ulf, who was sitting in the corner near the door, was like an old janitor. With so many people coming in, there was no one there.

Paying too much attention to Ulf.

Even though the Microsoft incident attracted the attention of Greg, Irene, Xie Qing and others, Ulf's "passer-by" skills still amazed Song Yang.

Song Yang's phone suddenly rang. After seeing the number, Song Yang said to everyone in the room, "It's Yahoo!"

Aileen, Xie Qing and others all understood that these were major Internet companies in America and began to discuss countermeasures. Obviously, Microsoft, a tiger, had not yet entered the Internet industry, and people were beginning to be afraid of it.

When Song Yang answered the phone, Brady, who had almost become Yahoo's exclusive contact with Song Yang, immediately asked Song Yang, "Song, what do you think of this matter?"

Song Yang was silent for a moment. Brady was asking about Song Yang's attitude on behalf of Yahoo, even the investors behind Yahoo, and perhaps other Internet companies.

"We all know that this will happen sooner or later. Even if Microsoft does not attack Netscape this time, it will be other companies!"

Brady was quite dissatisfied with Song Yang's answer. According to Yahoo's expectations, shouldn't Song Yang condemn Microsoft with righteous indignation at this time?!

Faced with the tyranny of Microsoft, Song Yang, an upstart on the Internet, who is known as the new generation flag of America's technology industry, shouldn't he have the same determination to be the leader of the technology industry like Marc Andreessen? Why does Song Yang sound like this?

I have no intention of falling out with Microsoft at all.

"Song, you should understand what impact Microsoft's move will have on the Internet industry. Once Microsoft enters the Internet industry, we, Yahoo, and your Double Click and Hotmail will probably be wiped out. You won't be able to survive at all."

If you don’t know Microsoft’s methods, maybe you can ask your partner Wang An Company, they will never forget it!”

Brady first threatened Song Yang, and then said, "Song, our Internet industry should make its voice heard. All Internet companies should unite to express our attitude. Netscape must not be destroyed by Microsoft!"

Brady told Song Yang that if Netscape cannot stop Microsoft, the remaining Internet companies will be lambs to be slaughtered.

This theory sounds correct, but Song Yang can guess two words, "cannon fodder!"

Yahoo or the supporters behind it want to push Song Yang out and become a new person to launch an attack on Microsoft.

Song Yang pouted, thinking of himself at this moment. Together with Yahoo, he was reluctant to let the two chiefs charge into the battle, and wanted Song Yang to support Netscape and attack Microsoft.

"I think this should be the case. Microsoft must not be allowed to destroy the Internet industry. As long as Yahoo stands up against Microsoft, I will definitely support it!"

Song Yang's words made Brady choke. In fact, his phone call not only represented that Yahoo, AOL, Lycos, IBM, Netscape's die-hard ally Sun and other companies in the anti-Microsoft alliance were secretly communicating.

Afterwards, they decided to create public opinion and put pressure on Netscape and Microsoft, but there was a question about who would take the lead.

No matter it is Yahoo or AOL and other companies, they are not willing to fall out with Microsoft now. Everyone understands the principle of shooting first, and no one wants to be the first to be targeted by Microsoft. In the end, Song Yang came to mind.

Who knew that Song Yang didn't play by the rules at all, and had no idea of ​​​​fighting to the death with Microsoft. Even Brady had a vague feeling that Song Yang didn't seem to be disgusted with Microsoft. This made Brady feel a little uncomfortable in his heart and he didn't dare.
Chapter completed!
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