Hearing this, Kevin Kelly couldn't help but be stunned. He didn't know what Song Yang would bring up. However, Song Yang had just agreed to his proposal to be a peacemaker. Kevin could only bite the bullet and said, "Song, you

Please say!"

Listening to Kevin Kelly's words, Song Yang could tell that Kevin thought he was going to put forward some excessive conditions.

Song Yang laughed and said, "Kevin, remember what I mentioned to you, I am going to Hollywood next year to start working on a science fiction movie related to the Internet. I hope you will be a consultant for this movie!"

Kevin didn't expect Song Yang to mention this matter, which made him laugh. He didn't expect Song Yang to be serious about it, "I have no problem with it, if Song Yang needs me to be a consultant for this movie."

After hanging up the phone, Kevin shook his head. He did not expect that Song Yang was really going to make a so-called "movie" that represented Internet culture to preach for the Internet industry. Compared with Song Yang, America is now the leader of the Internet industry.

The scenery there is a bit unsightly.

Since the listing of Netscape, Kevin has heard more than once that there are frictions between Netscape and other Internet companies. Even if Microsoft hadn't suddenly entered the market, Kevin suspected that Netscape would have turned from a dragon-slaying warrior to a squeezer.

The evil dragon that is the companion of the Internet...

Song Yang put down the phone, and then he knew why Netscape suddenly gave in to him. When Song Yang was tormented by Song Yang, Microsoft took the opportunity to launch a new round of harassment.

attack.

Suddenly there is news from Microsoft that on Christmas Day, the IE browser may be free, that is, there will be no charge at all, and browser services will be provided to Internet users in America and even the world for free!

This trick is obviously learned from hotmail mailboxes. If you want to copy hotmail, it will take millions of users around the world in less than half a year.

Microsoft's move was a drastic move that caught Netscape off guard. I didn't expect that Microsoft had really done a great job. It would rather not make a penny than let Netscape make money on the browser!

But if you think about it, you will know that Microsoft's real profit comes from selling systems, not browsers. If Netscape is not defeated, even if Microsoft makes money from the Internet Explorer browser, it will probably not feel at ease.

It’s better not to earn that penny!

But for Netscape, browser charging is Netscape's main source of profit. Once the browser does not make money, Netscape is basically useless. The Internet advertising business is now a big deal, and there is still trouble with Double Click.

It turned out to be even worse for Netscape.

However, this year is destined to be an unusual year for Netscape. In the first half of the year, it was very impressive and went public with great momentum, becoming the leader of the Internet industry. However, in the second half of the year, it fell into a quagmire of war with Microsoft.

Today, Netscape's users and revenue are still growing, but the war with Microsoft has made Netscape somewhat overwhelmed, and it is difficult for Netscape to distract itself from entering other Internet industries.

And just when Song Yang, Erin, Gallo, Gleick and others got on the plane back to Houston, another news that shocked the Internet industry appeared.

AOL, which has just signed a partnership with Netscape, officially announced that it has reached a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Microsoft, and AOL has officially integrated into the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser.

When he saw this news, Song Yang didn't know how Netscape was feeling now, but looking at America, which was already in a Christmas atmosphere, Song Yang felt that Jim Clark, Anderson and others should have only one idea at this time, "

I bought a watch last year..."

On the plane, Eileen, who was sitting next to Song Yang, looked at the newspaper reports and finally had no choice but to sigh, "Netscape may... lose!"

This is AOL's betrayal of Netscape. It is not an exaggeration to say that it was a stab in the back. For Netscape, losing AOL as an ally is probably really uncomfortable. It allows the outside world to see Netscape clearly.

Virtual reality.

"Netscape did not lose unfairly!" Song Yang said after reading the newspaper in his hand. Compared with the conditions provided by Microsoft to AOL, Netscape's side was really not enough.

In order to win over AOL and enter the IE browser camp, Microsoft has really spent a lot of money. The cooperation between Netscape and AOL also requires AOL users to pay to use Netscape Browser, while Microsoft makes it completely free and pays AOL an additional amount for the cooperation.

Although the fee is not large, it also expresses Microsoft's "sincerity". Even if it knows that Microsoft may have evil intentions in the future, Microsoft is really sincere at the moment.

If these are not enough, then Microsoft will make an offer that no company can refuse.

Microsoft has agreed to AOL's management rights over the IE browser, which is the IE browser placed on the AOL platform. AOL has the same management rights as Microsoft, and AOL has the right to make any permission management for the IE browser that meets AOL's needs.

As this was not enough, Microsoft even took out its own computer system to please AOL and Case. Microsoft was willing to add a folder with the AOL icon in the Windows 95 system update, specifically to store the files of AOL users on the Microsoft system.

data in!

This is something that AOL, and even global technology companies, have always dreamed of, to have a place for their own company in Microsoft's system, and now Microsoft has given all the conditions it can provide to AOL, and even Microsoft does not

Ask AOL to sever cooperation with Netscape. As long as AOL does not reject Microsoft's IE browser, that will be enough...

Sitting on the plane, Song Yang and Eileen could even imagine that the Internet industry might be in chaos again at the moment. Reporters from all walks of life were like scrounging for news, and they started to rush between Silicon Valley and Seattle.

….

Just like Song Yang, who had just sold his Hotmail email address before leaving, AOL and Keith are now surrounded by countless media and reporters.

"This is just an ordinary cooperation. Although I never thought that one day I would stand with that guy. It is true that we are old enemies, but the cooperation between AOL and Microsoft is very beneficial to AOL users. For this reason, I am willing to do this

Yes, I cannot put my personal preferences and grievances above the interests of users!"

"Yes, AOL users will be the first users in the world to experience a free browser. For this, I am willing to pay any price!"

Who can become a trend-setter in the technology industry of this era, no one will be weak in words, and one is stronger than the other in terms of the ability to confuse right and wrong.

As soon as Case opened his mouth, he cleaned himself up and threatened to cooperate with Microsoft solely for the sake of users. Users can use a free browser, so they have to pay for it?!

As soon as these words came out, who could say no? Even reporters and the media were holding it back. They betrayed their allies for the benefit of users. Is this considered betrayal? It can only be regarded as making an inappropriate decision...

"What about Netscape? AOL just formed an alliance with Netscape!"

A reporter finally asked, and Case had already prepared for this. "Netscape is still AOL's most important partner, but the introduction of IE browser is not inconsistent with Netscape cooperation. AOL users have the freedom to choose browsers."

Right, are you going to let AOL have a monopoly? You know what I hate most is monopoly!"

At the end of the story, the reporter couldn't ask any more questions. He could only cooperate with Netscape. It was indeed suspected of being a monopoly, but if one browser was free and the other was paid, users could use their toes to make decisions.

Choose to come.

Before Christmas, Netscape suffered heavy losses one after another, and Netscape felt a little numb. Microsoft, waving banknotes, was like a hunter hiding in the dark, shooting Netscape from time to time, but Netscape could not find a way to fight back.

The place.

Netscape President Baxter, who had been prepared this time, finally did not lose his composure. Regarding the loss of AOL as an ally, he said calmly on behalf of Netscape, "It is a pity that Case made such a choice. Some people are like

Chameleon, no one knows what he will look like in the next moment..."

Baxter also played the yin and yang of Case. If nothing else, the title "Chameleon" basically stuck to Case. There was only a wrong name, not a wrong nickname. It is estimated that it will follow him in the future.

Anyone who works with Case will experience the power of this nickname. At least in the future, if he cooperates with AOL, a media giant that has lost $98.7 billion a year, it is estimated that Baxter’s words will be difficult to understand.

Expressed my deep agreement.

"So, President Baxter, how do you think Bruno Song and Keith have affected Netscape..."

Before the reporter finished asking, he was interrupted by Baxter, "Netscape and Bruno Song just have a misunderstanding. We are still partners. Bruno Song is Netscape's most important partner. Next quarter, Double Click will

Restore cooperation with Netscape!”

Leaving reporters all over the place, Baxter walked away. I don't know what happened. A few days ago, Netscape and Song Yang were at loggerheads, but now they have reconciled.

Baxter gritted his teeth when he said those words. Netscape still believes that Song Yang's sale of hotmail was a key step that caused the dominoes to fall and changed Netscape's situation. After that moment, the entire Internet industry,

Everyone started to have a conflicting attitude toward Netscape, and they no longer clung to Netscape and acted as cannon fodder.

But there is no way. Netscape can no longer make enemies at the moment, especially Song Yang, who can disgust Netscape's opponents to death. If those patent lawsuits are really fought, even if they can't do anything to Netscape, they will hinder Netscape's development for several months.

It can still be done. At that time, Netscape doesn't know if it can withstand Microsoft's attack. Now it can only sue for peace, and it also has to say good things for Song Yang and declare Song Yang's innocence...

After the plane landed at the Houston airport, Song Yang felt relieved as he looked at the familiar scene outside. He threw the newspaper into the trash can. Netscape was about to become history, at least for Song Yang.

, so true!

After leaving the airport, Song Yang saw Jenny waiting outside at a glance. It was hard not to notice. That big cream cake figure, coupled with the slightly tight clothes Jenny was wearing today, made the mountain peaks stand out even more.
Chapter completed!