Brad Smith told a group of people at Microsoft that this time Microsoft was attacked by Netscape on Pearl Harbor. Just like when Microsoft suddenly entered the browser industry and caught Netscape off guard, this time Netscape also gave back.

Come back.

“It’s not just Netscape, but the most important thing is the federal Department of Justice, as well as lawsuits from more than 20 states in America, which makes Microsoft very passive!

We need to contain the situation where everyone is targeting Microsoft. If we can’t control the situation, I’m afraid there will be problems in Europe and even Asia. I’ve heard rumors that Japan, Bangzi and other countries are planning to fine Microsoft!”

For so many years, Microsoft has made people angry and resentful, but this time it was returned in a wave. The so-called Microsoft is in trouble, and everyone praised it. This time it is really true, and it is seen that there are advantages to be taken advantage of, even overseas.

All regions are ready to pounce and take a bite, earning some fines from Microsoft or something like that.

Seeing Microsoft's misfortune, the media gloated, and the technology industry applauded. Except for the media in Seattle and other places, which still whitewashed Microsoft, everyone else looked like they were watching the show.

"This time it is the Federal Department of Justice that is leading the antitrust investigation. Netscape has provided evidence to the Federal Department of Justice, which will make Microsoft very passive!"

Whether Microsoft has a monopoly or not, everyone knows very well about Microsoft. In the past, it relied on beauty and connections to avoid it. This time, Netscape is going to blow itself up and die with Microsoft. A lot of evidence has been provided for this.

The Federal Ministry of Justice has long wanted to deal with Microsoft. It has not happened for a day or two. Microsoft escaped two years ago. This time, Netscape finally handed over the knife. It also happened to be after the election, and the Federal Ministry of Justice also needed proof of performance.

, just take action from Microsoft.

In addition, the most important point is that as long as Microsoft is attacked, the lawsuit will not end, and the positions of the members and directors of the Federal Ministry of Justice will not be changed. And as long as Microsoft is killed and split up, the Federal Ministry of Justice will have

Big shots can also be promoted based on their reputation. All things put together, this is no longer a simple investigation. There are too many things behind it.

When Bill Gates and others heard this, their faces became more solemn for a moment, and they all understood that this time Microsoft might really have fallen into the ditch.

"Then what is Microsoft going to do? Can it reject all accusations like Bruno Song did, and fight the lawsuit to the end with Netscape, the federal Department of Justice, and other states?!"

Bill Gates doesn't want to bow his head. He is tired of being sued for antitrust every three days and then paying for settlement. He doesn't know which giant has lived as well as Microsoft.

He feels aggrieved. He is really like a villain. Everyone screams for beating him. He also wants to be like Song Yang and let Microsoft defeat all its opponents.

After hearing what Bill Gates said, Brad Smith poured cold water on him, "There is no comparability at all. Double-click's original market value was only that much, and Bruno Song came to fight with the determination to lose Double-click."

Several lawsuits!”

Brad Smith made it very clear that Microsoft is different from Double Click. How much is Double Click's market capitalization, and how much is Microsoft? At worst, Song Yang could just slap his butt, lose the lawsuit, and have Double Click delisted, but Bill Gates can make Microsoft

Delisting?

Not to mention the delisting, the stock price plummeted, which made Bill Gates very passive. There were already rumors from Wall Street institutions that they wanted Microsoft to give up its troops to protect its leader, and let Bill Gates, the "big villain" in the technology industry, first

Leave Microsoft, reduce the pressure of public opinion from the outside world, and wait for the opportunity to come back.

In fact, this is equivalent to asking Bill Gates to take the blame. If the stock price drops, someone will ask him to take the blame. If he dares to delist, there is no guarantee what will happen!

Hearing this, Bill Gates sighed helplessly and couldn't help but think that if Microsoft had been tough with Song Yang from the beginning, Microsoft would be in less trouble now.

Brad Smith expressed his countermeasures, "It would be best if we could settle with Netscape or the Department of Justice. If we can't settle, we can only let this lawsuit drag on until Netscape can no longer hold on and drag it to Congress."

Shan is dissatisfied with the federal Department of Justice!”

If you spend a little money, or even hundreds of millions of dollars, this lawsuit can be resolved. Brad Smith believes that it is still worth it. Every day the lawsuit drags on, Microsoft's stock price drops by more than billions of dollars.

"It is impossible for Microsoft to defeat all its opponents, nor can it compete with dozens of opponents at the same time. I think the first thing Microsoft should solve is the lawsuits in 20 states in America. Only by settling them can Microsoft be free!

"

Bill Gates was silent for a while after listening to the general counsel's words, "Brad Smith will be responsible for handling the lawsuit, but..."

Bill Gates said harshly, "No matter what the outcome of this lawsuit is, whether I am still in this position or not, Microsoft cannot stop its attack on Netscape. I want the Netscape brand to disappear from the browser."

Even the Internet industry!”

All the Microsoft executives had stern expressions on their faces. They knew that this time, Bill Gates was really ruthless and wanted to kill Netscape. No matter what antitrust issues, he would leave Microsoft or something like that.

That means killing Netscape first.

It can be seen that this time Netscape really disgusted Microsoft. Netscape first wanted to block Microsoft from the Internet, wanted to replace Microsoft, and now wants to split Microsoft. Netscape may not be Microsoft.

The most dangerous opponent I have ever encountered, but definitely the most difficult to deal with, so much so that even Bill Gates couldn't help it!

The second battle between Microsoft and Netscape was aroused, and the entire technology industry was watching the show. Microsoft soon announced that it had formed a luxury legal team, headed by General Counsel Brad Smith, to handle the response.

Monopoly case.

Microsoft firmly believes in the truth that money can communicate with God. After forming a team of lawyers, it also formed a huge lobbying team in Washington to lobby on Capitol Hill to prevent the breakup of Microsoft!

Netscape has connections, but Microsoft is not bad, and is even more powerful. Microsoft wants to use its powerful sword to crush Netscape.

And soon some Netscape users discovered that their computers could not use the Netscape browser normally. As soon as they opened the Netscape browser, the web page would crash or even freeze.

And those companies that cooperated with Netscape began to be poached by Internet Explorer in large numbers, allowing them to develop software and programs for Internet Explorer.

No one expected that after Netscape appealed and faced antitrust investigations, Microsoft not only failed to restrain itself, but intensified its efforts. Within a few days, Netscape's market users dropped by nearly 8%, all because of the Microsoft system.

Had to uninstall Netscape Browser.

With this kind of fair and just targeting, all technology companies have seen Microsoft's intention, which is to kill Netscape first. Seeing Microsoft's deadly hand, the entire technology industry was angry and frightened for a while, dissatisfied with Microsoft's domineering attitude.

But no one dared to speak out anymore, for fear of becoming the next target of Microsoft.

You must know that Internet websites and other computer software all run on computers and all rely on Microsoft systems. If they are incompatible with Microsoft systems, then the website or software will face the same fate as Netscape Browser.

Completely lost the market!

Faced with Microsoft's "final madness", many people were frightened for a while. Those who opposed Microsoft suddenly became less vocal. This is probably something Microsoft did not expect.

Song Yang just took a look at Microsoft's methods and didn't pay much attention to them. Microsoft's approach showed that it was really held back by Netscape, but this method of staring directly at Netscape was indeed effective.

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Song Yang didn't know how long Netscape could last, whether Jim Clark and Marc Andreessen would hold on to the end, or whether they would jump off the bus halfway, find a financial backer for Netscape, and then argue with Microsoft.

However, if Netscape cannot bear it and sells itself out, it will be great news for Microsoft. As long as Netscape disappears, Microsoft will be free to deal with the federal Department of Justice, even if it is

Microsoft is having a hard time, but if it continues, Song Yang feels there will be no problem.

Things are hard for Microsoft, but Double-Click, which is also in trouble, is seeing a turn for the better.

C TV station is about to launch, and Song Yang also needs to attend the launch ceremony. However, before going to New York, Song Yang, Gleick, Whitman, and Clifford Chance, the representative of Double Click Lawyers, are also there.

On a plane, flying towards Washington.

On this trip to Washington, I received a message from Deimos Morris, the boss of the Federal Trade Commission, through an intermediary, asking Song Yang and Double Click Company to go to Washington to resolve the litigation issue with the Federal Trade Commission.

"If nothing goes wrong, Double Click Company only needs to pay a symbolic fine, in the name of ignorance or lax advertising content review, etc., the Federal Trade Commission will withdraw the case, and all Double Click Company's legal issues will be resolved.

!”

Clifford Chance, who was dressed in a suit and dressed in the style of an old-school lawyer, said with a bit of complacency that the double-click antitrust, as well as a series of class actions, false advertising fines, etc., may all be solved after this trip to Washington.

will be completely solved, and as the chief lawyer of Double Click's legal team, Clifford Chance's reputation will reach a new height.

If Double Click solves those troubles, not only will Double Click avoid the trouble, but the legal team that files the lawsuit for Double Click will also have a sudden rise in popularity. Several Double Click lawyers, including Clifford Chance, have been involved in major lawsuits.

, all received a call from Microsoft, asking them to join Microsoft's legal team and "draw on" their advanced experience in fighting antitrust lawsuits...

However, after careful consideration, Clifford Chance declined Microsoft's invitation. Microsoft was no more difficult to deal with than Double Click, and the lawsuit was much more difficult. It seemed to make a lot of money, but as the timeline stretched, it didn't seem to be that profitable, and even if it lost,
Chapter completed!