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"The latest news from Silicon Valley, AOL and Netscape reached an acquisition agreement, with a total acquisition scale of more than US$4.7 billion, becoming the largest transaction in the history of the Internet industry. AOL and Netscape completed a one-to-one stock exchange, and paid 1.5 billion yuan in cash to Netscape's board of directors!

After the acquisition is completed, AOL will obtain all Netscape's industries, including brands, technologies, R&D personnel, etc.

"The Evil God Against the Heavens"

Netscape has the best Internet technology in the world, a new generation of Bird Bird browser, known as the world's top browser. In addition, Netscape also has multiple businesses such as instant messaging, portals, network servers, etc. These will fill the technical gap of AOL. Affected by this news, AOL's stock price has increased by more than 6% today..."

On the TV station, news about AOL was reported. At the airport, Case and Lyonses waved to the media and reporters with a smile, preparing to take the business plane purchased by AOL to San Jose to sign a contract with Netscape.

From a group of opponents, defeated Microsoft, Yahoo, ICQ and other strong opponents and seized Netscape. AOL was shining this time, allowing the entire technology industry to see the sucker of AOL. It is wrong, it is the determination of the technology overlord!

Investors who bought AOL stocks also recognized Case's decision. The risk was so high that it was 100 million, but this exposure alone was not comparable to before. When it comes to technology companies, such as Microsoft, Yahoo, ICQ, etc., now AOL has finally entered this ranks.

As the big brother in the Internet industry, he was acquired like this. Although he was acquired at a high price, when he saw the news, many people in the industry felt very sad.

On the plane, Lyonsis took out a stack of newspapers for his boss, all of which were freshly released. Most of the reports on AOL's acquisition of Netscape were praised for AOL's courage and Case's decisive behavior.

Of course, some media have questioned that AOL is simply a sucker, and Netscape has lost much value. It is true that AOL claims to have 30 million users, but it is true that if you want to fight Microsoft in the browser industry, you will definitely launch a free browser.

Nowadays, free browsers are basically a loss. Microsoft's IE browser is now losing money and gaining publicity. If you don't believe that AOL can make a profit if you acquire Netscape!

"The Oakland Tribune has now become such a guy. I wonder how much PR fee Bruno Song has given it!"

Lyon Sis picked up the Auckland Tribune, looked at it for a few seconds, and said to Case disdainfully that since the Hotmail email was born a few years ago, several media outlets in the Auckland Tribune have become hard-core supporters of Song Yang. As long as they encounter reports about Song Yang, they are supporting Song Yang.

This time is no exception. The Auckland Tribune believes that Netscape should be acquired by ICQ. ICQ's 100 million users, coupled with Netscape's browser technology, can start a second battle in browsers and kill Microsoft IE browser.

As for how to make money by relying on browsers, the Auckland Tribune’s answer is very metaphysical. As long as Song Yang is there, the browser can make money, which is even more confident than Song Yang. As for AOL’s acquisition of Netscape, the Auckland Tribune kept complaining that this was a bear who was beaten up and was useless to buy it!

When Case saw a long report from the Auckland Tribune, he blew the ICQ to the sky. In a summary, it was Song Yang's, so he was optimistic. However, AOL was not Song Yang's, so he would not like it.

Although he was unhappy, Case still showed a very graceful look. After all, he is the winner now, so no winner is jealous of the loser.

"Time will prove everything. Some people always think they are right, but only time can prove that the truth is in the hands of a few people. I am very much looking forward to how the Auckland Tribune will report everything today in two years!"

Case said with a smile, his words were full of confidence, and he seemed confident to fight with Microsoft IE to eliminate all doubts.

Lyonsis then praised his boss and then expressed a message that excited Case, "Time Warner President Jerry Communication, agrees to meet us and discuss the projects proposed before!"

Case's face turned red. He knew that all this was not in vain. The acquisition of Netscape was indeed a demonstration of AOL's strength and courage to his allies.

“Netscape will be free!”

Within Microsoft's headquarters, Bill Gates and a group of executives also watched the reports sent by frontline reporters in Seattle.

Keith, who had just got off the plane, posted a message when he headed to Netscape headquarters, "The latest generation of Netscape browser, Raptor, after AOL acquired, will be completely free!"

The purpose is self-evident, but Bill Gates and others are not concerned about this. In the browser field, IE browser has already occupied an absolute advantage, with a market share of nearly 90%. There is also the big killer of the bundled system, what is AOL fighting with Microsoft?

"For the antitrust lawsuit between Netscape and Microsoft..."

Hearing this, Bill Gates, Ballmer and other executives all raised the issue. This is what they are concerned about. Microsoft hopes that AOL can withdraw the lawsuit. As long as Netscape's lawsuit is gone, Microsoft will be under half of the pressure to face the antitrust lawsuits from the Federal Department of Justice.

"I respect Jim Clark and Anderson's wishes. As we all know, they gave everything for Netscape. AOL acquired Netscape and got everything from Netscape, including allies and opponents!"

Case did not prove the answer, but his attitude showed everything. AOL inherited everything from Netscape, and naturally also included the lawsuit between Netscape and Microsoft. It made it clear that it would not withdraw the lawsuit against Microsoft.

"I feel that Bruno Song is still too light on AOL!"

Ballmer activated the atmosphere, "AOL's acquisition of Netscape basically consumed cash flow and borrowed a lot of funds from Wall Street!"

When cash flow is nothing, it seems that it is not a big deal. Banks, institutions, etc. are willing to donate, but if something happens, the cash flow will be the last straw that will break the camel's back.

Bill Gates took a deep breath and looked at Case who was looking at him on the screen. He originally wanted to give AOL a way out and give AOL some browser market. Bill Gates also knew that he could not do things too well.

Just like Apple, as long as Apple still maintains that pitiful operating system share, Microsoft will not have to worry about being split, and Microsoft is willing to pull Apple.

Bill Gates also has the same idea about AOL, but AOL obviously doesn't cherish it and wants to fight against Microsoft.

After extinguishing the plan to negotiate with AOL, Bill Gates ordered Ballmer and others, "Go to contact ICQ, double-click on the company, and let them stop all cooperation with AOL, especially advertising. Bruno Song will understand what I mean!"

Since he decided to do AOL, Bill Gates would not show mercy. He knew that Song Yang would definitely stand on Microsoft's side this time.

Netscape has been acquired, double-click, ICQ, etc., and there is no need to act anymore. It has been advertising to Netscape. In addition, this acquisition, ICQ and AOL have been breaking apart on the surface, and it is a matter of being a fight between the two sides.

Now, it is naturally time for Microsoft and ICQ to join forces to kill AOL. At least, you can’t let AOL be idle!

On the night Case arrived in San Jose, Jim Clark held a grand banquet for Case. Major technology companies, lawmakers, celebrities and others in San Jose were present, only Song Yang and ICQ, who were "unfair" in the future because of the failed acquisition.

This is one of the peak moments of Case's life, and countless people are surrounding him, and he is the focus of the banquet.

Jim Clark and Anderson, who were the focus of the crowd, stood in the corner of the banquet with former Netscape President Barksard, who was quite unwilling to do so. Anderson realized what it means to be cold when people walk.

It is not uninvited. There are many Wall Street institutions, investment companies, and small Internet companies that have just been established, which frequently come to them.

The purpose is of course for the cash in Jim Clark and others. After all, it is $1.5 billion in cash and billion in stocks, which can be cashed out at any time.

Even though he was mentally prepared, looking at Keith, who was glorious in the crowd, Anderson still showed unwillingness and helplessness in his eyes.

Of course Anderson knew that he was not losing money. In just a few years on the Internet, he had won more than one billion US dollars and gained a net worth that others would never get in life. But when he remembered the popular people in the past, and looking at the current situation, he would inevitably feel a gap.

Jim Clark was so open-minded that he had experienced it once. Last time it was much more tragic than this time. He had a breakup with the board of directors and was then swept out. This time, he escaped unscrupulously and retired with billions of dollars.

After taking a look, Jim Clark's mouth was raising his mouth, watching with a little cold eyes, then turned around and whispered to Anderson, Baxder and the others, "Toast Bruno Song!"

Even if he was in a bad mood, Anderson raised his glass when he heard this. If he disrespects Song Yang's glass of wine today, Anderson and the others would probably not dare to start the banquet.

Netscape sold for 4.7 billion US dollars, all of which were raised by ICQ. Before selling it, Anderson never dreamed that Netscape could be so valuable!

Jim Clark also felt bored without staying at the banquet. Amelica is a fame and fortune market, and Silicon Valley is not immune to the vulgarity. When the scenery is infinity, countless people come to pursue it, but when it is outdated, those who have praised it in the past want to step on and grab it.

When leaving the banquet, Jim Clark couldn't help but look back with some love, and finally left resolutely. Netscape no longer belongs to him!
Chapter completed!