Back To 1995

   Chapter 132

  The Internet is an industry related to the software industry, but it seems to be completely different. Microsoft's previous set, in the Internet industry, obviously has the feeling of being old-fashioned and unable to keep up with the rhythm.

And Song Yang's actions against Netscape, whether it was a patent war or disgusting Netscape through Fortis, let Microsoft see different ways to deal with Netscape. Song Yang's methods certainly won't kill Netscape, but they definitely can. Kill the opponent!

   "Microsoft needs more allies to deal with Netscape. When necessary, Microsoft can use some special means!"

   Greg Murphy and Todd, who were sitting on both sides, heard what Bill Gates said. They both knew that Bill Gates was already a little moved by Song Yang's proposals for dealing with Netscape.

Are there any problems with those methods? There must be problems. Whether it is to allow browser users to choose between Microsoft IE and Netscape, or to bind IE to Microsoft systems, it definitely involves a monopoly. It depends on whether Microsoft dares. Dare to take this risk, or can I use other means to kill Netscape, if not, I am afraid to use these means.

The sudden conflict between Song Yang and Netscape has become the embellishment of the Internet industry before this Christmas. The Internet industry, which has just emerged for a year, has begun to show signs of unrest. All Internet practitioners understand that Microsoft's entry , destined to America's Internet rivers and lakes, will no longer be calm!

   However, despite the disputes, the popularity of the Internet has not been extinguished, but has intensified.

Before Christmas, four Internet companies in America also announced that they had obtained the approval of the Nasdaq Securities Commission. Yahoo, infoseek, Excite and Lycos will be listed after Christmas. Only these four Internet companies , will issue more than one billion dollars in new shares!

   And after this, it was followed by a number of Internet companies, including Double-click, AltaVista, etc., all looking at them, waiting to follow the trend and go public. The popularity of the Internet can be imagined.

   Another group of big old companies, watching Microsoft's stock price rise steadily because of the Internet, the big companies in America are all about to move.

   The first person to spread the news was the representative of General Electric, a big old company in America. General Electric, which owns NBC, announced through its media that it might enter the Internet industry. NBC will join forces with another Internet company to enter the Internet industry.

   GE's move has even inspired the entire technology industry. The move of the old giants almost signifies the recognition of traditional giant companies for this industry!

   For a while, many American Internet companies were looking forward to it, waiting for General Electric, the world's number one giant by market value, to come to the fortune.

  After GE's move, Disney, one of the entertainment media giants and one of the Hollywood movie giants, also suddenly heard rumors, and it seems that it is also ready to follow the trend to test the Internet industry, which has made the Internet industry agitated.

However, looking at these news, in addition to those small Internet companies, I also fantasized about being able to join forces with giant companies and soaring into the sky, Song Yang, Yahoo, AOL, and Netscape, which are already on the Internet, have all seen the Internet The choppy waves beneath the fiery surface.

   Song Yang, who was ready to deal with his affairs and returned to Houston for Christmas, couldn't help shaking his head after seeing these reports.

The entry of Microsoft will turn the Internet industry upside down, not to mention the entry of companies such as General Electric and Disney. I don’t know how many companies will collapse. The competition will be extremely fierce, and those small companies are still fantasizing about soaring into the sky, and it would be good if they could not be swallowed up!

   After reading the newspaper, Song Yang casually put it aside. On the San Jose side, things are almost done. After the Hotmail mailbox was sold, what Song Yang needs to do now is ICQ.

   This is one of Song Yang’s priorities in the Internet industry next year. Of course, next year is also a critical time for Double-click and America Telecom. Double-click will be listed next year, and America Telecom will be completed.

   In addition to these, Song Yang, who finally has cash flow in his hands, is also preparing to acquire and invest in some industries. There are many Internet industries, and Song Yang cannot enter all of them, but it is definitely no problem to invest in advance.

Like eBay and Amazon, they are both waiting to be fed. Next year will be the best opportunity for investment. Amazon will definitely not be able to acquire them. Although Bezos is also short of money, he is a senior executive and he still has some capital. He can carry it for a while. , coupled with a tough personality, will definitely not sell Amazon.

   On the other hand, it is eBay. Maybe there is a chance to win it. If the payment software PayPaL is launched, Song Yang can almost be said to indirectly occupy the e-commerce industry in America.

   But this is definitely not something that can be done overnight, and you need to wait for an opportunity. When he thinks that there will be more things to deal with next year than this year, and the difficulty will be higher, Song Yang also has a headache for a while.

   At this moment, the phone rang suddenly. Seeing the caller, Song Yang couldn't help sighing, knowing that he was here to be a peacemaker.

After connecting the phone, the voice of Kevin Kelly, editor-in-chief of Wired magazine, came immediately, "Song, I know I shouldn't make this call to interfere with your decision... But as your mutual friend with Jim, I still hope you can let go of those grievances!"

  Kevin is not a qualified lobbyist. He was dragged out as soon as he came up. He was commissioned by Jim Clark and wanted Netscape to reconcile with Song Yang.

   Song Yang has no opinion on Kevin Kelly. If it weren't for him, the first order of Double-click would not have been possible. It was also Kevin Kelly's introduction that allowed Song Yang to let Double-click cooperate with Telegram Group and Netscape.

   "Kevin, I really don't want to refuse your first request, but this matter didn't start because of me, it was Netscape who started the war first!"

   "You know how much trouble Double-click will face because of Netscape's proposal to the FCC's bill, and even the listing next year, it may be in trouble!"

   In the face of Kevin Kelly, who can influence public opinion on the Internet, Song Yang put the pot of feces that turned against each other on Netscape's head, and it was Netscape's fault anyway...

   "I understand, I understand..."

   On the other end of the phone, Kevin Kelly smiled helplessly and reassured Song Yang who was "emotional". This was an Internet Rashomon, and Kevin Kelly didn't know who was right and who was wrong.

  Netscape accused Song Yang of selling Hotmail to Microsoft, but Song Yang accused him of being forced to sell it because of the oppression of Netscape. Kevin could not tell who was right and who was wrong.

  Kevin Kelly knew that Song Yang was definitely not as innocent as he said. Seeing how Song Yang's methods had forced Netscape into embarrassment over the past few days, he knew that he was not a good person.

But if you want to say that there is nothing wrong with Netscape, Kevin can't say it. He has a good relationship with Song Yang, and he has a good impression. He is willing to help, but he is an old friend with Jim Clark. Yes, we have known each other for many years.

   Jim Clark acted quite domineeringly, especially after Netscape went public, the two founders of Netscape were considered powerful in the Internet industry.

As for Song Yang's sale of Hotmail to Microsoft, Kevin Kelly has nothing to say. It is not clear to outsiders. Kevin is a clear man. With Netscape's current market value and strength, unless he sells himself, how can it be possible? Take out $500 million.

Is it possible that Song Yang should sacrifice himself for Netscape and sell the Hotmail mailbox to Netscape for the price of cabbage. This is America, and for $10,000, the Desert Eagles can be shot directly on the street, not to mention Raised $500 million.

   No matter how thick-skinned, Kevin couldn't say such a thing, so Kevin couldn't take a side view of Netscape's accusation.

   "Song, Jim and you are both pioneers in the Internet industry. You don't need to make a fuss like this. How about a truce between the two sides, I can make Jim promise that you won't target DoubleClick again!"

   Song Yang heard this, and a thought suddenly appeared in his heart, "Netscape is in trouble again?!"

  In addition to this, Song Yang couldn't think of how the Netscape side suddenly gave in. With the character of Anderson's little fat man, he wouldn't admit defeat to Song Yang so easily.

  Kevin Kelly didn't deny it, but didn't answer either, he just said, "Song, let go of Netscape, it's good for both parties, Netscape is different from other companies in the Internet industry after all!"

Finally, Kevin Kelly reminded Song Yang that Netscape is fighting against Microsoft. Although it is still fighting, everyone has a hunch that Netscape may not be able to resist this behemoth, and when Netscape falls , Once Netscape has become the most tragic company in the Internet industry, even if it is the winner, it is estimated that no one will applaud it, but it will cause a fishy sound and be criticized by countless people.

If at the last moment, you help Microsoft defeat Netscape all the way, then Song Yang's reputation will not be much better. Instead, he withdraws now. For Song Yang, it is a suitable choice. Anyway, Song Yang and Netscape In between, there won't be too much entanglement in the future, but when Netscape falls, Song Yang may be able to use Netscape to gain another wave...

   "I never thought of targeting any Internet company including Netscape, but I am not afraid of war. I am willing to let Double-click let go first, just because this is what you asked for, Kevin Kelly!"

  Song Yang sold Kevin's face and gave him the credit for stopping the war with Netscape.

   Hearing this, Kevin Kelly was naturally very happy, "I'm very happy, Song, you can make such a decision, Jim's side, I will be responsible for it, and I will release the news of your reconciliation through Wired Magazine."

Being able to make friends with so many bigwigs in the industry, Kevin Kelly is naturally very good at being a man. He released the news of the reconciliation between the two sides in Wired magazine, just to tell the outside world that if Netscape collapses one day, it has nothing to do with Song Yang. !

   "However, I also have one thing I need your help with Kevin..."

   (end of this chapter)