Hollywood Hunter

Although Bill Gates is letting go about the pre-installation of IE on overseas Windows systems, the details of the cooperation are bound to be wrangling. However, as long as the cooperation is confirmed, other minor details are irrelevant.

This cooperation was achieved, and the relationship between Microsoft and the Westeros system was completely broken.

Since he no longer holds the idea of ​​wooing Microsoft, Simon's strategy for the operating system giant has changed accordingly.

A series of threat clauses on Saturday morning, in addition to reducing Microsoft shares, speeding up the development of the Linux operating system and banning Microsoft in the Internet field, Simon will carry out actual advances, but it is different from the radical threat in the threat, but intends Use warm water to boil the frog.

Leaving Seattle that same day, Simon rushed directly to San Francisco to carefully discuss matters related to the break with Microsoft with several leaders of Igreat.

After discussions on Saturday and afternoon, a series of coping strategies were basically finalized.

First of all, speed up the development of the Linux operating system, and plan to officially release the PC version of the Linux system with a graphical interface in 1997.

In order to achieve this goal, Yigrete will increase its cooperation with SUN.

In fact, through some cooperation and exchanges, Eaglet has quietly obtained the permanent license of the Java language from SUN, and is already developing and perfecting a software development platform based on the Java language.

Anyone who pays a little attention to the trends of the IT industry probably understands that the development of operating systems is not difficult, and the key lies in the construction of the software ecosystem in the field of operating systems.

No one develops software for your system, and no matter how good the system is, it is useless.

To build a software ecosystem, the most basic requirement is a software development platform. However, the most popular development language at the moment is Microsoft's C language. Once Yigrete releases its own operating system, Damen students will definitely not let Linux systems use C language to develop software.

Java is the inevitable choice for Linux systems.

Moreover, the Java language is actually a better computer programming language than the C language. It has a strong advantage over the C language in many aspects such as adapting to the network environment. Once suppressed by the C language for a long time, the key lies in the strength of Microsoft and the decline of SUN.

In addition to SUN, Simon also set his sights on the declining Apple.

The reason is still patents.

Although Apple has fallen, it is earlier than Microsoft in the development of graphical interface operating systems, so it holds a large number of core patents that are enough to compete with Microsoft Windows. Only by taking Apple, Egreat can fight against Microsoft's operating system. Patent barriers established in the field.

The second is to block Microsoft in the Internet field.

After the meeting on Saturday afternoon, Igreat will not license any key Internet-related patents to Microsoft unless forced to do so.

As for the business that Microsoft has launched, the Eaglet team also has enough means to quietly suppress it.

Even without Igreat's hands, Microsoft started doing stupid things on its own.

Facing Simon’s persecution, after IE’s pre-installation compromise, Simon received a call from Bezos on Monday morning of the new week. Igreat’s advertising business department suddenly received a notice that several Microsoft companies will invest in the second quarter. The advertising budget of each platform of Eaglet has been cut in half.

In the past year, Microsoft was one of Igreat’s important advertisers. In 1994, only Microsoft’s advertising budget on Igreat’s platforms reached 55 million US dollars, mainly to promote its own operating system. , Office software and data centers.

Although it is almost a ‘unique business’, both Simon and Eaglet’s management understand that only by enabling advertisers to get real benefits can their business continue for a long time. Therefore, the operation team has always attached great importance to the feedback of the advertising effects of each platform, and as far as possible to ensure that the effect of online advertising is not inferior to that of traditional advertising platforms.

Because of this strict requirement, although the fees are high, the advertising effect of the Egreat platform is also very high.

Previously, as a special partner of the Westeros system, Microsoft also wanted to take special care. The US$55 million in advertising in 1994 has brought all aspects of the software giant's gains as much as the traditional media. Billion dollars in advertising.

The relationship between the two parties was completely broken, and Simon was still considering how to compress Microsoft's presence on Egrets' various advertising platforms. Unexpectedly, it was obviously a hot-headed classmate who took the initiative to reduce the advertising budget that he planned to invest in Egrets.

This can only be described as stupid.

In traditional business operations, some advertisers will put pressure on some media platforms by cutting advertising budgets and other means, forcing the other party to make various compromises in public opinion. However, this kind of advertising budget cut by Microsoft is very important for Igreat. It doesn't matter at all.

You know, because it almost monopolizes the mainstream Internet traffic, the current Eaglet advertising business is completely a "buyer's market". Microsoft has given up its own advertising resources, and soon other customers will not be able to fill it. Even without the special offers for Microsoft, Igreat can gain more.

In contrast, Microsoft has lost the platform of Igreat. To obtain the same advertising effect in other channels, it must invest more. Moreover, businesses that rely heavily on Internet platform propaganda, such as data centers, will only develop more difficult without the support of Igreat.

Not only that, Damen students also tried to test Simon through Paul Allen, trying to raise funds to buy all of his Microsoft stock.

Probably this is the idea Gates has had for a long time.

It was only because of the steadily rising stock price of Microsoft in the past few years that the relationship between the two parties remained basically harmonious, and that did not do so.

Now, even if the value of this batch of shares has exceeded 20 billion U.S. dollars, Damen students finally made up their minds.

Microsoft itself certainly can't come up with more than 20 billion US dollars of funds, but with Microsoft's current development momentum, Gates has combined with some Wall Street or overseas capital to raise more than 20 billion US dollars. It is actually not a problem. Anyway, as long as the equity is not in Simon's hands.

Unfortunately, the other party wanted to buy, but Simon did not intend to sell.

Damen classmates were enthusiastic about reducing their advertising investment on the Eaglet platform, but Simon was not enthusiastic.

The current shares are the most important bargaining chip for Simon's classmates before Eaglet's Linux operating system is enough to contend with Microsoft. As long as he holds these shares, Simon has considerable say in the company.

What's more, under the suppression of the Westeros system, even if Microsoft's market value cannot rush to a high of 600 billion US dollars this time, the market value of two to three hundred billion US dollars at the peak of the new technology wave is definitely not a problem. Selling now, it must have suffered a lot when Simon came.

Malibu, Dome Point Manor.

After dealing with Seattle and San Francisco, Simon returned to Los Angeles yesterday afternoon.

Today is March 13th.

on Monday.

Janet’s 35th birthday.

The birthday party in the evening starts at 7 o'clock in the afternoon, and is far more lively than Simon's birthday party last month.

After getting acquainted for a long time, Janet was very concerned about her age. However, after the age of 30, except for a slight change in a woman's temperament after she gradually became a wife and mother, the passage of time did not leave many marks on her body, and the initial worries finally gradually let go.

In his previous life, Simon always saw the argument that Western women tend to get old, but he did not approve it at the time.

The changes in a person's appearance and figure are greatly affected by their natural physique and living environment.

Whether it is east or west, there are many ‘fairies’ who are born to resist the erosion of the years. This is true of Simon’s side, Catherine and Janet.

Once in time and space, Catherine Bigelow became the first female best director in Oscar history in 2010. On the Oscar podium at that time, Catherine, who was still dressed in a brown evening dress, was still in her 30s or 40s. I believe, however, that the female director was actually born in 1951, which was 2010.

In addition to the goodness of the meal, women who have been pampered for a long time and those who have to work hard for firewood, rice, oil and salt, the same age, the appearance and body will naturally be very different. In my memory, I can often see on the Internet that Russian girls become aunts after marriage. In fact, if the living conditions are ordinary and under overwork, where is the woman not like this after marriage?

The birthday party scene in Shell Villa.

Dressed in a burgundy evening dress that she still likes over the years, Janet walked through the crowd with Simon's arm, one mature and calm, one elegant and bright, even though she knew the age difference between the two, even if she deliberately wanted to secretly choose It is inevitable that some flawed guests subconsciously feel that this pair is really perfect match.

When the two walked towards them, even after so many years, Catherine Bigelow felt that everything was the same as before.

The teenager who gave people a sense of maturity far beyond that of his peers is still young and calm.

The young girl who used to maintain a girl's heart is still leaping out of her beauty.

However, from 1986 to 1995, many years have passed unconsciously.

She hugged Janet affectionately, saying happy birthday, and looked at a young man with a gentle smile and a natural smile.

During the small chat, I mentioned that I had recently raised a cat.

It is a very beautiful short.

Now there are two puppies and three cats in the house.

Janet said with great interest that she must visit her when she was free, and complained that Simon did not like pets, so there was nothing at home.

Simon was very wronged about this.

Obviously two people don't like pets, OK?

Of course, Janet will not reveal the truth at this time. For example, a certain guy actually likes to keep pets, but if it is broken, it is quite anti-human.

After chatting with Catherine for a while, Sandra Bullock, who I knew very early, also came over.

Hugging and sending birthday wishes, the girl's eyes flickered slightly, and she looked at the pair of Bi people in front of her enviously, just talking about various recent anecdotes.

Simon took the initiative to mention very thoughtfully, the recent projects are not suitable for Sandra, all he needs is some beautiful vases. I also joked that as the muse who filmed "Lola Run" with me, if there is a suitable opportunity, she is of course the first consideration.

Sandra was a little embarrassed.

Since she has missed a certain period of love, Sandra has focused more on her career in recent years.

Relying on Simon’s support, Sandra has always maintained a first-line level, but the pattern of Hollywood has changed faster and faster in recent years. She feels that she is a little unable to keep up, and, inevitably, the chances of meeting Simon are getting better. The less I came, I often went shopping with Janet for dinner in private, but Janet didn't pay much attention to Daenerys's affairs.

During this time, Daenerys is preparing a series of big projects. As long as she can get the script, Sandra has basically read it, tried to get in touch with some characters, and made several phone calls with Simon, but unfortunately, no results. Therefore, it is inevitable to get nervous.

In the circle, there are obviously stars at the top of the pyramid, but there are always various psychological problems. Most of them are actually caused by this kind of anxiety and anxiety.

Simon is a very nostalgic person, of course he will not forget Sandra.

It's just that these recent projects are really not suitable for each other. He hopes that Sandra can become a real top actress, not a vase in some special effects blockbusters.

Hearing Simon said that Sandra was her muse, Janet was immediately dissatisfied, saying that she was jealous, the kind that was very uncomfortable.

Sandra smiled and took the initiative to confess that she had made a boyfriend, but she was worried that he was too inferior in front of some guy and did not bring him today.

Simon heard this and covered his heart with ‘heartache’, and was lightly beaten by Janet a few times.

At eight o'clock, in front of the birthday cake like a small mountain, they finished singing the blessing song and cut the cake together. At the reminder of the waiter, the guests gathered in pairs towards the center of the hall.

The song of "Young and Beautiful", which had been rehearsing for more than half a month, sounded.

A live singing by a little girl.

In this circle, when Christina opened her mouth, all the guests on the scene tasted the amazingness for the first time, whether they were embracing and slowly dancing on the dance floor in the center of the hall, or holding champagne and red wine around the surroundings, they were all immersed in it.

The two protagonists tonight are naturally at the center of the dance floor.

Janet hugged Simon in front of her tightly, with her head buried between the man’s neck, halfway through the singing, she suddenly moved to Simon’s ear with emotion, "Thank you."

Simon smiled and kissed the woman's earlobe and said softly: "Me too."

Janet was soft, and seemed to say something inexplicably: "Little bastard, grab me."

Simon knew immediately, and caught Janet's right arm that was originally wrapped around him and held it on the woman's wrist.

It just doesn't have the original strength.

Janet rubbed Simon's cheeks contentedly, completely air defense thoughts, enjoying the moment indulgingly.

The singing echoed in the hall.

*……

*Lord, when I go to heaven, please allow me to take my love with me.

*Please open the door of heaven for him.

*Please descend such grace.

* That personable, that majestic.

* That handsome face.

* That is the light of my faith, that is the other side of my sinking.

*……