Chapter 518: Arduous negotiation

The personal PC market is filled with smoke, except for the four King Kongs. There is a Dell computer hidden in the corner. Although this product is non-mainstream, it is very stable, and it is just a step by step.
This is true of the hardware industry, and the software does seem calm. Since the acquisition of Oracle, the development direction of the White system has shifted. The software suitable for personal PCs is mainly office suites and computer databases.
As for the flow of CD players, it can basically be characterized as a ticket. Obviously, William White has plans to sell this piece of personal PC software.
"Boss, the valuation of Microsoft has grown rapidly, and our business is not listed, which is a bit of a loss."
"Huh, this way, hasn't the software sold well recently? We can properly leak some news. We are going to spin off the office software business."
Philson heard the boss's meaning. In fact, he was also very annoyed. This Bill must hold the shares, and he just doesn't know what to do.
"Boss, otherwise, we maliciously acquired it."
William White shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Filson, they don't bother me now. That's because I spent money on lobbying the company. If we expand the personal PC business again, we will have trouble."
Philson is very clear that the boss's venture capital company has invested a lot in the IT industry. And these large and small companies are basically in the personal PC field.
"Boss, if Microsoft acquired our PC software business, wouldn't you be in trouble here?"
"No, these shares will all go into the family fund. You know, I have a son now and I need to leave something for them."
"Okay, boss, I understand what you mean. Board seats are not necessary."
"Of course, I believe that Bill Gates also knows that he was just sure I wanted to sell this business. Then there is, he knows that I am very coveted of Microsoft shares."
"Okay, I'll arrange it. Believe that when he hears the news, he will jump."
Philson guessed right, and the classmate Bill, who was proud of himself, chose to swear in the first place.
William White does not need to be large and complete, as this will surely be entangled by the Justice Department. He only needs to cut a small piece, but in this field, he must be the most powerful.
Obviously, Bill Williams understood William White's idea. Although he didn't take it seriously, he secretly rejoiced.
He figured it out, why doesn't this product engage in an operating system. It's not that people don't have this ability, but that he doesn't want to be IBM's second.
International business machines, as soon as you hear this name, people understand that people don't start playing with computers at all. In fact, the Big Blue is involved in a wide range of industries, and it is almost astonishing that as long as there is a profitable business, you can always see this group of bastards. In the end, how much hate people hate, it is also needless to say.
"Boss, this IPO may be a guise. The one who wants to buy this company most is undoubtedly Microsoft."
"Oh, our richest man is obviously a little impatient. This guy named Bill can really toss."
"This time, I am afraid there will be a result."
"Alas, it seems that William White has been arrogant, but he has time to reason."
The old guy said happily, and his men could only agree. He actually wanted to say that our Da Mo is too indifferent to be hated by others. Malicious acquisitions can be said, after the completion of the acquisition? Do you still expect people's core team to continue to work?
The better you understand the IT industry, the more you understand the importance of people. It is simple for you to force a malicious acquisition, and wanting to have a good development is simply a dream.
The communication with Bill Gates is not very harmonious. To be honest, valuation is nonsense. If you think it's cheap, I'll take some cash out.
What is most depressing is that both parties planned this way.
However, William White does not intend to wait this time. If Bill Gates continues to insist, he does not mind another operating system.
"Bill, for up to three months, if you can't decide here, we will short all stocks."
"Oh, White System intends to be an operating system?"
"Haha, wrong, our boss intends to support Jobs. Now Apple's valuation is not high. If the acquisition is successful, we will sell the hardware part to Compaq."
Silk, in the first few words, Classmate Bill disagreed. He doesn't believe that those compatible manufacturers will use Apple's system.
However, the taste of the latter words is different. Yes, if Apple becomes a software company, Microsoft's troubles will be greater.
Hey, there is a great possibility that Microsoft will be abandoned by the Big Blue. Thinking of these terrible things, Bill Gates only had a wry smile.
Came to negotiate today, but William White's chief think tank. What he said represented William White's idea.
The White system is not those buns. People don't play malicious acquisitions at all. Your most valuable thing at Microsoft is your core team.
Rather than spend a lot of money to buy, it is better to dig corners directly. As long as the conditions are good enough, there will definitely be someone to give it a hug.
"Well, although I know this is just a threat, I also need to deal with it carefully, and I will reply as soon as possible."
"Trust me, Bill, this is the boss’s most real idea. We have always had a plan for the operating system, and it was a long time ago. Since everything has been said, I won’t hide from you. This is our previous development plan. , Before IBM decided to work with you."
Looking at the information in his hand, Bill Gates couldn't help smiling. Well, based on the above, he easily judged it. The thing is true, but IBM finally gave the contract to Microsoft, which is simply a fraud.
"I can see it. At that time, I remembered clearly. The boss said that there is not much hope. IBM prefers to deal with small companies."
"Okay, Philson, let's start again."
The two guys continued to talk, and this time, it would be impossible for Bill classmates to drag on. Of course, he also understands people. Windows 3.0 does a good job. The office software of the White system is indeed very ordinary. If it drags on further, the valuation of William White will suffer greatly.
Of course, the two had a bad talk at about 1:30. This can be a very long process. It's just that this time the two sides are very sincere.
"Boss, the hope is great this time, that guy is really tough."
"Oh, did you stimulate him with Jobs?"
"Yes, he is most worried about this matter."
"This is a donkey at all. If you don't scare him, some of them will drag on."
When Filson stayed for a while, listening to the boss, it was a bit foolish!
"Boss, are you just scaring him?"
"Of course, it is too difficult to develop an operating system alone. The most important thing is that users are used to it. No matter how good your stuff is, users may not buy it. Work hard, it is best to get it within two months."
"Okay, boss, it's not a big problem."
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