Thinking of this and the possibility of creating another Microsoft, Liu Xun couldn't wait to get up and prepare to call Chambers. If he wanted to develop this operating system, he would not be able to develop it by himself. He would also need to rely on Cisco's technical staff and technology. Power, Liu Xun had never thought that his acquisition of Cisco would have such side benefits.
Now, Liu Xun¡¯s excitement is much higher than when he acquired Cisco.
In fact, in the minds of most people, Microsoft is undoubtedly the world's largest technology company, and its market value has remained the world's number one for a long time. Although Cisco's market value once surpassed Microsoft, When Cisco encountered the bubble crisis, 80% of its market value was evaporated. However, relying on its dominance in the operating system market, the change in Microsoft's market value was far less than that of Cisco, and its foundation is far deeper than that of Cisco. Much.
Microsoft is almost known to most people in the world, but Cisco, Liu Xun believes, even more than ten years later, most people in China will not know it, except for the industry and some investors. Therefore, Liu Xun couldn't help but feel excited when he thought about the possibility of creating another Microsoft.
"Dear Liu, don't you think that, even if you are a major shareholder, it is a very unethical act to wake up the professional managers who work hard for you in the middle of the night?"
As soon as the call was connected, Liu Xun heard Chambers' voice. He realized that the time was wrong. It was dusk here, but it was still four or five in the morning in the United States. He was sleeping soundly. When he was talking, he smiled bitterly, he was so excited, and quickly apologized to Chambers. He had just begun to faintly hear the woman's murmurs through the phone, and it seemed that it was indeed disturbing his dream.
For some reason, Liu Xun prefers to have contact with Chambers, the two major heroes of Cisco, which are now the two pillars, Morgridge and Chambers. Of course, he has no prejudice against Morgridge. It can only be said to be a personal preference.
Chambers just complained slightly on the other end of the phone, and soon he completely woke up and adjusted to the best working attitude. He had just called Liu Xun yesterday to discuss some things about Cisco, and knew that Liu Xun was calling now. If you call me, there must be something important.
Liu Xun smiled slightly, but he couldn't help but feel a little excited. He immediately told Chambers what he had just thought, but unexpectedly, Chambers over there was very surprised after hearing it.
"Dear Liu, are you sure you want to develop an operating system instead of developing an office software or game?"
Liu Xun could tell that Chambers was speaking very cautiously, "Well, I made it very clear, we are developing an operating system. What's wrong? Is there any problem?"
"The problem is huge."
¡° Then, after listening to Chambers¡¯ explanation, Liu Xun realized that what he had thought before was indeed a bit naive.
In fact, everyone has long been aware of the shortcomings of dos. Not only Microsoft, but also software vendors of other operating systems are developing graphical operating systems superior to dos. Unfortunately, the development is not very smooth.
Moreover, what is important is not this. What is more important is that, according to Chambers, there is still a huge problem here, that is, in fact, in the early 1990s, in fact, in 1990 and 1991, The choice of personal computers has been limited to operating systems such as the Windows family, the Unix-like family, and Linux. The operating systems used by mainframes and embedded systems are very diverse, and embedded systems are also competing with each other.
"However, Liu Xun knows that the largest part of the operating system is on personal computers. In comparison, the market share of mainframes is simply insignificant.
But now, according to Chambers, he doesn¡¯t even have entry barriers to this market. Operating system suppliers, personal computer manufacturers, as well as Cisco, the main supplier of network hardware, and other general software vendors have long had a consensus that the choice of personal computer operating systems is limited to the Windows family, the Unix-like family, and Linux.
"Then, if we can develop a graphics operating system that does not rely on DOS earlier than others, and it is better than any other operating system on the market, then is it possible for us to get this ticket? Participate in" Liu Xun asked tentatively.
"It's impossible," Liu Xun was interrupted by Chambers before he finished speaking. Although it was a bit rude, Chambers was obviously stimulated by Liu Xun, "It's impossible. As far as operating systems are concerned, the current market Among all companies, Microsoft's Windows family is the most outstanding and is the mainstream operating system. Moreover, among all companies, there is no doubt that Microsoft's software research and development strength is also the best.It is the most powerful. If any company can develop a graphical operating system that is superior to the DOS system earlier, it must be Microsoft. "
Chambers said, sighing slightly, "Dear Liu, if you want to develop a brand new operating system, I don't have to belittle myself. With the strength of Cisco, we are really not a rival at the software development level. We are not even qualified to compete. When we are at odds with Microsoft, we are comparing our shortcomings with the strengths of others. After all, our main business is in hardware developers, and software development is only incidental. In fact, we don¡¯t know , even other software developers do not have any advantages over Microsoft, and will only be left far behind by Microsoft."
"Well, Chambers, I mean, if, if we can develop it, can we get involved in the personal computer operating system market?"
"Dear Liu, this is obviously impossible. For God's sake, our Cisco's little arms and legs will collide with Microsoft"
"Chambers" Liu Xun shouted, and he was helpless. Why didn't he notice this characteristic of Chambers before?
"Don't be so serious, let's just treat it as a discussion. Didn't I say it, it's what if."
"Well, if Mr. Xun insists on making such an assumption, we can discuss it. If the assumption is true, we will develop a graphics operating system that does not rely on DOS earlier than others, and it will be better than what is available on the market. The system must be excellent, then there is no doubt that in the field of operating systems, we will replace Microsoft and become another global hegemon. Of course, we must meet the first two conditions at the same time. The first is to be ahead in time, and the second is to be ahead in technology. .¡±
"In fact, the industry's expectations for an operating system superior to DOS have reached an unprecedented level. As network hardware suppliers, we are all eagerly looking forward to the advent of a new graphical operating system. The DOS operating system has relatively high This big flaw has now seriously restricted the development of the personal computer market and the development of the Internet. After all, the operation method of DOS is not liked by most people. Moreover, that operation method also limits the number of people who can use it and cannot be unlimited. Expansion. Therefore, if a more convenient, more perfect and user-friendly operating system comes out, it is conceivable that the personal computer market will develop at a blowout speed, and the network technology and network hardware supply market will also grow rapidly. Expansion, that will be good news for us. Therefore, as long as it can be developed, there is no doubt that it will replace Microsoft's market position in the operating system."
Liu Xun suddenly realized that this was what was going on. The DOS operating system had become the main factor restricting the development of the personal computer market and network technology. Only then did he remember that the network technology bubble in his previous life did not originate from www. jtxsk.comdows came out in 1995 and immediately became the mainstream of personal computer operating systems with its excellent graphics operating system. At the same time, the sales volume of personal computers also started to develop in a blowout style starting in 1995. A striking example is that although Cisco's market value continued to grow before 1995, the rate of growth was not very large. The real growth began in 1995 and rose rapidly. In just five years, It took advantage of the Internet bubble to expand to a market value of US$550 billion.
In his previous life, Liu Xun did not connect the Internet technology bubble with Windows 95, but now after hearing Chambers¡¯ description, Liu Xun quickly realized this.
"So, there is no doubt that if a graphics operating system that can surpass DOS comes out and is better than all the others on the market, then it will definitely be favored by personal computer manufacturers, general software developers, and network developers all over the world. , network hardware suppliers are unanimously pursuing it, it is not impossible to replace Microsoft," Chambers said, sighing slightly, "Unfortunately, this big cake is Microsoft's after all. At present, it is still in the hands of Microsoft. No company can compete with Microsoft in software development. In terms of operating system development, Microsoft has advantages that other software manufacturers cannot match. It can be said that a large part of Silicon Valley's outstanding software personnel are concentrated in Microsoft, and other manufacturers , there is no chance at all.¡±
Liu Xun snickered, that's not necessarily the case. Maybe in another time and space, there really wouldn't be a chance, but now that I have this butterfly, if I don't try hard to flap its wings a few times, I will be so sorry that I can go back to the human world again. Suffered.
But now is not the time to talk about this. Liu Xun and Chambers fooled around for a few more words and then hung up the phone.
He had some doubts about building another Microsoft before, but now after listening to Chambers, Liu Xun understood that as long as he could develop an operating system similar to Windows 95 before Microsoft, it would not be a dream to replace Microsoft. The talent is powerful, but it cannot be compared to the common interests of all computer manufacturers, general software developers, network developers, and network hardware suppliers in the world.??.