"" Volume 2: The Spring of Beauties in the Official Business Journey] Chapter 242 Untitled
? ¡ª¡ª
Chapter 242 Untitled
ps: It¡¯s really unreliable to code during the day, and it¡¯s also unreliable at night. Sadly, I fell asleep on the computer desk while coding. I couldn¡¯t find time during the day, and it seems I owe everyone again. Maomao has been speeding up his pace recently and letting go of trivial things. It's a little cluttered, but don't worry too much. Maomao's outline is quite complete. There is just a problem with the connection, but it will be solved soon.
It has just entered May, but Liu Xun can't wait to rush to the United States. You know, there are only three years and a few months left before Microsoft develops Windows 95. It is necessary to complete the operation in such a short period of time. After the system is developed, then teaming up with others to organize internal testing, and reaching agreements with computer manufacturers, etc., this is a long process that requires a lot of time to operate. Even if he has the source code in his mind, Liu Xun does not dare to neglect it.
The key now is to develop this operating system before Microsoft develops Windows 95. To be honest, time is life. Liu Xunke clearly knows that if his company develops the operating system at the same time as Microsoft, or if it is slightly later than Microsoft, there will be no leftovers waiting for him. Considering the relationship between Microsoft and other computer manufacturers, There is certainly no room for survival of one's own. Therefore, it must be faster than Microsoft, at least a few months faster, in order to take the lead.
He was anxious, so the next day after thinking about this, Liu Xun did not hesitate to book a Jinjiang flight to New York.
On the way to Taoxian Airport, he passed by the Meteorite Mountain Scenic Area in Jinjiang City. Seeing the deserted appearance outside the scenic area, Liu Xun was a little confused at first. Isn't it a good time to travel? Why is it so deserted here? He remembered that this meteorite scenic spot was very famous in northern Liaoning and even the whole country. When he was in college, he went to see Shen, which is said to be the largest ancient meteorite in the world. It is said to weigh 2 million tons and was formed 4.5 billion years ago. , which fell 1.9 billion years ago, can be called a God-given treasure, unparalleled in the world.
But it took Liu Xun a while to realize that it was only 1992, and there was no so-called May Day Golden Week in a few years. Everyone was still working hard.
Sighing slightly, the classmates of No. 1 Middle School are probably still studying obediently in the ivory tower. Maybe these few days in a few years will become one of the few paradises during their study period, but for now, hehe, Liu Xun hopes that the state personnel responsible for relevant work can quickly introduce the concept of Golden Week. At least, it will play a big role in promoting the growth of the country's GDP. I thought about it and shook my head again. Why do I think about these things? But if I think about it carefully, have I been to school since this semester? Liu Xun had some doubts in his heart. Anyway, he was probably the least student-like student in No. 1 Middle School.
However, they and the teachers and students of the school must have never thought that the person who often skipped classes and participated in fights would be such a monster with a net worth of over 4 billion. Of course, they would never have thought that The computer Windows operating system they use in a few years will be developed by Liu Xun.
After getting on the plane, Liu Xun sat quietly in the business class and studied some computer information. This trip was just to go to Silicon Valley to set up a company and recruit people. In his previous life, he was also a little master in computers, but after all, he left this The era is too long, the concepts and technologies are too advanced, and we have no understanding of the current situation of this era. Naturally, we still need to recharge.
I hold two thick piles of information in my hand and put them next to me. One of them has been read in the past few days, but most of them have not been read. I am writing and drawing in the notebook in my hand from time to time. As for Zheng Qiang, this boy now has one more task, which is to help Liu Xun hold the information. He didn't know what was wrong with Liu Xun. He suddenly found so much information and was so anxious to go to the United States. However, he has long been accustomed to Liu Xun's behavior. Back then, whether he went to the Bajiaokou stock market, the Shanghai stock market, or Deshun Country Garden, wasn't Liu Xun always like this? Zheng Qiang also knew that whenever Liu Xun behaved like this, it was an opportunity to make a fortune. He wasn't sure about anything else, but Zheng Qiang was quite sure about this. I think back then, Liu Xun didn¡¯t work so hard even for the U.S. land certificate.
But Zheng Qiang naturally doesn¡¯t know that Liu Xun is regretting it now.
What makes this kid regret is that in another time and space, why didn¡¯t he make pirated software? I remember that in the early 2000s, a friend invited him to join him in setting up a studio specializing in pirated software, but Liu Xun rejected him. Now he regrets it.
You know, a few years later, with the increase in domestic computer users, piracy is rampant, whether it is Microsoft's Windows operating system orCommon software, including office, will be cracked and decompiled by hackers within a short period of time after release, and pirated operating systems will be developed.
Generally speaking, after the release of the genuine system, within a short period of time, domestic pirated system discs will be flooded. Of course, this is mainly a domestic situation. Western countries have strict protection of intellectual property rights and there is almost no soil for piracy to survive. However, it is different in China. It is simply a paradise for pirates. As far as Liu Xun knows, in a few years, with the booming sales of VCDs and personal computers in the domestic market, the soil for piracy will become more and more prosperous. In a few years, the gray income of this industry chain in the country will reach hundreds every year. As much as 100 million yuan.
Of course, this is mainly due to the domestic environment. Intellectual property protection is not strict. A genuine operating system costs hundreds or even thousands of yuan, while a pirated version only costs five or ten yuan. Naturally, everyone is more willing to choose piracy. Fortunately, computer manufacturers are restricted. Their shipments must purchase the same number of operating systems, otherwise they are not allowed to sell them. Therefore, most computers usually have genuine systems when they are newly purchased. As for reinstalling them, few people in China are willing to use genuine systems.
In fact, in the sales of complete machines, the cost of the operating system accounts for at least one-sixth or more of the cost, although most of the new machines are the cheapest versions.
As for Liu Xun's regret, if he had participated in this industry in his previous life and participated in his friend's studio, he would not have to worry about the development of the operating system. Although his friend's studio was not big, it was still important. All-inclusive.
You must know that more than ten years later, there are several well-known piracy studios in China, not to mention www.jtxsk.comdows7 can be produced in a short time. It has to be said that the Chinese people do have unparalleled talents in this area. Although they lack innovation ability, their cracking and piracy abilities are world-famous.
Of course, there is no point in regretting it now. It is impossible to return to another time and space. But now he has three years, and with the things in his mind, it is probably enough. He regrets why he didn't think of this when he was just reborn. Otherwise, he can at least gain more than half a year. time. However, Liu Xun then thought that even if he thought of it at that time, it would probably be useless. At that time, he did not have the funds and technical strength to participate in this game.
Thinking about it, Liu Xun smiled bitterly again. He originally offered to support Zhou Peiwan's side with 200 million US dollars a few days ago, but now he has to say sorry. Zhou Peihan's side can only be reduced to 100 million US dollars first. Whether the U.S. dollar can continue to be supported in the future depends on the situation.
Liu Xun naturally knows how expensive the research and development of operating systems is. The research and development of operating systems includes drivers, kernels, interface libraries, peripheral parts, etc. If it is developed from scratch, several hundred million US dollars will not even be enough. Microsoft's strength, having so many top programmers and software engineers, and having such good research and development equipment, took several years. You know, Microsoft's annual research and development expenses are as high as one billion or even billions of dollars. Although not all of this money is spent on operating system research and development, there is no doubt that operating system research and development accounts for the majority.
As for Liu Xun¡¯s research and development, even if Liu Xun knows the source code, he can skip many steps and start research and development directly, which can save some costs, but he still needs to prepare at least several hundred million US dollars. In fact, if Liu Xun had not known the source code, with his current strength, he would not be qualified to participate in this game. Four billion yuan, put into such a large-scale research and development project, would only be enough to make a fuss.
" Moreover, even if it is only a few hundred million dollars in research and development expenses, Liu Xun is a little bit hurt. Even though this kid is now worth a lot of money, the thought of investing hundreds of millions of dollars in research and development still makes him feel a little scared.
You know, although his net worth is as much as 4 billion yuan, don't forget that he still has a loan of 320 million US dollars from Citibank. Moreover, when acquiring Cisco shares, the payment method was also an installment model. Up to now, of the 380 million transaction volume, there is still 190 million U.S. dollars that has not been paid. Based on this calculation, this guy has already carried a debt of over 500 million U.S. dollars. Calculated at the current exchange rate, 500 million U.S. dollars is equivalent to 2.5 billion yuan. Although it is not insolvent, it is not far behind.
Fortunately, he now holds 200 million US dollars in cash. The super cash cow of the United States Land Certificate is still providing him with continuous support. Research and development is a process of continuous investment, so there is no need to take so much money all at once. Come on, hey, in fact, if it weren't for this super cash cow, Liu Xun wouldn't have dared to think about developing an operating system. Even if it was developed after knowing the source code, it would be an extremely money-burning process.
Thinking about it, Liu Xun¡¯s mind suddenly jumped to the exchange of RMB for U.S. dollars.At the exchange rate of RMB 4 billion, a net worth of 4 billion RMB is equivalent to 800 million US dollars. In a few years, it will only be 500 million.
In fact, as long as this guy can remember the U.S. dollar, the exchange rate has been more than eight yuan per U.S. dollar. It was not until 2006 that it dropped to less than eight yuan. Since then, the RMB has appreciated all the way, and the exchange rate has dropped to more than six yuan per U.S. dollar. . Previously, he thought that in the 1990s, the exchange rate between US dollars and RMB had always been around eight points, so that he almost made a fool of himself when chatting with Zhou Peihan. This made Liu Xun remember another incident.
In 1991, 1992, and 1993, domestic foreign exchange reserves had been stable at around 20 billion U.S. dollars, and the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar to RMB was around 5.0 points. However, by 1994, the foreign exchange reserves suddenly rose from 21.1 billion U.S. dollars in 1993. To 51.6 billion U.S. dollars, the exchange rate also rose from 5.762 to 8.619, which is not a small increase. Compared with the U.S. dollar, the RMB suddenly depreciated by nearly three yuan. Since then, the exchange rate of the US dollar against the RMB has remained at around 8.00, and it was not until 2006 that the US dollar-RMB exchange rate broke through the eight-yuan defense line.
As for the reason why Liu Xun¡¯s thoughts jumped to this, it was because this kid thought that he would speculate on the exchange rate when the time comes.
In fact, if Zhou Peiwan hadn¡¯t reminded him last time, Liu Xun would have almost forgotten about it. Liu Xun remembered that China adopted a linked exchange rate at that time, which meant that the exchange rate at that time was a fixed exchange rate determined by my country itself, pegged to the U.S. dollar, and then remained unchanged. During 1993 and 1994, domestic inflation was very severe and the economy experienced major stagnation. At that time, in order to expand foreign trade, the government took one-step measures to devalue the RMB, which led to huge changes in the exchange rate of the RMB against the US dollar. And if this change can be known in advance, it will have great potential for the big bankers on Wall Street, whether in the international currency market, futures market, stock market, etc.
Liu Xun himself is naturally not interested in these financial operations, and he doesn't know how to play them, but he doesn't know how to do it. Zhou Peiwan is an expert. As long as Zhou Peiwan is fully prepared in advance, he can make a lot of money by then. , there is really much to be done.
This kid also discovered that certain things that he knew were going to happen in the future, in this day and age, if he could know them in advance, it would be a tool for making money. He had already decided to prepare for himself immediately after returning to the country. Keep a special notebook to record these things to prevent yourself from forgetting as time goes by. Of course, in a language that only you can understand.
Just when the boy was lost in thought, he suddenly felt his arm being shaken vigorously, and then he felt it came into contact with a soft area.
"Liu Xun, after sitting next to such a beautiful woman for a long time, you just stared at your pair of tattered books. Hum, am I so unattractive?"
"Uh," Liu Xun then noticed that his arm seemed to be shaken by Gao Daier in his arms. No wonder it was soft to the touch. He had forgotten that there was such an aunt sitting next to him, and he almost All forgotten, sin, sin, sin.