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Volume 2 Chapter 31 CAA

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    After arriving in the United States, Shen Chong realized how famous he was.  "The Merchant of Venice from the East!" "A stepping stone to the free dissemination of knowledge!" "Algorithms and software thinking can actually be patented. Are the Chinese people's brains burned out?"  In 1979, the software industry in the United States was still in a state of turmoil  In a barbaric state, free sharing and free dissemination of ideas dominate. Privately, they don¡¯t even pay much attention to copyright. Bill Gates once published an open letter to condemn the piracy problem of BASIC, which caused a lot of trouble So Shen Shen  The backlash caused by rushing to apply for software patents can be imagined.  In early August, Bricklin spilled the beans while participating in an event at a computer enthusiast club in Boston. After a reporter from Computer World revealed that VisiCalc was applying for a patent, the major computer media in the United States were in an uproar.  Various publications and people of all kinds published articles or wrote open letters criticizing Shen Chong's behavior.  With more and more reports, VisiCalc¡¯s amazing office efficiency and huge market prospects have been exposed one by one. However, it is regarded as free advertising and has boosted a lot of sales, but it has also made more Americans aware of it.  value, the situation intensified, and non-computer industry media also began to report on it.  In September, even the famous news magazine "Time" came to join in the fun and did a special feature to interview six leading figures in the computer industry. During the interview, these people all agreed that software belongs to the natural sciences, just like the principles of mathematics.  The same, it is the common knowledge wealth of mankind, it should be spread freely, and it does not have the basic factors to apply for a patent at all "It's really intentional to plant flowers, but unintentional to plant willows." Shen Chong sat on the comfortable sofa in Ovitz's office,  While reading the article in Time magazine, I smiled bitterly.  In order to apply for VisiCalc¡¯s patent, attorney fees, expert witness fees, public relations and lobbying fees, etc. were added up, and more than one million US dollars were burned. In the end, nothing was gained, only a bad reputation that everyone called for.  A few months ago, Shen Chong tried his best to become famous, but he couldn't. But now when he wants to keep a low profile, fame comes uninvited. Judging from the seven or eight publications in front of him, in the past month or so, people have become famous.  He from Hong Kong is so popular in the United States that he even overshadows the number one youth idol in Silicon Valley, Gang Leader Qiao "Alan, don't worry." Ovitz sat on a large office chair, holding a wine glass, and comforted: "U.S.  The judiciary is very independent, and public opinion will not affect the verdict." Shen Chong laughed when he heard this.  "Time" magazine has huge influence. The six experts interviewed are all Taishan Beidou in the computer industry. Two of them have already won the Turing Award, and the other four will also win the Turing Award in the future. Shen Chonghua  The few expert witnesses hired by the money were completely inadequate in front of them, whether in terms of professional ability or industry influence.  ¡°Coupled with Shen Chong¡¯s status as a foreigner, the patent can basically be a death sentence But it¡¯s okay, sell it to Apple, make a lot of money, and it¡¯s all over.  As for why Apple came to acquire VisiCalc, Shen Chong also saw some clues from these publications.  First, Apple launched the new Apple II in June. As a result, sales staff found that sales in stores that combined VisiCalc with VisiCalc were twice as high as those in stores that sold Apple alone.  Second, among the crowds of people shouting and beating, Gang Leader Qiao was the only one who stated that software should have patent protection He was worthy of being the king of the patent war later.  Third, Bricklin announced in early September that it would begin developing VisiCalc for personal computers produced by other computer companies.  With all of this, it¡¯s not surprising that Apple wants to acquire VisiCalc to go it alone.  "Michael, you said there are many media wanting to interview me." After gathering his mood, Shen Chong raised the magazine in his hand and said, "Is it Time magazine?" "It's almost the same as Time." Ovitz shouted  Taking a sip of wine, he announced a series of names with a smile: "Fortune, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, NBC, CBS and ABC, the three major TV networks, they all want to interview, Allen, you are now  "The most popular public figure in the United States." Shen Chong laughed, threw the magazine on the sofa, and said, "I never thought of becoming the center of attention. So many media want to interview me. What suggestions do you have?"  , you are not a star, and you do not need to rely on massive exposure to attract audiences." Ovitz said carefully: "You need to maintain a certain sense of mystery, so I suggest choosing an authoritative print media, and then choosing a suitable TV show, and the rest will be done.  , reject them all." Shen Chongwen.?, touched his chin, a little confused.  These media, whether they are print media or TV, are all very influential communication tools. If he accepts an exclusive interview, his words and deeds will be amplified thousands of times, and it is very likely to change some people's views.  future, thereby changing the future of the world.  The future has changed, and the advantage of foresight is gone.  But after a second thought, Shen Chong burst into laughter again.  Even if Larry Page doesn't learn software but goes to learn physics or something after watching his interview, search engines will still exist Even if Zuckerberg's father or mother goes to school to watch his interview  I didn¡¯t go on a date, so the world lost a genius, but social networks will definitely appear For example, now, VisiCalc is making a fuss in the city, and all the great gods have jumped out to oppose it. The software patent seems to be stillborn. If there is no software patent  , the future of the computer industry will definitely be completely different.  However, Shen Chong was not worried at all, because for more than a month, AT&T was silent, IBM said nothing, and Bill Gates called Shen Chong three times in a row to show support The spirit of free sharing  No matter how good it is, it can't beat the charm of money.  A hundred great people are not as powerful as a multinational company.  Software patents will definitely appear, but the US government doesn¡¯t want Shen Chong, an outsider, to take the first bite of fat.  As long as we grasp the main context of world development and the nature of the industry, there is still evidence to follow for what the future holds.  If you tie your hands and feet because of this, you will lose more than you gain.  Besides, don't time travelers exist to change the world After weighing it repeatedly, Shen Chong stood up and said to Ovitz: "I'll borrow the phone." "Please." Shen Chong made the call.  The target is Puves, who is solely responsible for negotiating with Apple. Since he has decided to accept an exclusive interview to build his reputation, he might as well make the most of it. He needs to consult on what to say during the interview to add weight to the negotiations.  After the consultation, Shen Chong put down the phone and saw Ovitz looking at him expectantly. He couldn't help but smile, knowing what he wanted The general manager of the international department of HSBC was personally in charge of the negotiations with Apple. Shen Chong  Chong does not need to appear, he only needs to make a decision on the final result, so it doesn't matter whether he comes to the United States or not.  However, he still came to the United States for a large purchase. He had always thought that he had no money, so he did not dare to make any big moves. Now HSBC has opened a credit line of 100 million US dollars for him. If he doesn¡¯t spend it now, he will wait until later.  ?  Shen Chong came to CAA Agency to prepare for his next movie, but when they met, before he opened his mouth, Ovitz enthusiastically showed him a bunch of magazines, and then said that many media wanted to interview him.  , the purpose is self-evident, naturally he wants to take advantage of him and let CAA shine.  CAA is quite crucial to Shen Chong's future plans, so it might as well be a help. With this in mind, he did not tempt Ovitz and said simply: "Michael, I don't have much experience in dealing with the media. You  "Can you help me?" "No problem." Ovitz's joy was beyond words. CAA was still a small company at this time, and it was a great thing to be able to deal with an authoritative media like Fortune. He repeatedly promised  : "Allen, please rest assured that our CAA will go all out to do a good job in the interview." "Thank you very much." Shen Chong said lightly: "If this interview goes well, from now on I will do everything related to the media when I am in the United States.  All the business will be handled by CAA. ""Alan, do you want to sign a long-term contract with us?" Ovitz's voice trembled - although Shen Chong is not a Hollywood star, he is a popular celebrity.  A millionaire is more useful than ten movie stars, especially a young and generous millionaire.  Except for VisiCalc, none of Shen Chong's other industries have been exposed. If Ovitz knew that he was worth over 100 million, he would probably be so excited that he would jump off the building Shen Chong picked up the coffee on the table and said: "  Michael, we are friends. I feel relieved to leave you in charge." Ovitz danced a few steps and laughed excitedly. Then he slapped his forehead and said, "I will start making arrangements"  "There's no need to rush." ??Shen Chong stopped him from dialing the phone and said, "I'm here this time because I want to ask you for help with something." Ovitz put down the phone, picked up paper and pen, and sat upright with a serious look on his face.  Said: "Alan, what's the matter?" "I've always been very interested in movies." Shen Chong took out a document from his briefcase, handed it to him, and said, "I want to make a movie in Hong Kong.  But thereThe foundation of the film industry is too poor, so I want to hire some people from Hollywood.  " Ovitz opened the file, read it, and muttered in a low voice: "Explosion, props, lighting, photography" After a quick glance, he raised his head and said in surprise: "Alan, do you want one?  A full film crew?  " "Not entirely.  Shen Chong said with a smile: "I don't need screenwriters and directors."  " Ovitz took the document and flipped through it again. After a while, he said: "Based on the requirements of this document, I estimate that at least 60 people are needed. Allen, are you sure?  It will cost a lot of money to send so many people to Hong Kong.  " Shen Chong laughed, pointed to the messy magazines on the sofa, and said, "You know, I made a little money recently.  " Ovitz also smiled, and he was in a very good mood. "This Allen is an angel! Hollywood has been in a recession in recent years, and several major film companies have laid off employees. With this commission, it is almost unnecessary to waste words.  By signing those high-level film workers who had previously disdained CAA, the company will soon become the largest agency in Hollywood Ovitz was excited when he heard Shen Chong say: "Michael,  To be honest, your CAA's office environment is a bit inconsistent with the company's image. Why don't I invest some money and buy you a new office building?  "
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