When Teacher Cheng mentioned the provincial computer company to Xing Baohua, the guy was so angry he laughed.

He was disgusted by the initial 200 yuan price tag, but in the end, they even tried to scam him out of the learning machine.

Despite Xing Baohua's disdain for Lenovo and Great Wall, compared to the provincial computer company, those two companies still have many advantages.

At least they've grown big enough to spend money; one company bought IBM's computer division for over 1.2 billion to specialize in laptops.

A company acquired Motorola's mobile phone business for 2.9 billion.

Despite its small market share, many people still appreciate nostalgia, and many people who do graphic design and mobile work prefer to use IBM laptops.

IBM's high-end business laptops can be summed up in one word: expensive. Even with the later emergence of Apple laptops and Alienware, IBM's prices remain among the highest.

Xing Baohua recounted the conflict with the provincial computer company to Teacher Cheng.

And I told Teacher Cheng that there was no rush, since this batch of goods was just a sample, and we didn't know when mass production would actually begin.

Teacher Cheng was also quite helpless, as there were no suitable factories to help Xing Baohua with the processing, and Xing Baohua didn't even look at the companies he suggested.

Teacher Cheng secretly resolved to find a company to produce portable computers.

He really liked Xing Baohua's rugged appearance, which was also suitable for use in the field.

When talking about computers, we also talk about operating systems. The operating systems in China are still based on the language of the United States.

Xing Baohua thought to himself, "Your computer's main components are all from other companies, so what's wrong with using their operating system? Are you going to develop a new language?"

Thinking of this, Xing Baohua thought to himself: Holy crap!

There really is one?

Linux and Java.

Both systems were developed in the early 1990s.

Linux is an extension of the old Unix system from the 1970s.

Don't underestimate Unix just because it's old; it can't be used on PCs, it's for industrial systems.

The Android system we use now is based on the Linux kernel.

Later, all domestic mobile phone operating systems were modified from the open Android system. For example, YunOS, LeOS, Smartisan, Xiaomi, and other systems.

As for Java, anyone who has used a feature phone knows that back then, installing this thing on a mobile phone was called a semi-smartphone, shamelessly calling it a smartphone.

The ability to download and install Java-format software, bringing entertainment to mobile phones, ushered in the era of smartphones.

All major international manufacturers use systems compatible with Java, except for domestic Chinese mobile phone manufacturers. Later, a few other companies adopted this technology, but it was useless; within a year or two, they were crippled by truly intelligent systems.

Apple iOS, Android 2.1, and Windows LE.

As for Nokia's Symbian, they honestly stated from the beginning that it was a semi-smartphone.

However, in the end, when it tried to compete with truly intelligent systems for market share, it was also eliminated by the market.

Later Nokia products also used both Windows and Android systems. But the market is still primarily for young people!

People who are used to Nokia phones are already old; they buy them just for nostalgia and can't even crack walnuts anymore.

These two systems are rarely seen now, but in many industrial sectors, pick-and-place machines continue to be used.

I told Professor Cheng that we could develop our own system, but it would still be based on the American system. Unfortunately, we can't create our own language for the time being.

This alone made Teacher Cheng happy.

The question asks Xing Baohua how many people he needs.

"You can bring as many people as you want. The lab will be ready by tomorrow spring. I have a place to put them."

Teacher Cheng asked with concern, "Are you really capable of developing a system?"

"Just give me all the orders for the J district, and I'll produce the best desktop computers and high-quality laptops for you. The operating system will be provided free of charge," Xing Baohua said shamelessly.

This is a big order, generating hundreds of millions of yuan in profit every year.

Of course, District J wouldn't let Xing Baohua complete the core technology. As for the system, they would just provide training and then improve it.

Xing Baohua mainly sells hardware equipment.

Xing Baohua wants to expand his business, and taking on these kinds of high-paying, demanding orders is more lucrative, especially in the J district and the Z government. The only downside is the slower payment process.

Teacher Cheng left; she went back to help Xing Baohua gather people.

After Teacher Cheng left, Xing Baohua thought about how to make a real rugged computer. He had made a few knock-off rugged phones.

The simplest way is to use a rubber plug to block up the charging port and other parts.

Just prevent water from splashing in; suitable for those who temporarily fall into small puddles, washbasins, or toilets.

It's okay for a short time, but if it goes on for a while, it's basically all over.

To achieve true dust and water resistance, it must be manufactured according to the IP67 rating of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

In other words, dustproofing needs to meet level 6 standards, and waterproofing needs to meet level 7 standards.

A Level 7 waterproof rating requires the user to remain submerged in one meter of water for thirty minutes.

You can make a phone call underwater if necessary.

Remember the Samsung S7 ad where you could make a phone call underwater in a swimming pool?

In other words, this kind of rugged computer needs to be able to work underwater for 30 minutes to be considered合格 (qualified/up to standard).

Is it possible?

It's definitely possible. As for the cost, that would be high.

To save costs and use a deceptive tactic, the best way is to use silicone sealant. It only costs a few cents! The downside is that it's a huge rip-off.

Besides, who would go to work in the water for no reason?

However, the ruggedized mode could be used to create exaggerated advertisements such as making phone calls underwater or using a computer for work underwater.

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