Just kidding. In the past, Su Wu was the only one who made Shi Gandang, and it didn't matter whether he made any money or not.
But now that he's started hiring people to do things, he can't just keep spending without earning anything.
Since we are going to develop Shigandang as an online platform, there must be room for profit.
There's no such thing as a free lunch; that's an ironclad rule.
Su Wu had no intention of making the Shi Gandang personal version a paid app; he wanted it to remain free.
After all, "free of charge" is always the biggest selling point in the country right now.
But there aren't that many people in the world who are driven by love; in Su Wu's view, there are only two types.
One type is self-satisfaction, where there's no difference between urinating and defecating wherever they are, and they don't care who they are after they've already done it.
Another approach is to cast a long line to catch a big fish, gradually boiling the frog in warm water.
Free software on the internet these days is merely a means to promote and attract users.
Once the user base reaches a certain size, everyone will start wielding their sickles to harvest the韭菜 (a metaphor for exploiting users).
Of course, this is perfectly understandable and a matter of course.
However, many people starved to death on the way to the harvest.
This is why many first-generation business owners are now wary of the internet.
While everyone else was desperately trying to attract users by offering free services, Su Wu took a different approach.
He wasn't the first to come up with the idea of embedding ads in software, but he was definitely the first to be so ruthless.
The fundamental reason why people haven't done this is because the current internet environment doesn't allow it.
It was only 2002, and apart from a few game companies, there weren't many businessmen who dared to advertise online.
Moreover, even if there were, the advertising fees would be pitifully small.
But Su Wu was different; his own products needed advertising and coverage across all channels.
In this way, Shi Gandang can be put to good use, saving a lot of costs.
Whether it's free or not, this is a win-win situation for everyone.
Su Wu didn't care what the users thought.
The reason is simple: technology is king.
Su Wu was absolutely confident that Shi Gandang would far surpass all his peers in terms of ability, at least for the next 10 years.
His mind contains all the future computer system vulnerabilities and analyses of well-known network viruses.
These are things that countless peers need to spend countless hours and resources to research.
Based on this alone, Shi Gandang was able to remain invincible.
Imagine a new virus outbreak where other antivirus software is temporarily powerless to combat it, and Shi Gandang takes the lead. How would users choose it?
If it's free and easy to use, who would care about a little bit of intrusive advertising?
Despite opposition from others, Su Wu made the decisive decision and finalized the matter.
Although everyone felt this was a self-destructive move, what could they do when he was the boss?
Pop-up ads are simple; what's complicated is creating elaborately designed ads.
Su Wu entrusted this task to advertising manager Chen Zhe to plan, and then to technical personnel to implement it.
It didn't take long for the new Shigandang update to be completed, sparking a lot of discussion among users.
"Damn, Shi Gandang is finally willing to spend money on his image. Thumbs up!"
"That's right. Although Shi Gandang is easy to use, its interface used to be too rudimentary."
"Everyone should be understanding. There aren't many completely free account-sharing software programs left. Hopefully, Shi Gandang isn't courting disaster."
"Have you guys noticed that Shi Gandang has a pretty intrusive pop-up ad?"
"You're talking about that pop-up ad, right? It appears once an hour. It's annoying, but I can understand it..."
"9494, they've already made it free, what's wrong with a pop-up ad? Are you guys really planning to starve the development team? Search your conscience!"
Su Wu secretly glanced at the forum discussions about the new version of Shi Gandang and revealed a knowing smile.
Netizens these days are so naive; they've all learned to think from Shi Gandang's perspective.
If this happened in later generations, which so-called free software wouldn't be cursed?
However, Shi Gandang's intrusive pop-up window did indeed spark widespread discussion.
But to Su Wu's surprise, the public's topic had gone a bit off track.
Aside from some industry peers questioning his shameless behavior, people are mostly discussing Longyao phones.
"Brothers, did you see the pop-up ad for Shi Gandang? It's for Longyao phones, a domestic brand..."
"Look, the Dragon Radiance Jelly series has a total of 7 colors."
"Yes, the design is similar to the latest Nokia candybar phones, but it's even more beautiful. I love it!"
"I've never heard of this brand before, who knows how well it performs?"
"The jelly series is only 800 yuan, which is more than 500 yuan cheaper than Nokia. Who cares about performance? It looks good!"
The most widespread discussion came from young people on the internet.
Although no one had heard of the brand Longyao, its outstanding appearance and rock-bottom price were enough to attract their attention.
Soon, online discussions about Shi Gandang were completely replaced by discussions about Longyao mobile phones.
In addition, Ruyang Beverages had already started a lucky draw, which immediately created a lively atmosphere.
One by one, the guys who were drinking beverages and using their phones turned into free advertising space for Su Wu.
On the forum, lucky winners who received the phones in the raffle started posting pictures like crazy, and some even tested the performance of the Longyao phone.
The Longyao mobile phone jelly series is designed to cater to the needs of young people, featuring vibrant colors and flashy designs.
This alone makes it popular among countless young people who pursue individuality.
As for performance, there's no need to elaborate further.
Which domestic manufacturer is willing to equip mobile phones with nanometer-level chips these days?
Therefore, in terms of performance, the Longyao phone also has an absolute advantage.
Tianya Forum.
"Everyone, I was lucky enough to drink a bottle of Ruyang Cola and win the Longyao Jelly series, a different kind of black."
"At first, I thought that a domestically produced mobile phone worth 800 yuan probably didn't have anything special about it besides its nice appearance..."
"However, the moment I turned it on, I was amazed! The performance of the Longyao phone impressed me, especially the sound quality! Below are my data tests..."
As time went on, similar posts began to spring up like mushrooms after rain, with experts from all walks of life showing their skills in a comprehensive analysis of the Longyao mobile phone.
Of course, they weren't advanced enough to disassemble the Longyao phone to study what chip technology it used; they were simply using data analysis.
Even so, countless people were amazed by the performance of the Longyao phone.
In particular, the MP3 function built into the Longyao phone is absolutely amazing for young people across the internet.
In foreign countries, 130-nanometer chips are gradually being applied to the audio-visual field, which can greatly improve sound and picture quality.
In order to save costs, Su Wu did not optimize other functions, but instead optimized the sound quality of the Longyao phone.
This very point resonated with the sensibilities of today's youth, making him an instant sensation.
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