Microsoft doesn't need to solve the hardware issues; they just need to integrate the browser designed by Xing Baohua into the system.
This avoids all the messy things that happen when people fight over browsers.
Xing Baohua proposed two browser solutions to Gates' team: one was a paid solution, and the other was a free bundled solution.
They charge fees because they are the only company in the market. When the internet was not well-developed, charging for browsers was the most direct way to make a profit.
Users can choose not to use a browser. But other software vendors will inevitably invest in this area, and browser companies will certainly emerge.
Then release a free version to compete with those paid browsers.
Isn't Netscape a perfect example?
Microsoft used various methods to cripple the paid Netscape Navigator. Although Microsoft lost the lawsuit and had to pay more than 700 million US dollars, the money was well spent.
Xing Baohua's elaborate scheme was to get Microsoft to take notice of the browser and then push for the integration of the internet.
In the Great America, only a giant like this has the ability, strength, and financial resources to promote it.
Subsequently, Microsoft offered a patent acquisition price of 13 million.
This amount of money wasn't even enough for Xing Baohua to spend over an hour talking.
Despite Xing Baohua's extravagant claims, the foreigners haven't seen the actual product, so the price they offered is quite good.
If the actual product is seen, and the impact is significant, it could be worth billions.
Unfortunately, everything is still on paper. They need to allocate some of their personnel to research and development and promotion. Who knows how much it will cost?
Spending billions or even more means at least that's readily available and can be used right away.
Furthermore, we must also consider the current number of computer users.
The other party showed interest in buying and even offered a price, which finally put Xing Baohua at ease. The difficult plan had taken a significant step forward.
If Microsoft offers a lot of money, then we can negotiate. But if they offer this little bit, then we'll have to bring something along.
The company commissioned Microsoft to develop its enterprise email service, and the patent belongs to Dami Technology.
This is a piece of cake for Microsoft; they'll just charge a token production fee.
As for the software price and the patents that Xing Baohua wants to sell, they will be offset. Furthermore, Microsoft will need to pay approximately ten million more for the software later.
According to Xing Baohua's production figures, it will take three to four years to complete the hedging.
In other words, Xing Baohua didn't pay a single penny. He exchanged the old infrastructure he brought for several years of Microsoft's system. He really got his money's worth.
Xing Baohua declined the upgrade service. That's the customer's problem. The product came out as version 1.0; upgrading to the latest system is something the user needs to resolve themselves.
This is basically how computers are operated when they leave the factory.
Further negotiations on the subsequent contracts will take time. The lawyers and financial personnel that Xing Baohua later hired also worked against the clock to help him maximize his profits.
Xing Baohua, who was temporarily free, continued to wander around Silicon Valley with his secretary and bodyguards.
He doesn't have much exposure to new things right now, and there are many companies he can't get into.
Three days later, after ending his contract with Microsoft, Xing Baohua led his team to Cambridge.
The famous Harbin University is also located here.
Thanks to the advance appointment, Xing Baohua was able to meet with Mr. Wang An very quickly.
The two chatted casually and politely, and were very friendly when they learned that Xing Baohua had just come from China.
Mr. Wang An was born in Shanghai, and his accent still carries a hint of his hometown.
Ask about the country's development, how people's lives are, and so on.
After exchanging pleasantries, Xing Baohua got straight to the point: he was interested in several of your company's patents and wanted to purchase them.
Although Wang An's company is controlled by the old man, there are also some small shareholders, such as venture capital firms, which involve interests and require a meeting to inform the shareholders.
Wang Laboratories is doing very well right now, with many large orders. They can't sell their patents; they can only license them.
The price isn't low either.
High-density dot matrix printers actually charge a patent fee of $20 per unit.
For every printer Xing Baohua produces, he has to pay Wang An $20.
None of the other patents cost more than ten yuan.
They pretended to haggle, but in the end, they couldn't get a discount.
Xing Baohua gritted her teeth and bought it.
We have no choice but to buy it, otherwise we won't get the technology. At this point, forget about national sentiment or patent law; we'll figure out how to bypass the patents later. Why pay any more money then!
Tuition fees must be paid, otherwise how can one develop a ruthless heart?
To outsiders, Xing Baohua controls patents to protect his rights. But internally, he doesn't dare to patent indiscriminately, as it's unprofitable. It's better to open up a portion and develop the market first.
Xing Baohua couldn't acquire the technology for inkjet and laser printing, so he had to rely on university students doing internships to conduct research at low cost.
Whether there will be a result is still unknown; this is a long road ahead.
After settling things off with Wang An, Xing Baohua returned to Greater New York.
Huang Xingyao reported to Xing Baohua in his office, outlining the amount of work completed in the past few days according to Xing Baohua's requirements.
The headhunting firm has recommended 17 electronics technicians in one day, representing a wide range of professional backgrounds.
Three of them work on the underlying architecture.
Whatever the reason, Xing Baohua accepted the offer; the next issue was salary. As long as the salary wasn't excessive, Xing Baohua could afford to pay it.
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Those who can find work generally aren't very skilled. The capable are tied to good companies.
Even if his skill level is average, Xing Baohua will still accept it.
They didn't expect much in terms of results, they just hoped they could help Xing Baohua train apprentices. Due to a lack of talent, Xing Baohua's development was suppressed, and the frustration he felt was indescribable.
Then I reported to the audio-visual distribution company and the CEO's staff.
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