Game Development Giant

When Jester mentioned that he wanted to develop a visual operating system with Microsoft, Bill Gate was stunned at first, and then his face showed a look of ecstasy. He has really been obsessed with this thing recently, although Jester also learned from Apple. Macintosh saw the development direction of computers in the future, but he was not very satisfied with the visual operating system they had just successfully developed, because it was far behind Apple's one.

The investment and R\u0026D duration of this thing are unknown, and judging from the current situation, this may be an unprofitable R\u0026D plan for a long time, maybe five years, or maybe eight years. Even ten years later, he wanted to find a partner to share this risk with him, but unfortunately, he looked down upon those who were interested, and those who were interested had no interest in this thing.

Bill Gates sneered at these people, because in his eyes, the operating system represented the future.

It's just the operating system. He was most disdainful of Apple's system that had to be bound to their computers. In fact, Bill Gates also thought about it, if Jobs hadn't insisted on making his computer, but specifically for If those compatible computers develop a visual operating system as great as their Macintosh, they may be even more troubled now. However, Bill Gates was also a little gloating. It seemed that he had recently heard some news that Apple's board of directors seemed to be planning to drive Jobs out of Apple.

Bill Gate looked at Jester suspiciously. He didn't quite believe Jester's statement about developing a visual operating system together. In fact, he had also followed Jester's news before, and this one was even better than him. People who are young but richer than him are often compared to him by various media. Bill is not a stingy person, but he does not feel any resentment because Jester is ranked above him.

Because he knows that the development of the operating system he is engaged in must be bright. As for Jester's video game industry, well, although Bill also believes that there will be some good development in the future, compared with the prospects of his own computer operating system, it is simply not the same, and he also heard about Jester. He even scorned Stern's remarks about a closed ecosystem similar to Apple's, especially his so-called super computer game console at the CES show. In his eyes, closure means A dead end.

so. When Jester mentioned that he wanted to develop a visual operating system with him, Bill Gate was confused and even wanted to refuse. His Microsoft did not want to develop a system specifically for a company's computers. It’s impossible even for IBM, let alone Jester’s Mars Entertainment. Just when Bill Gate wanted to politely refuse, Jester spoke first.

"Mr. Bill, I don't mean my unrealistic computer plan. But a real, universal visual operating system. I think this is the way forward." Jester said truthfully.

After hearing Jester's words, General Bill swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue. He glanced at Jester again, as if he didn't understand what the other person was thinking. Just as he was about to say something more, he heard UCLA calling him over. He said that his speech was ready, but in desperation, Bill Gate had to make an appointment with Jester. Meet at a restaurant in Los Angeles after a morning speaking engagement.

Jester also nodded in agreement.

When Bill Gate was giving a speech, Jester was also listening. To be honest, Bill Gate was the kind of person who was very good at speaking. He was full of passion when he spoke, and he was also wearing casual attire, which was even more impressive. The young students present felt a sense of intimacy, as if the person in front of them was not a billionaire who was almost the same age as them, but one of their seniors.

Moreover, Bill's language was humorous and made the whole audience laugh from time to time.

Jester felt ashamed about this.

The speech, which lasted for more than 40 minutes, was so exciting that even Jester couldn't help but be immersed in Bill's story. He told his entrepreneurial story and some of his trivial matters, which were originally just very simple things, from Bill's point of view. It was narrated from his mouth, but it had an inexplicable attraction. When Bill was nearing the end and making his final summary, Jester couldn't help but sigh. It was indeed what he had mentioned in interviews with some people, Bill Gate He is a very powerful speaker.

"Excellent." After Bill stepped down, Jester also expressed his appreciation.

After all, it was the first time for Jester to give a speech in front of so many people. He looked at the darkness in front of him with a curious expression. It was impossible to say that he was not nervous when he was a student of about the same age, and he was also I saw some familiar figures among the students, all of whom were his classmates when he was studying here. These people were still waving to him and saying hello.

Jester also smiled in return. Naturally, it was impossible for him to wave like this when he was in the spotlight. It was not that it was not elegant, but that it was too ostentatious.

After a pause, Jester briefly reviewed the contents of the speech he had written out a few days ago in his mind, then smiled and began the first formal speech in his life.

"cheers!"

In a restaurant in Los Angeles, Bill's door and Jester's were slammed together. The amber liquid was crystal clear. Bill's door took a slight sip, and then said sincerely: "If you don't say it, I won't even I will believe that this is your first formal speech, and what you said is really great, as evidenced by the applause from the audience."

As a person with a domestic soul, Jester is relatively modest in character. Although he has been learning how to be an American as much as possible for more than a year, in the face of Bill Gate's praise, he still He humbly said that he didn't dare to take it seriously. After a few words of humility, Bill Gate finally took the initiative to reintroduce the topic to the visual operating system that Jester had mentioned before.

Regarding Bill Gate's words about wanting to hear his opinion on this aspect, Jester put down his wine glass, frowned slightly, and seemed to think for a moment before speaking.

"Actually, although I think visual operating systems will be the general trend of computer operating systems in the future, it also takes a lot of time and cannot be achieved overnight. The current visual operating systems are actually not real graphical operating systems, but they use It’s just a little trick, Apple does this, and I think if your company is also developing it, it should be similar.”

Jester smiled, and in case Bill refused to admit it, he also produced evidence: "Mr. Bill, although I am a game company, I only make hardware, and the ATI graphics card company has been paying attention to the current PC all year round. Hardware, with all due respect, I have discussed it with Mr. He from ATI before. Judging from the current PC hardware, it is impossible to have a real graphics operating system."

"hehe."

Bill Gate just smiled. He did not admit it, but he did not deny it either. Instead, he talked about the visual operating system that Microsoft is currently producing: "Actually, Mr. Li, our company's first visual operating system has been designed. , now undergoing black box testing, interviews will be available around November.”

Obviously, although this is not a secret, in the eyes of Bill Gate, Jester is not in their group after all. Even if he knows that they are developing their own visual graphics operating system, he will not know too much about this system. What is the level? In fact, even in their industry, very few have tried this system.

To Bill Gate's surprise, Jester smiled indifferently, then picked up the wine glass and took a sip before speaking.

"To be honest, Mr. Bill, I am not yet twenty-one years old, so drinking is illegal, but that is not the point. The point is, are you satisfied with your operating system?"

Bill Gate just smiled noncommittally. He avoided talking about this question, but smiled and asked casually: "Assuming that we cooperate, what can you pay? You know, although I don't have as much money as you, but I We are raising shares now and will be listed in the next year. There will be no shortage of R\u0026D funds. As for computer operating system technology, you are even worse than us - let me ask, why should I develop it with you?"

"Mr. Bill, let me answer your second question first. You said that your technology is leading. With all due respect, what achievements do you have in terms of graphics operating system? If you only have Apple's Macintosh level, then the technology is not unattainable. If you don’t even have that level, I don’t think there is any need to talk about technological leadership. Everyone is starting from scratch, and there is no way to say who is better than the other.”

Saying that, Jester smiled and said, "Next question, as for what you said about you not being short of funds after the IPO, I have two points to say. First, if we can formally form a partnership in this regard, Alliance, if I spend a large amount of money to buy shares from you at a high price, then it will be completely beneficial to the results of your stock offering. I think you also understand that this kind of good news means before going public. What are you talking about? The second point is very simple. Although you and I both know that the future is the era of graphics operating systems, but no one knows where this era will start. Is it five years or ten years? This is unknown. Do you think Don’t you want someone to take risks with you?”

After hearing Jester's words, Bill Gate did not answer immediately, but fell into silence.