Giant of the times

Schools, enterprises and various research institutions have urgent needs for networking. The emergence of GalaxyNet1.0 network card just meets their needs. The orders for GalaxyNet1.0 keep coming, which is unexpected!

Although other LAN technologies have appeared, they have not been made into network cards, and it is very difficult to promote them.

After computers from IBM, HP, and DEC were equipped with GalaxyNet 1.0 network cards, sales increased significantly. Because purchasing a network card separately costs US$100, when many schools purchase new machines, they naturally prefer computers from IBM, HP, and DEC companies that come with their own network cards.

As a giant in the personal computer market, Apple did not have a network card, which resulted in the loss of many users.

Other PC manufacturers have contacted Galaxy Networks, hoping to purchase products directly from the factory. Depending on the size of their company, the purchase price ranges from US$200 to US$250.

Apple was in a big crisis at this time. Compatible machines, including IBM's personal computers, all supported Galaxy Net 1.0 network cards, but Apple's personal computers did not, leading to another sharp decline in sales.

Apple headquarters, conference room.

Thomas Rockefeller has been very irritable in the past two years. In his hands, Apple's performance has been declining day by day and it has been losing money every year. Especially this time, Apple's human brain does not support the GalaxyNet1.0 network card, which actually caused Apple's computers to become unsalable. ! Some users even asked for returns!

Current Apple CEO Vincent Gay said to him: "Mr. Rockefeller, we have two solutions at the moment! First, modify the operating system and develop a personal computer that can support GalaxyNet1.0 network card; second, let Galaxy Network The company develops network cards that can support Apple computers!”

Thomas Rockefeller nodded and then asked: "Which method do you think is better?"

"Mr. Rockefeller, use both methods together. The computers that Apple has sold occupy a large share of the personal computer market, and Galaxy Networks should not let go of this profit." Vincent Gay paused After a while, he said: "It's just that developing a network card for Apple computers alone will cost Galaxy Networks some additional research and development funds and time. Therefore, they have always hoped that Apple can be compatible with GalaxyNet1.0 network cards. At present, Ethernet is gradually becoming a local area network standard . I think Apple should follow the general trend and choose to cooperate with Galaxy Networks!"

Thomas Rockefeller nodded helplessly, "Well, then I'll do as you say!" Thomas felt like a failure at this time. As an outstanding son of the Rockefeller family, he couldn't even compare to a self-made Chinese. Apple left. He won't be able to...

Thomas Rockefeller was discouraged, but he did not give up.

He thought for a long time and felt that Apple should diversify its development. Since personal computers were suppressed by IBM, it would develop other products and use the Apple brand to gain support from many people.

At this time, Thomas put forward his long-prepared plan: "Vincent, Apple's products are too single, and we must find new profit points. Sunbird made money by selling game consoles and game cartridges last Christmas. I spent a lot of money. I think if Apple can develop personal computers, it can also develop game consoles!"

Vincent Gay may not be sure to pay attention, but since the major shareholder has decided so, so be it.

So, he nodded and said: "Well, this is also a good idea. With Apple's R\u0026D capabilities, it will definitely be able to develop a game console with more powerful performance than the Atari 2600!"

Thomas Rockefeller was a little excited when he got the other party's recognition, as if the game console developed by Apple would be a big seller, and countless orders were coming in. In addition, he also thought that the Flamingo Company founded by Li Zetian was developing a game console. By then, Apple's game console could snipe it. The glory of the Rockefeller family gave him a strong competitive spirit and he must defeat his opponents, and his opponent was not IBM, but Li Zetian.

In Li Zetian's hands, Apple became a legend; in his hands, it became a joke!

Thomas Rockefeller would not allow this situation to continue to happen. Unfortunately, at present, things are counterproductive, and Apple is increasingly declining...

If you are poor, you will want to change!

Thomas Rockefeller thought of diversified development, and gaming was just one of them.

Then, he added: "With the increasing popularity of personal computers and Microsoft Word word processing software and Excel spreadsheets, Wangan word processors are gradually being eliminated, and printers have become the first choice for corporate offices! Therefore, I think Apple If the company gets involved in the printer market, it will definitely make a lot of money!”

Vincent Gay nodded: "It is true that as Mr. Rockefeller said, the printer market is very profitable! However, there are established printer giants such as HP, Epson, and Xerox, and there is great competition pressure."

"How do you know that the printer developed by Apple cannot make money without trying it?" Thomas Rockefeller frowned. At this moment, Thomas Rockefeller was in a desperate condition and sought medical treatment. He wanted to try everything.

Printers are indeed very profitable, but not everyone can earn this money.

When Li Zetian was in charge of Apple, he did not dare to get involved in printers easily because he did not understand printers. In addition, the printer market was highly competitive, and it was not easy for the established printer giants to deal with it. Their technology and talent reserves could surpass Apple by several blocks. Instead of using Apple's resources to develop printers, it would be better to do something else. Apple had developed printers in its previous life, but it didn't make much money. After Jobs returned, he immediately axed them.

After the meeting, Thomas Rockefeller was satisfied.

Vincent Gay immediately called Galaxy Networks and expressed his intention to cooperate. Galaxy Networks, of course, agreed to develop an Apple computer version of the GalaxyNet network card for Apple.

If you don’t make money, you won’t make it in vain!

In addition, Vincent Gay also said that Apple's new computer will definitely support GalaxyNet1.0 network card.

Galaxy Networks.

Zhang Hao laughed loudly and said: "We wanted to cooperate with Apple several times in the past, but the other party refused to agree. Now that it's better, sales have declined, so we actively ask for help. It's really hard not to shed tears until we see the coffin!"

Tian Shuai smiled slightly and said, "Okay, no matter what, Apple has agreed to cooperate with us."

Zhang Hao curled his lips and said: "Apple is getting worse and worse in Thomas' hands! In my opinion, Apple will go bankrupt sooner or later!"

Tian Shuai was stunned for a moment and nodded, "Maybe..."

Zhang Hao said excitedly: "If Apple goes bankrupt, do you think Mr. Li will buy it back?"

Tian Shuai heard this, thought for a moment, raised his head and said, "It should be possible. Apple still has many outstanding employees, and they are a valuable asset!"

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A few days later, Apple held a press conference to announce the development of a home console.

At the press conference, Thomas Rockefeller said to the camera with a smile on his face: "Apple will focus on developing a powerful Apple home game console. Third-party game software development companies are welcome to cooperate with Apple!"

A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Although Apple has declined, it is still the industry leader.

After the news broke that Apple was going to develop a game console, it caused a shock in the industry, and even Li Zetian was surprised.

"Apple thinks it is not dying fast enough. I have already established Flamingo Company, and Apple still dares to enter the gaming industry!!!" Li Zetian shook his head.

Flamingo Company and Li Zetian have not made any statement yet.

Warner Bros. was the first to jump out. The company's CEO said with disdain in an interview with media reporters: "Sunbird's position in the gaming industry cannot be shaken! If Apple enters the game console field, its end will definitely be terrible. Miserable! Any opponent of Sunbird Company will face unprecedented failure!"

Not long after, rumors spread that Warner Bros. issued an ultimatum to third-party game developers. If third-party game developers dared to develop games for other companies' game consoles, their games would not be allowed to be launched on the Atari 2600 platform.

Thomas Rockefeller waited for more than a week, thinking that many third-party game developers would come to Apple to seek cooperation. As a result, there were only a few game companies, and their strength was not very good.

At this time, Thomas Rockefeller almost felt like he would die before he started. He did not expect that the water in the gaming industry was so deep...

However, when he thought back, it seemed that third-party game developers were threatened by Warner Bros., and not many companies dared to develop games for Flamingo. So thinking about it this way, Thomas felt much better.

"Mr. Rockefeller, Flamingo develops its own games. Judging from the current situation, Apple can only develop its own games..." Vincent Gay said with a hint of helplessness.

Thomas nodded and said: "Well, let's develop the game ourselves! However, we still have to work hard to win over some third-party game developers!"

"Okay, Mr. Rockefeller!" Vincent Gay nodded.

Li Zetian naturally knew what was going on with Apple and couldn't help but laugh: "Haha, Atari 2600 dominates the market and forms a monopoly. Now Apple knows how powerful it is. The game console market is not that easy to enter..."

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