Rebirth of the Internet Overlord

Andy knew how old Ning Zimo was. It was reported in the New York Times that he was an 18-year-old young genius.

Moreover, in Andy's recent communication with Ning Zimo, he did see many shining bright spots in him.

However, there is a huge gap between dreams and reality. Andy, who has been through it before, understands the hard work and dedication required to truly build a company. Not to mention that this young genius only has creative ideas, but has not yet been exposed to real life.

The hardware industry, he has no idea of ​​the hardships of this industry.

Andy felt that he had to do something to stop this young genius's delusions, let alone let him waste his time on his ambitious ideas.

After clearing his thoughts, Andy coughed.

After seeing everyone looking at him, he said in a deep voice, "Man, I was born in 1963. My father established an electronic equipment direct sales company when I was young. After he took photos of sales samples and put them in the sales catalog,

These electronic devices that fulfill commercial missions have become my toys.

In terms of size, my room was filled with the latest electronic products. I stayed in the house every day to disassemble and disassemble them, and never tired of it. My geek gene was also planted at that time.

When I was 26 years old, I went to Apple and was mainly responsible for research and development. The success of Apple’s first tower computer Quadra and the first soft cat in history gave me the opportunity to get exposed to more things. Especially the magic cap project, which was

A smartphone operating system and interface.”

Andy spoke slowly, and Ning Zimo was also listening quietly. He knew what Andy wanted to say, but he didn't want to interrupt his good intentions.

"General Magic had a short-lived success, but it didn't last long. Our concept of magic cap was too advanced, and only a few manufacturers and communication companies could reluctantly accept it, so it was quickly sentenced to death by the market.

Then our R&D department was forced to disband, and I was forced to join Artemis R&D company founded by three Apple veterans. This time we developed interactive Internet TV webtv, obtained a number of communication patents, and the product had hundreds of thousands of users. It was a success.

Achieved profitability, with annual revenue exceeding US$100 million.

After that, artemis was acquired by Juhard. And I decided to build a device that was as big as a chocolate bar and sold for less than $10. At that time, I thought users could use it to scan items and then upload the pictures to the Internet.

Online platforms uncover information about these items.”

After a pause, Andy continued with a bitter look, "It's just that I failed. So after learning from the pain, I found Matthias, founded Danger with him, and spent 2 years building such a sidekick.

."

At this moment, Li Ying suddenly reached out and took the sidekick from Ning Zimo's hand and looked at it carefully. She could feel that Andy and the others had worked hard on this product, but she had also heard from Ning Zimo that he was interested in smart phones.

Explanation of equipment.

Li Ying turned her head and looked at Ning Zimo. She felt it was time for him to say something.

Ning Zimo looked at Andy and smiled, stretched out his hand to stop his desire to speak next, and said calmly, "Andy, I understand what you mean. You want to tell me how difficult it is to make such a device."

Andy was a little uncomfortable when Ning Zimo stopped him. But after hearing what he said, he nodded.

Ning Zimo looked at him and still smiled, and continued, "Andy, Matthias. I really appreciate the concept of the pda product. Its emergence has changed to a certain extent the need for high-end business people to carry heavy bags when entering and exiting.

Notebook embarrassment.

It liberates part of the productivity and can indeed occupy a certain share in the field of business applications. What I want to tell you is that the sidekick product is a very unconventional pda upgrade product at the moment. At this stage, I really appreciate it.

"

Andy felt Ning Zimo's sincerity and nodded pleasantly. But Ning Zimo suddenly emphasized his tone at "this stage", and he realized that Ning Zimo had not finished what he said. So he suppressed the doubts in his heart.

, signaling Ning Zimo to continue.

Ning Zimo deliberately paused but received a response, so he continued, "The reason why I say sidekick is worthy of appreciation at this stage is for one main reason. It was limited by the pda product itself from the very beginning of its design.

Although it can improve the efficiency of business people and also belongs to the category of smart devices, have you ever thought that because it does not completely break the application scope of pdas limited to business people, it cannot be regarded as an epoch-making product."

Ning Zimo glanced at Mathias and Andy's faces, then pointed at the sidekick in Li Ying's hand and continued, "The sidekick product is different from my definition of a smart device. Although it has

It has advantages, but its essence cannot be separated from the category of pda targeting business people.

And the definition of smart devices that I and you have been talking about has always been that it can be used by everyone, not just the elite who have business portability needs."

Andy savored Ning Zimo's words carefully. He had some thoughts about Ning Zimo's last words, but he couldn't figure out what they were.

Ning Zimo took the sidekick from Li Ying and spread it out in his hands, "Guys, among the smart devices I define, it must be a truly epoch-making product. I think it must have the most novel ways of using it, and it must also

To be equipped under a new system, it also needs new hardware support.

Even if it may not have the overall environment to be born in the short term, I know that it will have the corresponding environment one day in the future. It is not far away, it will only be a few years. But I need to pave the way for it from now on."

Ning Zimo, who had personally experienced the rapid development of science and technology in the 21st century in his previous life, returned to this barbaric period in the early 21st century. Relying on what he had seen, heard and experienced in his previous life, this was enough.

Now these two future founders of the Android system have been working hard for several years.

Ning Zimo did not dare to compete with these technical masters in the hardware field, but if it was just about vision, Ning Zimo could definitely leave the two masters in front of him behind.

"Sidekick is very good, but it takes two different routes from the product I defined." Ning Zimo pointed at sidekick and said, "It is like a small computer, with a keyboard, a monitor, and a mouse replacement. To a certain extent, it follows the

People operating on computers.

But have you ever thought that there are still many people who don’t know how to use computers? The smart devices we have been talking about have always been used to serve human beings. It should have a more convenient way to use it, rather than a

Shrunk computer.

For example, if it is a whole screen, the screen replaces all operations, and people only need to click on the screen with their fingers to control everything..."

The corners of Ning Zimo's mouth curled up, and he deliberately prolonged his words. With such a blank space, someone stepped in.

"This is impossible. IBM's Simon used a touch screen in 1993, but its tactile feel was really bad. Moreover, it can only replace buttons and cannot serve as a display. Unless..." Mathias said incredulously

.

The more Mathias spoke, the softer his voice became. He suddenly thought of the years that Ning Zimo had mentioned. Nine years have passed since the first mobile phone with a touch screen concept appeared, but the current technological capabilities continue to accelerate.

It is developing continuously. One day in the future, the function mentioned by Ning Zimo may become possible due to the improvement of scientific and technological level.

Matthias finally understood what Ning Zimo meant. He actually took such a long-term view, looking at things many years in the future.

Many years later, when technology develops to a certain extent, the overall technical environment of hardware will inevitably change in accordance with Moore's Law.

Mathias looked at Andy in surprise, only to find that Andy was looking at him with the same expression.

"Yes, I guess you have thought of it. What I call the next generation of epoch-making smart devices is likely to be presented to everyone in such a novel way. Maybe we can be more concrete.

You try to think about it, when the overall hardware environment changes qualitatively, will the smart device we are talking about now appear soon? Can it be controlled by voice, can it be worn on the body? Will it become a consumer product for ordinary people?

It provides convenience to people at close range and is no longer a tool for a few elite people..."

After drinking the last coffee in the cup, Ning Zimo put down the cup and smiled softly, "That era was actually not that far away. In this regard, we must have a long-term vision to advance the existing laws. As long as we have a long-term vision, we can almost

It will definitely appear in front of everyone in 20 years. The only question is whether there will be anyone like me who will work hard for such a far-reaching goal from now on."

Andy felt that Ning Zimo's gaze towards him seemed to pass through his body and spread to someday in the future.

His thoughts were unconsciously taken away by Ning Zimo's gaze,

Extending to an unprecedented new world.

***+***

It is impossible for Ning Zimo to join danger, and it is even more impossible for Andy and Mathias to follow Ning Zimo.

Ning Zimo understood that it was impossible at least now.

Although he described to Andy and them a product that sounded very attractive at the moment, Danger Company was the brainchild of Andy and Matthias, and the Sidekick mobile phone was also on its way to the market.

Just like Ning Zimo said, it is impossible for Ning Zimo and Danger to get along at the current time.

But Ning Zimo's original intention of coming to danger this time was not to make Andy and the others stand with him through just one communication.

This meeting is just to plant a seed that is still in the embryonic state. As for the future, strength will ultimately speak for itself. With this contact, we can build a bridge for the future, just like the dormancy at Beibao is for

Paving the way for the future is the same.

Ning Zimo knew how to do every step he took. So after spending a day in Danger and visiting their research and development, Ning Zimo still took Li with him after Andy and Matthias reluctantly tried to persuade him to stay.

Ying left danger company.

After saying goodbye to Ning Zimo and Li Ying and going out, Mathias was about to turn around and go in, but saw Andy looking at the back of the young man sitting in the car without moving. Mathias turned around and put his arms around Andy's arms

With his shoulder, he looked at the direction Ning Zimo left with him.

"Matthias, do you think Ning's product is an epoch-making product, and how long will it take?" Andy murmured.

Mathias thought for a while and said, "I don't know how long it will take, and I don't know what the chances of success are. But I think he does see far and is a very thoughtful person. And, he is like this

His consideration is not lofty, but thoughtful."

Andy watched the car disappear from the handover, turned around and walked slowly towards the office.

Mathias turned his head and followed the footsteps, "I thought our vision was broad enough, but I didn't expect that there would be young people who thought further than us."

With that said, Mathias patted Andy on the shoulder, "Don't be sad, old man. If the sidekick really wasn't that successful, if at that time we really felt that the future that Ning said was feasible.

If there really is such a day, maybe we can try to work with this interesting young man to explore the world he mentioned! Maybe we will have a different future."

Andy turned his head sideways and looked at Mathias with a smile on his face.

Thinking of the young man's deep eyes, he also smiled.