Chapter 518 The Tough Negotiation

The personal PC market is full of gunpowder, except for the four King Kongs who are more powerful. There is also a Dell computer hidden in the corner. Although this product belongs to the non-mainstream, it is moving steadily, one step at a time.

The hardware industry is like this, but the software does appear to be relatively calm. Since the acquisition of Oracle, the development direction of the White system has begun to shift. The software suitable for personal PCs is mainly office suits and microcomputer databases.

As for the CD player and its like, it can basically be characterized as a ticket. Obviously, William White intends to sell the personal PC software.

"Boss, the valuation of Microsoft is growing very fast. Our business is not listed, so it is a bit of a disadvantage."

"Tsk, so, isn't the software selling well recently? You can leak a little news appropriately. We plan to spin off the office software business."

Felson heard what the boss meant. In fact, he was also very annoyed. This damn Bill must hold on to those shares. He simply doesn't know what is good or bad.

"Boss, otherwise, we hostilely acquire it."

William White shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Filson, they don't trouble me now because I spent money on lobbying companies. If we expand the personal PC business again, we will have trouble."

Filson is very clear that the boss's venture capital company has invested in a lot of IT industries. And these large and small companies are basically in the personal PC field.

"Boss, if Microsoft buys our PC software business, won't you be in the same trouble here?"

"No, all these shares will go into the family fund. You know, I have a son now, and I need to leave something to them."

"Okay, boss, I understand what you mean, the board seat is not necessary."

"Of course, I believe Bill Gates also knows that he just saw that I want to sell this business. What's more, he knows that I am very coveted about Microsoft's shares."

"Okay, I'll make arrangements. I believe that when he hears the news, he will definitely jump."

Filson's guess was right, Bill, who was proud of the spring breeze, chose to yell at the first time.

William White does not need to be big and comprehensive, so he will definitely be entangled by the Department of Justice. He only needs to cut a small piece, but in this field, he must be the best.

Obviously, Bill Gates understood William White's thoughts. Although he was a little disapproving, he was secretly delighted.

He figured it out, why didn't this guy work on an operating system. It's not that he doesn't have this ability, but that he doesn't want to be IBM's second.

International Business Machines, as soon as you hear the name, you will understand that they didn't start out playing computers at all. In fact, Big Blue involves a wide range of industries, which is simply outrageous. As long as there is a profitable business, you can always see this group of bastards. It is needless to say how much people hate him.

"Boss, this IPO may be a cover. The one who wants to buy this company the most is undoubtedly Microsoft."

"Hehe, our richest man is obviously a little impatient. This guy named Bill is really capable of tossing around."

"This time, I'm afraid there will be a result."

"Well, it seems that although William White is domineering, he can also be reasonable."

The old guy said it happily, and his subordinates could only agree. In fact, he wanted to say that our Dharma is too careless to be hated by others. It’s easy to talk about a hostile takeover, but what happens after the takeover is completed? Do you still expect other people's core team to continue working?

The better you understand the IT industry, the more you understand the importance of people. It's easy for you to force a hostile takeover, but it's just a dream come true if you want to have a good development.

The communication with Bill Gates was not very harmonious. Honestly, valuations are bullshit. If you think it's cheap, I'll take some more cash out.

The most depressing thing is that both sides plan to do so.

It's just that William White didn't plan to wait this time. If Bill Gates continues to insist, he doesn't mind building another operating system.

"Bill, within three months at most, if you can't make a decision here, we will sell out all the stocks."

"Oh, White System is going to be an operating system?"

"Haha, I was wrong. Our boss intends to support Jobs, and now Apple's valuation is not high. If the acquisition goes smoothly, we will sell the hardware part to Compaq."

Si, the first few words, Bill's classmate didn't take it seriously. He doesn't believe that compatible machine manufacturers will use Apple's system.

However, the taste of the latter speech is different. Yes, if Apple becomes a software company, Microsoft will be in big trouble.

Tsk, there is still a great possibility that Microsoft will be abandoned by Big Blue. Thinking of these terrible things, Bill Gates could only smile wryly.

The person who came to negotiate today is William White's chief think tank. What he said also represented William White's thoughts.

The White System is not those bumpkins, they don't play hostile takeovers at all. The most valuable thing about your Microsoft is your core team.

Instead of spending a lot of money to acquire, it is better to poach corners directly. As long as the conditions are generous enough, there will definitely be people who fall in their arms.

"Well, although I know this is just a threat, I need to deal with it carefully, and I will reply as soon as possible."

"Believe me, Bill, this is the boss's truest thought. We've always had plans for an operating system, a long time ago. Now that we've said it all, I won't hide it from you. It was our old development plan. , before IBM decides to cooperate with you."

Looking at the information in his hand, Bill Gates couldn't help but smile bitterly. Well, based on the things above, he can easily judge it. The thing is true, but IBM finally gave the contract to Microsoft, which is simply malpractice.

"I can see it. I remember it clearly at the time. The boss said that there was little hope. IBM prefers to deal with small companies."

"Okay, Filson, let's start over."

The two guys continued to argue, but this time, it was impossible for Bill to delay. Of course he is also an understanding person, Windows 3.0 is doing well, and the development of the office software of the White system is indeed very ordinary. If it continues to drag on, William White's valuation here will suffer a big loss.

Of course, the two of them can't talk well for a while. This will be a very long process. It's just that the two sides are very sincere this time.

"Boss, the hope is great this time, that guy is really difficult."

"Hehe, did you stimulate him with Jobs?"

"Yes, that's what worries him the most."

"This bastard is a donkey at all. If you don't scare him, some will delay."

Filson was stunned, listening to the boss's words, he was a little foolish!

"Boss, are you just scaring him?"

"Of course, it is too difficult to develop an operating system alone. The most important thing is that users are used to it. No matter how good your product is, users may not buy it. Work hard, and it is best to get it done within two months."

"Okay, boss, it's not a big problem."