Chapter 763 AOL
The American Quantum Computer Company recently happened to something that was unbelievable like a pie falling from the sky.
Six Ear Venture Capital Fund, established by Loyle, has invested three million US dollars in quantum computer companies after multiple rounds of negotiations and acquired 30% of the shares, becoming the company's board member with the most shares.
Although quantum computer companies are not well-known today, as the largest computer online service provider in the United States, their future business prospects cannot be underestimated. In fact, in the near future, the founder of this company, Steve Case, will decide to change the company's name to "ameria online", which is the famous American Online.
In 2015, AOL was acquired by verizon for US$4.4 billion. Such a huge acquisition project should have been able to successfully sensation in the news sections of major commercial media, right? But in fact, AOL did make headlines in various media.
It is not because of the high price of the acquisition, but because it lamented that AOL had declined to such a point. Before 2000, AOL and Time Warner merged. As the world's largest Internet access service provider, its market value once reached US$350 billion!
With the market value of a company, it is really a pity that it can match the GDP level of a regional power on earth.
However, in 1991, when the Internet economy had not yet appeared on the world stage, the predecessor of AOL, Quantum Computer, was able to get such an investment, which really gave Steve Case a big surprise.
However, compared with the $3 million of six ear fund, the industry resources brought by Loyle are the factors that Steve Keyes is more interested in.
Just look at the guests who arrived at the celebration banquet after the funding ceremony, and you can know what complex relationship network there is behind the six ear fund.
"This is Mr. Dell, the general manager of Dell Computers."
Mao Qingzhu pulled a young man to introduce Steve Case and said: "Dell Computer is planning to launch a new host with online services as its main concept. I think the products and services of Quantum Computer Company should be worth paying attention to."
"Michael Dell?!" Steve Case looked Michael Dell up and down with some surprise, and took the initiative to extend his hand enthusiastically: "The idea of direct phone sales of computers is really great, but Mr. Dell, have you ever thought about omitting the phone, why don't we put the computers on the Internet to sell them?"
Michael Dell teased: "Mr. Steve means that if users want to buy a computer, do they have to have a computer first?"
"No, you know, people who can buy computers cannot have no knowledge of computers. Generally speaking, users of home computers will definitely have experience using computers through other channels..."
"Haha, Mr. Steve, don't get me wrong." Michael Dell laughed and waved his hands repeatedly: "In fact, we have completed the online sales website of Dell Computer and will be put into use soon."
"The online service host we launched this time is equipped with a 30kbps modem produced by Xinke Electronics. Our original plan was to set the homepage of the browser as the official website of Dell Computer. However, if Quantum Computer Company can put Dell's official website connection on your homepage, we can try to set your online service to the default settings."
Steve Case opened his mouth wide and felt like he was fainted by the pie that fell from the sky.
Since 1990, Dell Computer has become the de facto no.1 in the personal computer market. With direct telephone sales, Dell Computer originally had much lower intermediate costs than manufacturers such as Compaq, ibm, and Apple, which in turn gave it a considerable advantage in selling prices.
And that's not all. In addition to CPU, hard disk, north-south bridge chip and other key components are purchased from the United States, other hardware equipment has basically been produced in China.
All external equipment including motherboards and various interfaces, capacitors and resistors, fans, power supplies, chassis and floppy drives are purchased from the Chinese market. Only the memory currently uses Japanese products, and this aspect can only be said that the Magic Fab has not yet challenged the Japanese factory's foundation.
After completing the procurement and assembly, Dell Computer Group, the main supplier of Dell Computer, sent the finished host and monitor back to the United States. This way, the trade chain that circled most of the earth was still at least one-third cheaper than other brands produced and assembled in the United States. With this supply system, Dell Computer has now occupied more than 40% of the US personal computer market.
With its advantages in the terminal market, Dell Computer has obtained the production license of 286cpu. Today's Intel is not the future Intel, and the x86 hegemony will not be fully established until the Pentium series. Intel in the 286 era is still trying its best to strengthen the x86 alliance system, but I am afraid that no one supports x86 instead of enclosing the x86 system in its own hands.
After paying a patent fee, Dell obtained the authorization authority of the x86 system, which is basically the same as the future amd. Agricultural enterprises entered the market in the 386 era, and then x86 authorization became a rare thing.
After obtaining the authorization of the x86 system, Dell gave the 286cpu production contract to the Magic City Fab for OEM. In the future, the Magic City Fab can design a CPU based on the x86 system by itself with this foundry contract, just put a layer of Dell's skin on it.
In the face of such a performance, Dell was able to set Quantum Online's service as the default in the host, which was really a huge face and inner value for Steve Case.
"Mr. Dell, of course there is no problem!" Steve Keys said excitedly: "Please rest assured that the most eye-catching position on Quantum Online's website will always belong to Dell!"
This is what Steve Keys is most satisfied with this investment. The funder behind the six ear fund is Hu Wenhai. As the initiator of the server alliance, the name Mr. Hu is still very important in the US electronic market.
In addition to Dell, Steve Case finalized several cooperation projects on the spot at the banquet. Just as the atmosphere of the banquet gradually became warmer, the host Steve Case decisively knocked on the wine glass with a spoon.
Ding Ding Ding
When such a sound rang out, the banquet hall suddenly became quiet. Steve Case found a sofa and stood up, his heart full of complacency. Of course, he did not forget where this success came from.
"Everyone, I must say that in Silicon Valley we believe so firmly in this belief. People here are not working for money. The purpose of our work is to create the future! We have infinite imagination and creativity, and we firmly believe that the direction we are moving forward will surely become a reality!"
"So how will the future we create become a reality? Today, I believe there is finally an answer to this question. I believe that the prospect of quantum computer companies is far more than 10 million US dollars, but I want me to say that the six ear fund has a 30% stake for three million US dollars. This transaction is the most cost-effective business for quantum computers. Because in our future, its most beautiful and incredible part will be achieved by someone like Mr. Mao Qingzhu, the manager of six ear fund!
Steve Case took a deep breath and shouted: "Next, we have a treat from Mr. Mao Qingzhu!"
As soon as Steve Keys finished speaking, there were bursts of applause.
Steve Case jumped off the single sofa on the lawn in a Silicon Valley style and made a gesture to Mao Qingzhu.
In the past few years in the United States, Mao Qingzhu has been trained. Especially in Silicon Valley, this passion and casual atmosphere is the mainstream. He stood on the sofa without hesitation, gently pressed his hands, and waited until the applause below gradually stopped.
"Thanks to Mr. Steve Keys for his praise, as he said, the six ear fund is committed to turning the future envisioned by the Silicon Valley into reality. In fact, we already have a plan to not only invest in quantum computer companies, but also negotiate with Xerox to acquire a majority stake in their Palo Alto R&D Center. In addition, we will donate to Stanford University and continue to invest in emerging micro-enterprises in the future to help them grow. The six ear fund is not only focusing on profits, but also focusing more on the fate of mankind and the future of the planet..."
When Mao Qingzhu was excited, some old problems started to get into trouble and started running the train: "Personal, I think imagination is the most important ability of human beings. For example, I once imagined that in the vast desert in central Australia, where there is no rainfall, it is a pity for a continent like Australia. Why is Australia short of water when surrounded by the sea? Because there are no mountains in central Australia that can block water vapor, so there is naturally no sufficient rainfall."
"Then we can try it, and use directional explosion of nuclear bombs to create a mountain range. When a mountain that can block water vapor rises in central Australia, human society will regain a rich continent! This is for humans...uh..."
Looking at the person below with a "me-daddy" expression, Mao Qingzhu had to end the topic in disappointment and return to the point.
"Of course, imagination alone is not enough. For humans, just thinking is not enough. We must have sufficient action. Our six ear fund is currently promoting an imaginative project. It comes from a boy under 16 years old in mainland China. He created an amazing world after the outbreak of the Cold War. We are using this as a background to create a new mode of computer game that can be online."
Chapter completed!