I Am A Trilionaire - Chapter 25
After completing a stock exchange with Dell, Michael Dell said he would register the company.
Henry strongly agreed. After Dell went public, it would develop faster and would help Henry even more. To help Dell, Henry’s company will promote Dell, and specific work will be discussed by Michael Dell and Geely Hutt. Henry goes to Netscape again and asks them to develop a feature that Henry really likes in browsing multi-tab websites!
The Netscape browser can use multiple tabs and open many websites without having to search for them in the taskbar. Very easy to use!
Henry’s proposal was unanimously supported by Netscape, and he immediately called for development.
“When AOL and Apple release the AL browser, you will add this new feature!” Henry’s orders.
“Okay! They will definitely be like caught when I press the AL browser! This function is really great!” Netscape CEO Jonathan Jackson laughed.
At that time, Netscape will add a collection function, multi-tab website browsing function, and fast web page loading technology (browser opening speed has changed from the original 3 second response time to 1 second)! The Netscape browser hits with three blows, the AL browser will definitely not feel good anymore!
“When developing technology and developing new functions, don’t forget to register a patent. Even if the AL browser is released, we must file a patent!”
“Chairman, we understand, don’t worry!” Jonathan Jackson nods!
“Yes.” Henry nodded, he valued the patent the most. The whole company knows that every time there is a new technology or a new function, patent registration is definitely a must!
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On March 15, 1988, AOL and Apple launched the AL browser. The AL browser is just a copy of the Netscape browser, but the interface has changed a bit.
Without saying anything, Henry ordered Netscape to bring AOL and Apple to court.
Steve Case is a shameless expert, throwing a pile of technical documents and related materials to refute and prove that he did not copy the appearance. The court and Netscape will spend a lot of time just studying these materials! However, this lawsuit is clear, Netscape won! Netscape is also not simple, has sent ten technicians and five lawyers, determined to win the lawsuit in no time!
At the same time, the Netscape browser is updated online. Not only is the response speed much faster, but also collections and multi-tab pages are very popular with netizens!
The AL browser suddenly fell into a big mess. Even though AOL and Apple promoted it together, users didn’t like it at all, so they deleted it firmly!
Apple has installed the AL browser and not the Netscape browser, so sales have dropped sharply!
Now more and more people are accessing the Internet. You don’t have a good browser. Who will buy your computer?
Apple’s misfortune came in a row!
Within a few days, Microsoft launched their latest system, windows 2.3. This system uses many system interfaces such as Apple. Microsoft learns from the best from the others and chooses the essence. After the launch of the system, it had become very popular, and it greatly squeezed Apple computers. Apple’s performance has gradually dropped, and its share price has fallen again and again! ! !
Sculley and Apple saw Microsoft’s new system, Windows 2.3 coming up, and they suddenly realized they were sorry that Microsoft had agreed to use part of their system interface patent! Sculley and Apple were out of luck, ignored the original contract signed with Microsoft, and took Microsoft to court, claiming that Microsoft violated Apple’s patent!
But this lawsuit is a stupid loser track. Microsoft has a contract, so Microsoft is not afraid of Apple’s lawsuit! The reason why Apple wants to sue Microsoft is to do some public relations work and publish to the outside world that Apple’s operating system is the best, and Microsoft windows 2.3 is a violation and piracy. You may not use it! But Apple has done this in vain, and that doesn’t change Apple’s declining status!
When AOL launched the AL browser, their newly developed email was also embedded in the AL browser. The fate of this email is the same as the AL browser, which is rarely used by anyone. In addition, there is no doubt that America Online is launching a graphical email interface so quickly, obviously it doesn’t take time to ignore global online email patents!
Henry, who used this, also allowed Global Online to sue AOL!
Since it was founded, Global Online has always been slapping AOL’s face! The names of the two companies are very similar, so tit-for-tat, newspapers and the media are most happy to see them fight.
As soon as Global Online brought AOL to justice, newspapers and media began publishing it!
“Global online is suing AOL for violating its graphic interface email patent!”
“Wow, ‘Global Online’ demands ‘AOL’ again!”
“AOL is a shame for the United States. They are robbers and thieves. And will only violate other company patents !!!”
AOL has two lawsuits in a row, and for the time being, it’s famous!
If the AL browser is functioning properly, that’s OK. But if the AL browser is compared to the Netscape browser, the AL Browser is very far below the Netscape Browser. In this way, AOL is actually ashamed to copy and violate. Can’t you copy a little of the employee level?
Apple is suffering from AOL. Every day, many Apple computer users complain and refuse to use AOL AL’s browser and email! A large number of Apple users have even asked for a refund. This return is the biggest return that Apple has found since its establishment. On average, hundreds of people come to Apple to ask for returns every day!
Some activists were very disappointed in Apple, and in front of Apple, they destroyed Apple computers! ! !
Apple has difficulty speaking, but because Apple signed an agreement with AOL, 20% of its shares were not in vain. Apple must install the AL browser and help him promote it!
Apple’s share price fell from $ 55 share to $ 35!
An Apple employee suggested to Sculley: “Because users need the Netscape browser, and we cannot break the contract. Then simply install the two browsers! Our contract with AOL only states that we will help them. Promote the browser, but do not say that the browser is from another company. can’t be installed … ”
Sculley’s eyes sparkled, and after thinking about it, this was also considered a way out!
“Okay, just do it!” Sculley decided, and said!
To appease Apple computer users, it’s amazing that Apple can find this method!
Next, Sculley told Steve Case about Apple’s decision.
After Steve Case heard this, he was very angry! But he calmed down quickly, because he knew that anger would certainly not help. Steve stayed in the office for one night and held a meeting the next day, first announcing Apple’s decision, then talking about the company’s current situation, and finally asking everyone about the solution.
Everyone was very angry because Apple stepped on two companies. Some company executives even propose to sue Apple for breaking the contract!
However, it was denied by Steve.
AOL can only compete with the Nicholas Group if it hugs Apple’s thigh. Steve Case is a smart person, and he is very tolerant, it is impossible to do anything to destroy his profits.
As for the solution, everyone talks and gives ideas but there are no good ideas.
Steve Case sat in a chair, listening to the opinion of everyone silently, without expression on his face. When everyone finished talking, he said: “AOL is basically an online service. This time, we were really worried. We launched the browser very quickly, which resulted in a devastating failure! However, as long as we continue to do so, I’m sure there will be day, the AL browser will win !!! ”
Steve Case still did not intend to give up on the AL browser, he paused and explained his idea to everyone: “Even though we failed this time, I gained experience. That is, our browser requires technical accumulation. And innovation, what the Netscape browser can do , we can do it, the Netscape browser can’t do it, we can do it too! They don’t have me, We have me! I hope the next AL browser version can surpass the Netscape Browser !!! ”
Happiness! ! !
Everyone was infected by Steve Case’s words, their confidence increased, and they couldn’t help but clap.
“However, before our browser wins, we AOL face a difficult choice. Should we continue to fight global online, or change?” Steve Case muttered.
After Steve Case finished speaking, the atmosphere in the office seemed very heavy! Nobody spoke.
Steve Case glanced at everyone from left to right, but said confidently: “Global Online has done a good job in the three areas of e-mail, entertainment information and current affairs and news. If we compete with them, there are indeed many difficulties. But, I think we still have a chance to catch up with global online! “Steve paused, and then said,” The primary purpose of users using the Internet is for business communication. Maybe you haven’t found that global online has very little to forget about the financial field, so this is breakthrough point, this is an opportunity, an opportunity for us to reappear AOL !!! ”
Steve said in the end, his voice was passionate and full of fighting spirit!
“Yes!”
“We AOL will definitely rise again !!!”
All present were very excited. Clearly, Steve Case showed them the clear path!
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When AOL struggled internally and externally, AOL suddenly obtained a New York financial newspaper, which made them a little confused. Is AOL crazy? Stupid in a lawsuit and buying a financial newspaper?
Henry is also confused by the change in AOL. He did not understand what they would do?
But it didn’t take long for Henry to know why they changed.
On April 1, AOL held a press conference to announce: “AOL has joined hands with Sequoia Capital to build the most authoritative and in-depth online information services website – A.F.Net !!!”
Soon after, AOL’s business actually started to surge!