Chapter 209 Private goods

In the computer industry, it can indeed be described as "one-handed" and the Blue Giant is the well-deserved overlord of the computer industry in this era.

However, no matter how powerful the hegemony is, it cannot completely destroy the opposition's flames. As long as there is a possibility, Simon Cree is constantly looking for opportunities to give a fatal blow.

It's just a pity that Simon Clay's confrontation in history was too powerful. Although he developed a series of supercomputers with unparalleled performance, he can only be said to be a very excellent scientist and a "laboratory hermit", but he really cannot be said to be an excellent businessman.

By the 1980s, the performance-enabled Clay machine occupied 70% of the world's supercomputer market, but the total volume would only exceed the triple digits.

However, during the same period, with good compatibility, system advantages and software advantages, the 360 ​​mainframes were conservatively estimated to have hundreds of thousands of units on the market.

Although Simon Cree is skilled, he is hard to beat four hands after all.

As time entered the 1980s, the market for supercomputers and mainframes was taking big strides, and p, as the market darling, began to rise strongly.

Faced with this situation, Simon Cree placed his hope on the -4 supercomputer. This supercomputer with a calculation speed of up to 1 billion times will completely lose sight of his back.

However, Simon Clay knew in his heart that the biggest problem with the Clay machine was not the computing speed, but finding a market for the Clay machine.

The reason why 360 can dominate the market is not only due to its excellent performance, but the most important thing is that it has a large number of software applications. Like Microsoft's later magic weapon to monopolize the market, the resources of the system platform are the most valuable assets.

In this regard, the difference between the Clay machine and the other is larger than the difference between the computing speeds of the two sides.

However, Cisco's emergence and the server-to-client model "promoted" by Leonard have allowed Simon Cree to see another path.

"There are too many things that computers can do. To be honest, your server-to-client system cannot completely cover the customer needs of the entire computer market."

Simon Clay talked: "I think the biggest problem in the server-to-client mode is the computing speed response. Some performance requirements need to be responded instantly, some can delay response, and some computing requirements can even accept some waiting. In this way, the server-to-client secondary system does not fully utilize performance, and I think it can become a three-level system."

"That is, the client, server, supercomputer mode, the client's processing power is used to perform instant response computing requirements, and the server's processing power provides delayed response. For computing requirements that can be accepted for waiting, it can be transmitted to the supercomputer for processing. Such computing mode can be fully provided to banks, communications, scientific research and other industries. A city only needs one or two such supercomputer centers to provide services."

Hu Wenhai and Leonard were a little stunned when they heard this. They could not say that Simon Cree's idea was not good or that there was no technical feasibility. However, these words could be said to be full of private goods.

Simply put, the server-to-client model does not require high system design requirements. The client can monitor the call of computing resources. Once it exceeds its own capability range, it will hand over the subsequent work to the server.

This is similar to the pattern when online games first appeared in the future. The main calculation is completed on the server, and the user receives calculation data and outputs it through the graphics card. In early online games, as long as the network is kept smooth, there was almost no problem of delay.

But of course, because this model has too much burden on the server, it has seriously increased the investment capital of the online game operator and was quickly eliminated.

But at least technically, this is not a difficult pattern to achieve.

It can be replaced by a client, server to supercomputer mode. This complexity is to jump directly to an order of magnitude and dig countless pitfalls in software applications.

The original simple overflow upload mode is not possible. In the software design stage, developers need to consider which part of the calculation is placed locally, which are uploaded to the server, and which are to be passed to the supercomputer.

In this way, the trouble coders have to deal with is at least one square more, and maybe they have to go to Seattle to perform the rhythm of suicide bombings together.

Programmers are also apes, so they cannot abuse animals!

Leonard and Hu Wenhai looked at each other, and their hearts were clear. Simon Cree was trying to tie Cisco to the supercomputer destroyer to challenge the entire area of ​​the aircraft carrier fleet.

However, Simon Cree's warship can at least compete with Ticontroga, but Cisco is not even as good as the brigade now.

"I think Mr. Clay is right. The third-level system has a higher utilization rate of computing resources than the second-level structure, and can save more investment in computing resources."

Hu Wenhai jumped to Simon Cree without hesitation, which made Leonard stunned.

However, among the three people present, both of them clearly agreed with this direction. Leonard, a professor at the Stanford University Computer Center, really has no way to speak with Simon Clayby, the father of supercomputers.

He opened his mouth and finally said nothing. At least the third-level system of Simon Cree did solve the problem of computing power deployment. By investing in the supercomputing center, the second-level server update cycle can be extended by at least two or three years a generation. The second-level server resources can be more flexible, with less investment, and more convenient for enterprise-level investment.

As for the software design problem, there will always be a solution to this problem?

Leonard had to comfort himself in his heart.

Seeing that Hu Wenhai and Leonard accepted their "Amway" so easily, Simon Clay was also happy. He nodded happily and said, "Since that's the case, I think we can form an alliance to jointly promote the development of this computer system. Clay can provide supercomputer deployment and Cisco provides data transmission technology. In this way, at least half of the technical problems of server-to-client system have been solved."

"Then the rest are two parts." Hu Wenhai also looked excited and said excitedly: "The server technology for the second-level deployment and the system software technology for the entire system."

"The server technology is easy to talk about. I'll contact HP to try it." Simon Clay took on a lot of things and looked full of confidence: "In fighting this goal, HP will come to us!"

Hu Wenhai nodded in his heart. No matter what Simon Clay thinks, at least he is indeed of good quality. He can see clearly the current computer industry.

HP has a competitive relationship with mainframes and servers, and HP also has its own unique features in network communication technology. As early as 1982, HP had developed its first email system.

HP has a deep accumulation in the fields of computer servers and network communications. Others don’t know about it, but Hu Wenhai knows that HP and the two can make a series of 100-episode TV series in the future.

Indeed, after raising the banner of confrontation, HP has a great opportunity to stand on Cisco. At least with this opportunity, they can advertise their servers well.

"Then let's make up, we'll wait for your good news, Mr. Clay." Hu Wenhai said firmly, and his hands were clenched with Simon Clay with a smile.

...

Joey has been fully fired for a while. For the guys who disobey the baton, they just want them to know what kind of trouble they are in.

Since Stanford University officially announced that Leonard's teaching position was cancelled, Joey's friend Matthew has been constantly "exploring" various "news" about Leonard and his wife.

"Leonard's student said that he is a very bad professor. He only knows how to read the text in class and ignores students' advice at all."

"Yes, Professor Leonard's teaching attitude is very problematic. He has also brought any router to the classroom, and he is almost selling his products in the tone of TV sales."

"I think he is just a guy who is jealous of money. We professors don't usually interact with him."

As Hu Wenhai expected, he not only intends to refute Leonard from a technical perspective, but also wants to completely slander him in terms of personality.

In almost a month, under the bombardment of public relations and media, Professor Leonard and his wife are now in the image of them, and they have almost no image to speak of.

Even many ordinary people who were watching have begun to think that this is a hype, and Leonard, who was jealous of money, was "grabbing big money".

Joey was very satisfied with his work during this period. To be honest, he had not enjoyed the power pleasure brought by capital so happily for a long time.

This is why he likes this job. Since he cannot make himself the owner of capital, he will become the spokesperson of capital.

The fox is a tiger's power, and as long as you don't encounter other tigers, it is enough to be the king in the forest.

"Parker!" Joey shouted loudly: "You go and contact the Chinese again, and I see if he can still shout a price of $100 million now."

He thought for a while and said proudly: "You told him that you would reduce the purchase price by one million dollars in a month. If you sell it next month, it will only be two million!"

Chapter 210: Eighteen Routes Against the King

"Mr. Hu, today is the last day." Parker shook his wine glass and smiled. "If you can't make a decision as soon as possible, I have to regret to notify you that the acquisition price of Cisco shares will be reduced to two million US dollars."

"Tsk tsk, this is one million dollars." Parker sipped the wine with regret, shook his head and sighed: "I heard that you Chinese people's salary is only $25 a month, and one million dollars is enough for 40,000 people's income per month?"

", I have to say Mr. Parker, you obviously didn't watch the recently popular "A Chinese Day". "Hu Wenhai didn't seem to have any impact at all, cutting the signature dish of the Flydie Barbecue Shop with relish, and the American grilled ribs made by the black chef.

I have to say that this kind of food is really very popular with Hu Wenhai's appetite. The roasted rib steak with separated bones and flesh has no other tableware. It just grabs the ribs with your hands, or eats them slowly or wildly.

Don’t worry about your image, don’t think about the gravy on your hands. After eating your ribs, throw the bones onto the plate with a clang, then use a tissue, or simply suck your fingers clean.

Only in such small shops in street corners and alleys can you put aside your "noble" disguise and let go of all your constraints just to taste food.

Of course, such delicacies must be combined with some other ingredients to make people feel more thoroughly happy.

Hu Wenhai drank a glass of beer without any image, then leaned lazily on the back of the chair, waving his finger and smiled: "If you have watched "A Chinese Day" and you will know that the salary of an ordinary Chinese worker was indeed less than one hundred yuan three or four years ago. But this year, our workers' wages have increased by at least twice. Even if converted to the exchange rate of USD 3.2, the general salary of Chinese workers is now above 50 USD."

Parker shrugged indifferently and chuckled: "But it's still not worth mentioning."

As he said that, Parker snapped his fingers. A waiter hurried over and asked respectfully: "Sir, is there anything I can serve?"

Parker slowly took out a fifty dollar note from his wallet, looked at Hu Wenhai with his head raised from the corner of his eyes, and then put Grant into the waiter's tray.

He waved his hand gently, let the waiter leave, and then spread his hands: "It's only fifty dollars, it's so pitiful."

Hu Wenhai's face did not change his color. After thinking for a while, he stretched out a finger and stared at Parker with a smile on his lips and said, "Mr. Parker, why not make a bet, the bet is Durant."

"ha! What are we betting on?" Parker became interested.

"Bet on our annual growth rate in China." Hu Wenhai said: "If China's growth rate in the previous year is less than 7%, I will lose. I multiply my bets in the previous year by one plus the growth rate in China in the previous year and pay you the bets. If China's growth rate in the previous year is more than 7%, you will lose. I will pay me the bets in the same calculation method. Do you bets?"

Hu Wenhaixin calculated that in this way, after the 21st century, he should be able to get at least $700 in gambling every year. Well, it's such a good deal.

What else can share the dividends of the motherland's development more directly than this method?

"A 7% growth rate per year!" Parker's eyes were about to fall out, and he rubbed his hands excitedly: "Yes, I don't mind getting more income every year. To be honest, I'm more worried that China's growth is too slow, and fifty dollars at a time is too little."

"Oh, that's it." Hu Wenhai simply added: "I bet that China doubled in 1990 compared to 1985, which means that if our bet amount was not $100 in 1991, I would lose 1 million to you. If China exceeded 1985 in 1990, you..."

"I lost one million dollars to you!" Parker was about to jump up, and quickly pulled out two napkins from the paper on the dining table, wrote down a contract, and then signed his name.

As if he was afraid that Hu Wenhai would regret it, he picked his eyes and said violently: "Make a basis for the word "?"

"Action is better than empty talk." Hu Wenhai signed his name on the napkin, saved each of them in duplicate.

"Thank you, generous Mr. Hu." Parker whistled excitedly: "I think I can retire ten years early."

"I'm so sorry I have a premonition." Hu Wenhai also put away his contract: "You may have to make money for me in the rest of your life."

"Let's see." Parker was not worried.

"Okay, let's get back to the point." Parker sat upright: "Three million dollars, this is the last chance."

Parker thought for a while and added: "If I were you, I would sign the letter quickly, just as you were just now."

"No hurry." Hu Wenhai glanced at his watch, then snapped his fingers and called the waiter over.

"Please help me turn on the TV and ask for the news channel." Hu Wenhai pointed to Parker opposite: "The gentleman paid the tip just now."

"?"

Parker looked at Hu Wenhai in amazement. The Chinese are so poor that they even want to greed for fifty dollars in tips? But this can be explained, otherwise they would not have been stingy with such unrealistic figures as 100 million US dollars.

"Mr. Parker won't mind?" Hu Wenhai and other waiters left, then turned around and asked insincerely.
To be continued...