Yahoo, a popular Internet celebrity, soon spread new topics.

American netizens are as skilled as ever to open Yahoo’s web pages. For many people who surf the Internet, Yahoo is almost the Internet itself. Without Yahoo, they don’t even know how to surf the Internet should be. In fact, this is true. Without a search engine, it is difficult for people to imagine how many times the efficiency of the Internet will be reduced. Faced with the vast ocean of electronic signals, it is impossible to find useful and accurate information without using search engines.

When Yahoo's homepage uses a prominent title to provide a software download link, its effect is nothing more than detonating an atomic bomb on the still-dead Internet.

"A communication software that can connect with friends instantly."

“Real-time online email.”

"No need to wait for someone to reply."

These descriptions of Liuer IM aroused the interest of many Yahoo users. They patiently spent half an hour to download the software. Then they registered curiously, and then picked and imported the contacts in the Yahoo email list one by one into Liuer IM's database.

This is a novel experience. A website can actually interact with a software. No one has ever thought about it, and no website or software has ever done this.

At this time, netizens are already accustomed to the tedious process of registering on the website. They are tireless to ask you to try different IDs, fill in your real name, date of birth and other identity information. Finally, they have to find out the basics of your various interests and hobbies.

Fortunately, the snail-like Internet speed has trained netizens' patience. And every website is doing this. They are repeating this process tirelessly.

However, this is just because no one provides better services, and no one tells them that it should be easier and more convenient to access the Internet. It was not until this day that people suddenly awakened and realized that they should be treated like God.

A software that is only more than 3M in size. Shao Shiming and his programmers spent more than three months to complete the production. This is not their inefficiency, but Zhou Shuo raised a difficult topic: user experience.

Liuer IM has created a new model. As long as you register an account with Yahoo, you can log in to Liuer IM with your Yahoo account. There is no need for cumbersome registration, no hobbies surveys like paparazzi, just choose someone you are willing to contact instantly. All preparations can be completed.

No matter what the functions provided by Liuer IM are, this considerate attitude has gained a good impression in the hearts of American netizens.

Then they found that this software does not require learning at all. Everything can be started with intuition and can be perfectly started soon.

"This software is so comfortable to use!" This is the common voice of all users. When programmers generally take on software design, function development, user experience and other positions, Zhou Shuo has already clarified the direction of everyone's responsibility during the development process. Liuer IM is truly conscious and provides friendly software design for users. Instead of relying on the talents of programmers and engineers, or subconsciously doing this work.

The geniuses are often able to develop a market that others have not noticed. But only after a large number of ordinary people use and tests can we get a perfect user experience. In the pioneering Internet market, the software created under collaborative work has of course completely different effects.

In the office of the ERP department manager of Microsoft headquarters, James certainly would not miss the Liuer IM released by Zhou Shuoda. He always has a feeling that the future achievements of this Chinese person will definitely not be lower than his boss.

"Hey, can you actually use Yahoo's ID to log in?" As an insider, James naturally knew that user data meant the value of the website. In the past, if a website wanted to make a profit, he had to monetize the number of visits through advertising. No one could have thought that user resources could be sold in this way.

Once this Liuer IM software is released, I don’t know what kind of changes the Internet industry will launch.

After feeling emotion in his heart, James easily completed the ID authorization and registration process. Then he imported the contacts in his mailing list to Liuer IM.

Didi--

As soon as he entered the interface of Liuer IM, the computer immediately rang. In the software window, a contact's email account was shaking.

James tapped the shaking account with his mouse, and a conversation window popped up.

"Hi, dear James. It's so happy to see you from this."

James looked at his email account and tentatively typed in the window: "Dear Zhou, is it you?"

After a moment, another conversation popped up in the window: "Of course it's me, how do you feel about this software?"

James replied excitedly: "It's hard to say, I've never had this kind of experience before, it's so amazing! No matter what, I believe your software will definitely cause a sensation on the Internet."

"Haha, I'll be relieved if you say that."

Before James could even chat with Zhou Shuo, his contact list suddenly reminded others of conversations.

He has not had an instant messaging experience. Various chat rooms on the Internet are places he often goes to. However, using Liuer IM is different from a chat room. The chat room needs to focus on a certain topic, while Liuer IM is much easier. The occasional conversation may be just a greeting between acquaintances. Then everyone can continue their own affairs without having to find topics to talk.

"James, is it you?" A dialog box suddenly popped up on James' computer.

James looked at the contact notes and quickly replied: "It's me, BOSS."

"We need to talk to my office before getting off work."

“Okay, boss.”

Although the conversation was about before getting off work, James didn't dare to let the entire Microsoft boss wait for him for too long. He quickly finished the work he needed, tidied up his clothes in front of the mirror and quickly stepped onto the office leading to the top floor.

"BOSS, are you looking for me?" James knocked on the door and pushed open Bill's office door nervously.

"James, please sit down." Bill pointed to the position in front of him and said kindly.

Although he has been to Bill's office several times, James is just a middle-level leader of Microsoft after all, and it is still a bit unnatural when facing the big boss. He sat on the sofa with some restraint and asked carefully: "Mr. Bill, I wonder what's going on with you?"

"This software—" Bill turned his computer monitor over and continued: "You know its developers, do you know them?"

James looked at it and it was indeed Liuer IM. So he nodded and said, "His developer is Zhou Shuo, the author of the ERP software I am currently running."

Bill looked at James curiously and asked inquiring, "Can you describe in detail what kind of person Zhou Shuo is?"

James lowered his head and pondered for a moment, and said hesitantly: "You know, he is a mainland Chinese. I met him when I was working in China. He developed the Ghost software we are using now on Windows 95. At that time, I expressed my invitation to work in Microsoft, but unfortunately he obviously loves his hometown more..."

James told Bill bit by bit about his relationship with Zhou Shuo. Then he concluded: "In general, I think this is a very talented person with a very unique business vision. The most amazing thing is that he is obviously grown in mainland China, but he is always able to develop more popular products in the US market."

Bill asked with his hands crossed and holding his chin, "So do you think he is a qualified businessman?"

"Of course!" James said without hesitation: "He is a person who is willing to share victory, and he has bottom lines and principles in doing things. I think he can trust his credibility."

"That's right, James." Bill paused, sorted out his words in his mind, and then said: "You know that the Windows 95 we are developing is not very support for the network. Microsoft currently has a plan to develop a browser, and I think it is necessary to integrate such instant messaging software into the operating system. You see, if we develop another software like this, would you be responsible?"

"You mean, we're going to compete with the week in this regard?" James asked tentatively.

Bill raised his eyebrows, thought for a while, nodded and said, "It's right to say that."

James lowered his head and pondered for a long time, sighed and shook his head, "I'm sorry, Mr. Bill, I think I'm afraid I'm not his opponent."

"Oh?" Bill looked at him in surprise, opened his mouth before saying, "I didn't expect you to have such a high opinion of him."

James smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "I just know myself better."

Bill shrugged his shoulders, stood up in disappointment, reached out and said, "Well, thank you very much for the information you provided to me."

James smiled reluctantly, grabbed Bill's hand and said, "You're welcome, Mr. Bill. Can I ask a question?"

"Please ask." Bill nodded unexpectedly.

James asked seriously: "Will you find someone else to take charge of this project?"

Bill smiled relaxedly: "Of course, I feel that the prospects of this software are very good, and Microsoft will not give up on this market."
Chapter completed!