The acquisition of Phoenix Studio was a small matter. Wang Haoyang personally came forward and negotiated twice. The purchase price was basically between 3 million and 4 million.

The current plan is that the 1.0 version of the World Window Browser will be updated normally, and the 2.0 version will be delayed online. First, we will carefully refine the product internally, make the product good, and combine it with the security functions of the Micropoint Network Shield. Then, when the 2.0 version is released

Just changed the name and officially launched it under the name of Microdot Browser.

This matter was decided by Zhou Buqi himself.

He Yang was a little skeptical. At an internal high-level meeting, he couldn't help but ask: "Micropoint Antivirus has its own antivirus engine, which is our core technology. But why can't we develop our own browser kernel? We have to use IE's kernel."

?”

Cheng Binghao said: "This is too complicated."

"Why?"

"There are only three browser kernels in the world now, namely IE's kernel, Apple's kernel and Firefox's kernel. The difficulty of developing browser kernels... Let's put it this way, it is almost the same as developing an operating system. Process scheduling

, IO system, storage system, file system, network system, etc., are very complex.”

"But……"

He Yang didn't quite understand the complexity here and wanted to ask a few more questions.

Zhou Buqi waved his hand and interrupted him, "Ziweixing wants to pursue core technologies, but it must also act within its capabilities. The browser...compared to Ziweixing, it is difficult to gather all the power of the national Internet.

arrive."

He Yang opened his eyes wide: "Is it so exaggerated?"

Cheng Binghao said: "It can be done, but the effect is not satisfactory. The three major browser cores are highly optimized and have excellent performance. Just like the football league, Premier League, Serie A, and La Liga can attract all the people in the world."

The eyes of the world. We can also run the Chinese Super League, but the enjoyment is far behind."

Zhou Buqi nodded.

Although he does not understand technology, he has some understanding of the browser kernel because of the infamous "red core" incident that occurred in China in later generations.

The complexity and cutting-edge nature cannot be achieved by just rolling up your sleeves and working hard.

Now, there are three browser cores on the market: IE, Apple and Firefox. In two years, Google and Opera will also launch their own browser cores.

A wave of fierce market competition began.

Opera was the first to lose, giving up its own kernel and choosing Google's kernel. A few years later, even the giant Microsoft couldn't bear it anymore, gave up its IE kernel, and joined the Google camp.

There is no way, Google's kernel is easy to use, simple, stable, fast, has good compatibility, and has good rendering effects.

In order to make a browser, Google summoned 1,000 of the best engineers from all over the world, spent three years developing it, and wrote more than 24 million lines of code. Then it took another ten years of polishing to make Google Chrome the ultimate

, to become the world’s overlord.

How much will this cost?

1,000 engineers, each with an annual salary of US$250,000. After three years of research and development, the salary alone will be US$7 to 8 billion.

Including some subsequent promotion and maintenance related expenses, the total expenditure will exceed 10 billion US dollars.

Then, this is an open source product.

Free and open to developers around the world.

This requires great courage, large funds, and the joint efforts of a large number of the world's top scientific research engineers. Even Microsoft has given in, Open has been eliminated early, and Firefox has surrendered sooner or later. The final browser pattern,

It can only be a duo between Google and Apple, with the former conquering all major platforms and the latter surviving in the Apple ecosystem.

With Ziweixing's strength, it is simply impossible to do it.

Cheng Binghao said: "Most of the current websites are designed based on the IE core, and many functions can only be used on IE core browsers. Especially small sites and corporate and government official websites that lack maintenance. If we want our

If the Micropoint browser is popular, it must use the IE kernel."

He Yang was a little confused, "Doesn't this mean that our Microdot browser is a counterfeit made to imitate the IE browser? Doesn't this affect the image too much?"

Cheng Binghao smiled and said: "The gap is still huge. The browser kernel is equivalent to the engine of a car, which is the most core component. But whether the final car is a 10 million Lamborghini or a 1 million Bentley, it depends on

It depends on the production capacity of each automobile manufacturer."

"This is also a very complicated project!"

"right."

"Can Phoenix Studio work? I specifically downloaded and used the Window of the World browser, but the effect is not very good. It is not necessarily better than IE browser."

Zhou Buqi waved his hand and said: "Microsoft is a technology giant. From a technical point of view, it is difficult for us to surpass it. But we have an advantage, which is that we have a better understanding of the usage habits of Chinese people and a stronger product ecosystem."

Speaking of which, this is his strength. He has been well-informed for two generations, which makes him qualified to suggest ideas: "For example, if you see an English word on a web page and you don't know it, you can right-click it.

Frame. As long as the user installs the Micropoint Security Guard, the function of the Micropoint Dictionary can be triggered to provide an English-Chinese explanation. For example, if you see a good article or a short paragraph of wonderful sentences on the Internet, you can right-click and go directly to

Save it in your micro-notes."

Ji Zian, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said, "Too many functions will affect simplicity. We can let users choose by themselves. We don't have to bundle them."

Zhou Buqi nodded, "Well, it should be. We should try our best to avoid the user's disgust."

Ji Zian added: "I think...it might as well be designed into two types."

"oh?"

"One is called Micropoint Browser, which is a minimalist version that pursues the fastest and simplest Internet experience. The other is called Micropoint Security Browser, which is paired with our Micropoint Network Shield to protect Internet security and eliminate Trojans and phishing websites.

Protect the online shopping environment.”

At this moment, He Yang had some feelings.

Suddenly he understood what Zhou Buqi said, that Internet companies are all built from the bottom up. The lower you go, the better you understand the users. At least Ji Zian's suggestion, he had never thought about it.

Wang Haoyang said with an embarrassed face: "A browser is designed to operate two versions at the same time? Wouldn't the operating expenses and maintenance expenses have to be doubled?"

Cheng Binghao joked: "Are you Grandet?"

Zhou Buqi said with a smile: "I think this idea is quite good, so let's settle it. Lao Wang, take the Phoenix Studio side as soon as possible. Just hang it here at Weidian, Zian, you will be responsible for the coordination

Let’s build the product ecology, ensure the independence of the studio as much as possible, and give them enough creative space. Binghao, you are responsible for providing some technical guidance and not letting them go in the wrong direction.”

The basic tone is finally settled.

After the meeting, Ji Zian stayed behind, looking hesitant to speak.

"What's wrong?"

"Do you really want me to go on that job search show?"

Zhou Buqi said with a smile: "Didn't we all agree that from now on, you will be the spokesperson of Ziweixing, and you will be the one to appear in all public occasions."

Ji Zian felt awkward, "But..."

"Just tell me if you have anything to say."

"I've seen the guest invitation list for the show, and it's very stressful."

"What's the meaning?"

Zhou Buqi is a little strange.

Ji Zian said with a grimace: "There are Zhang Chaoyang from Sohu, Li Guoqing from Dangdang, Zhou Hongyi from Qihoo, Pan Yiyi from SOHO, Yao Jingbo from 58.com, Shi Yuzhu from Giant Network, and Liang Jianzhang from Ctrip. They are all famous.

Industry bosses. Isn’t it appropriate for me to sit with them?”

Zhou Buqi disapproved and hummed: "What's inappropriate? How can those old men be as popular as you? You see, after the program is broadcast, the effect of the program put together by those people will not be comparable."

You...huh? Who are you talking about? Shi Yuzhu is here too?"

"Well, the TV station invited me, and he agreed."

"This is strange. Didn't he participate in CCTV's "Win in China"?"

"There is a need."

"Um?"

Ji Zi'an said: "Giant Network is going to launch a heavily funded game this year. It's called "Conquest" with overwhelming advertising. He probably wants to appear more on TV stations and attract more players."

Zhou Buqi nodded, "Okay, ignore them, just be yourself. Remember your character, you must be kind when you speak, and you must capture the hearts of female audiences with the image of a warm man... Forget it, just act as you are.

Yes, that’s good.”

Don't tell me, in this era, the television industry is experiencing its last burst of power.

For a job-hunting program on Yanjing TV, as soon as the invitations were sent out, big bosses from all over the world responded and actively participated. People like Li Guoqing, Zhang Chaoyang, etc. were led by Zhou Buqi.

But more people are the attraction of TV stations.

Before the Internet platform was fully established, TV stations were still the largest communication media and advertising platform. After a few years, the Internet became developed... It would be difficult to bring so many business leaders together to film an entertainment program.

It's possible.

"By the way, there's something else I need to tell you."

"What's up?"

"I'm in love."

Zhou Buqi couldn't laugh or cry, "Congratulations! No, Lao Ji, why are you telling me this? Give out wedding candy?"
To be continued...