Back To 1995

   Chapter 129 It's a show of people and ghosts

  Bledsoe Jayden, who fell to the ground, stared blankly at the news reports on TV, thinking about the $500 million acquisition case.

   Looking at the photo of Song Yang on the TV news, Jayden's face was full of resentment, envy, jealousy and... fear.

Just seeing this news, Bledsoe Jayden knows that he wants to "revenge" Song Yang in this life, which is basically impossible. This is America, a paradise for the rich, who would be full of loopholes for a flawed one. The so-called double-click founder identity case to offend a top American billionaire? !

   On the contrary, some people will definitely try their best to solve the trouble for Song Yang in order to please Song Yang. If Jayden imagines that he has made money with Song Yang by scolding and double-clicking, he will definitely not be able to eat and walk away.

Looking at Song Yang who was standing with Greg Murphy, Jayden resented why he wasn't standing there. He remembered the scene in Houston, when Song Yang had to beg Jayden to develop software. In the blink of an eye, the identities of the two were worlds apart.

  Jaden's mind was full of resentment and jealousy for a while, and of course he also had some regrets. If he hadn't left Houston and accepted Song Yang's solicitation, what would have happened at this time? !

   But these thoughts were fleeting, Jayden knew that he couldn't go back again, even if he was wagging his tail and begging for pity, it is estimated that Song Yang would never accept him again, watching the TV, Jayden's eyes were full of resentment.

Glancing at Song Yang again, Jayden picked up one from the wine bottles all over the floor, smashed it at the TV, and hurriedly packed the cash and some items, and ran away. Jayden understood that he would never do it again. Run, when Song Yang takes his hand, maybe he will have to live in a federal prison!

  Bledsoe Jayden's reaction was just one of countless people's reactions to Microsoft's acquisition of Hotmail mailboxes, and the storm caused by this acquisition of the Internet is still going on.

  When the news reported the acquisition, the entire Silicon Valley and the Internet industry knew for the first time that Internet companies were so valuable!

   "I still think Bruno Song's decision is a serious mistake. It looks like a shocking acquisition today, but in the future this may be the most exciting acquisition in Microsoft's history, but not necessarily for Bruno Song..."

The morning news used to be mediocre news, but today the morning news of major TV stations in America is very lively, especially the technology, finance and other channels, which have invited experts from all walks of life to analyze the big news that broke out yesterday. .

   Netscape's alliance with SUN and AOL is of course also a big news that hits the technology industry, but compared with Microsoft's blitzkrieg of $500 million to win the Hotmail mailbox, it seems to be a bit inferior.

   I don’t know if it’s because Wall Street wants to tout Microsoft as a talker in the technology industry again. Today, major Wall Street analysts almost blew Microsoft’s move to the sky.

"Microsoft's acquisition this time broke through Netscape's Maginot line of defense!" This is Wall Street's definition of this Microsoft acquisition. With $500 million, Wall Street seems to be so worth it, bypassing Netscape's arrangement The many lines of defense finally really entered the Internet industry.

500 million US dollars for a ticket to the Internet industry, for 10 million users, may be a loss-making business for other companies, but for Microsoft, this is a sign of greatness again, representing that Microsoft has stood firm in the Internet industry. Heel up!

   And this kind of argument naturally also affects the news commentary. Just like today's NBC TV morning news, it originally only broadcast some ordinary news. This morning, several characters were specially invited to comment on the actions of Netscape and Microsoft yesterday.

An analyst from Wall Street bragged about Microsoft as soon as he came up, believing that taking out $500 million to win Microsoft was by no means a big deal, but made the most sensible decision since Microsoft was founded and avoided the fall of Microsoft. , but Song Yang, who sold Hotmail, will definitely regret it in the future, because he let go of a company that might eventually become a giant.

   However, as the best debater representing Song Yang's side, he calmly listened to what Wall Street analysts were talking about about Microsoft, and when it was almost over, he coughed.

   With this sound, the host of the show immediately looked at Tristan with a smile on his face, "Professor Tristan, what do you think about this matter?"

The person who came to NBC TV was Song Yang's "spiritual mentor". Professor Tristan of New York University who could resonate with Song Yang's spirit in the core industry. He was the first to support Song Yang in the academic circle of the technology industry. It is recognized that in the scientific and technological academic industry, he is the person with the best relationship with Song Yang.

   "I said long ago that Song is an Internet genius, and the facts have proved everything!"

Tristan also wanted to blow Song Yang's past experience to prove his vision. As Song Yang's reputation in the Internet industry became more and more famous, Tristan's reputation became more and more popular. Yes, Tristan is the kind of person who looks at a person's face and says "the talent of Wang Zuo", and then this person becomes famous all over the world and is regarded as a guest of honor by various princes.

Now, if Tristan only needs to praise a person and say, "This person is a real genius", at that moment, this person is afraid that this person will be blown up by the media, but Tristan is now quite cherishing his name, and he will praise Song Yang again. After that, no one was called a "genius" any more, and even those who suggested themselves were kicked out by Tristan.

Originally, Tristan wanted to take advantage of Song Yang to brag about his "wisdom eyes" again, but the director quickly reminded Tristan that this was the morning news, and today was a special program, and it only took about 20 minutes to do it. Came out to grab the ratings, and there's no time for Tristan to be there beeping and bragging.

   "I support Song's decision. I have met Song. He is by no means short-sighted. Believe me, in the future, there will be a hall-level figure in America's technology industry..."

In this wave, Tristan was even more hype, and directly lifted Song Yang into the ranks of the American technology industry Hall of Fame, lining Song Yang with those previous American technology geniuses, I have to say, special Ristan blows people up, and he really doesn't add any moisture, it's just so straightforward and rude.

Many big names in Silicon Valley who saw this show were a little jealous, but unfortunately they never met such a trumpeter. Bill Gates is over 40 years old, and his merits and demerits are still in America's technology. The industry is arguing endlessly, and no one has nominated him in the Inventors Hall of Fame, but when Song Yang is still under 20 years old, someone directly started to fan the flames and make Song Yang elected...

"Microsoft's acquisition of Hotmail was undoubtedly one of the most important events in the Internet and even the technology industry before Christmas in 1995. Microsoft's acquisition of Hotmail will completely change the situation in the Internet, and for Netscape, this may be the same as Microsoft in the browser. In the midst of competition, a situation-changing encounter..."

The Wall Street Journal also reported the incident on the front page of the second day, and it was also an affirmation of Microsoft's move. It is a bit bearish. Compared with influence, money, and connections, Netscape has been crushed by Microsoft. The only thing it can compete with Microsoft is the banner of the Internet leader, and now, this banner has been somewhat crumbling. .

Not only the Wall Street Journal, but also magazines and newspapers in the technology industry such as "Popular Magazine", "Wired", "New York Observer", "Computer Magazine", "Oakland Forum", etc., without exception, are concerned about this matter. The report is not about how much Hotmail sold, but everyone believes that Song Yang's decision this time has directly changed America's Internet industry, and the future will also be recorded in history.

   After the opening of the market, Microsoft's stock rose in a straight line without any suspense. As a large-cap stock with a market value of more than 200 billion US dollars, generally even if the stock price fluctuates, it will not be too violent.

But this time is different. After the market opened, Microsoft was like a product invented by Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company in America. The performance of Microsoft's stock price that day was simply skyrocketing, and Microsoft's market value was directly raised. At $250 billion, a record high!

Originally, the stock price of SUN was about to catch up with Microsoft, but in just one day, the taillights of Microsoft's rear car were directly thrown away. The worth of Bill Gates and Microsoft's shareholders soared by 13% that day. above.

  When the empire of the software industry was plugged in with the wings of the Internet, it directly let Microsoft take off in place. Today, the entire American stock market, and even the global stock market, are stunned to watch Microsoft perform what is called an elephant dance!

   "The performance of Microsoft's stock price today makes me feel that Bruno Song's offer for Microsoft may be a little too low!"

After the Nasdaq closed that day, the Goldman Sachs analysts who invested heavily in Microsoft even had a leisurely mood. They teased Song Yang a little, thinking that Song Yang was really cheap. It can be seen how much Goldman Sachs made this day. The market value of Microsoft soaring in one day is estimated to be enough to buy dozens of Hotmails!

   "The era of the Internet may really come!"

   Seeing Microsoft's performance today, countless investors with a little vision can see that the Internet is hot today, no matter whether the era of the Internet has really arrived, but the Internet is really hot right now.

Seeing Microsoft's performance, many old and traditional big companies are even a little bit eager to move. They are not optimistic about the Internet, but they value the role of the Internet in raising stock prices. As long as the stock prices are raised, they are enough to cash out. No matter what the internet does or not.

"So, how much is Bruno Song's worth? According to the incomplete information we have received, Song is a major shareholder of Hotmail. According to the announcement issued today, he claimed to hold 25% of Hotmail's second largest shareholder, and the stock price also rose sharply. Wang An’s company learned that Song may occupy more than 75% of Hotmail mailboxes, and Microsoft has also announced that Song has probably sold 65% of Hotmail mailboxes this time, worth…”

   After calculating the $325 million, the host and guests who were discussing Song Yang's worth on the TV station were all amazed.

   "It doesn't stop there, you must know that Song is also the founder of Double Click Company. It is rumored that this company is also applying for listing, and its valuation has exceeded 240 trillion US dollars..."

After signing the agreement yesterday, a carnival party was held. Song Yang, who was dizzy after drinking, turned on the TV at will when he got up from the bed. When he wanted to check the news, he saw the local TV station in San Jose. discussion.

   (end of this chapter)