Back To 1995

   Chapter 130

   Song Yang, who got up from the bed, found a glass of water and poured it down, which made him feel much more comfortable.

   Looking at the TV, because of Song Yang's worth, the scene was still full of noise and excitement, Song Yang couldn't help but think of yesterday's scene.

   After reaching an acquisition agreement with Microsoft, it was natural to hold a celebration feast. Microsoft's gang of animals, but the wine went through the battlefield. I don't know how many times such celebrations are held every year. Song Yang is not lightly fed.

   Watching the TV, Song Yang thought about the income this time. The $500 million that Song Yang got from Microsoft this time must not be taken away.

Although Greg Murphy ridiculed Song Yang as Mr. 500 million US dollars, Song Yang only got 65% of it, which is similar to the media estimate, nearly 320 million US dollars, Song Yang asked for 200 million US dollars With the cash, the rest is Microsoft stock. In addition, Song Yang needs to send a large bonus to the staff at Hotmail, otherwise it would be too inconsistent with the rules of Silicon Valley.

  Jotus, instead, all they want is cash. The history of Wang An's company and Microsoft is destined to be impossible for both sides to stay in the same slot, let alone hold each other's stocks.

   For Song Yang, there is no pressure to hold Microsoft shares, and even Song Yang wants to get more.

Song Yang remembered that in this Internet wave, Microsoft's market value at its peak was close to 600 billion US dollars, that is, Song Yang's Microsoft stock worth more than 100 million US dollars was in his hands, and it could double or triple after a while. More, the income can exceed the acquisition money from Microsoft this time...

As for the media comments, whether Song Yang lost or made a profit this time, that is, the benevolent sees the benevolent and the wise sees the wisdom. The threshold for e-mail is low. By next year at the latest, there will definitely be dozens of e-mail brand battles. Ten thousand or even hundreds of millions of dollars, but for Song Yang, it is really not worth fighting with Yahoo, Netscape, etc. in the e-mail industry.

So this time, basically all parties will not think that they have lost. Since neither Song Yang nor Microsoft lost, then who lost, Song Yang felt a little headache and dared not think about it any more, anyway, it was a human being All the ghosts are showing off, only Netscape is being beaten...

Song Yang brought a cup of tea, took a few newspapers, and went to the yard of the rented villa. This villa is not large, but it has complete facilities. However, Song Yang, whose value has skyrocketed, will have to build a villa of his own next year. In San Jose Having circled so many places, it would be a bit too wasteful not to cover something.

When passing by a house, Song Yang waved his hand towards it. This house is where Ulf lives. Except for going out with Song Yang, Ulf is basically in this house, staring at the surveillance or watching. Watch TV etc.

Song Yang sat under the umbrella, picked up the newspaper and read it. The media reported basically those things, touting the significance of Microsoft getting the Hotmail mailbox, and who made it, and how much Song Yang was worth. Netscape formed In the major leagues, there are not many cards, and there are not many reports.

   After watching it for a few minutes, Song Yang's phone rang, and Ulf came out and told Song Yang that someone had arrived at the door of the villa.

   After seeing the people who came to visit through the monitor, Song Yang pouted, shook his head and said to Ulf, "Let them come in!"

   After a while, the angry Netscape trio rushed into the villa, and Ulf looked at Jim Clark, Anderson, and Baxter with vigilance.

Song Yang indifferently gestured to Ulf, and after Ulf left, Song Yang looked at the three with a smile on his face, "Jim, Anderson, you are welcome, you are rare, do you want a drink?! "

   "Bruno Song!"

   Seeing Song Yang, who seemed like nothing had happened, Anderson couldn't bear it any longer, "What the **** do you want to do, you want to betray the entire Internet industry?"

   The three people in front of them seemed to have not slept all night, and probably wouldn't be able to sleep either. After the market opened today, Netscape's stock price plummeted.

   The eldest Jim Clark looked tired at this time, Mark Anderson's eyes were a little red, and he glared at Song Yang at the moment.

   Seeing Netscape, the show stopped, and Song Yang didn't bother to smile anymore, "Anderson, Netscape is not everything on the Internet. It doesn't seem to matter to you who you sell Hotmail to!"

   Hearing Song Yang's words, he clearly distinguishes Netscape from the Internet. He almost points at Netscape's nose and scolds, Netscape is nothing in the Internet industry.

"You," Anderson was a little speechless, he couldn't really put Hotmail under Netscape's control, "Netscape is competing with Microsoft, and this is what determines the fate of the entire American Internet, you Knowing that Microsoft entered the Internet, what will happen to the entire Internet?!"

   Hearing that the entire America Internet security hat was put on his head, Song Yang also said unceremoniously, "Is there any difference between Netscape and Microsoft for the Internet industry?"

Microsoft is domineering, and Netscape is not much better. It wants to be the king of the Internet industry in America. Once Netscape is in power, take a look at the style of later Internet giants. It is better than Microsoft to intervene in any industry. where to go.

   Hearing Song Yang's sarcasm towards Netscape, Baxter said at this time, "Song, don't forget, who helped you back then, if it weren't for Netscape, do you think Double Click Company could have reached the point where it is today?!"

   Seeing that he couldn't put on his hat, he started to bring up the past again, but Song Yang had something to say about Baxter's mention of it.

   "I remember that DoubleClick should have paid Netscape the full amount. Netscape's listing performance should also be attributed to DoubleClick!"

"enough!"

   Seeing that Song Yang didn't eat this set at all, and the two sides were about to start arguing again, Jim Clark said sharply, knowing that it would be useless to talk about other things.

   "Song, Netscape needs you to end this acquisition with Microsoft. Netscape will not forget what you have done. There will be many Internet companies in the future, but the only one who can go to the end with Netscape is you Song!"

   "As long as the cooperation with Microsoft ends, you will get the support of Netscape and all the companies in the Netscape Alliance. Otherwise, we will be opponents. Netscape cannot guarantee that it will use all necessary means to the enemy!"

Hearing this, Song Yang was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that at this time, Netscape still used the carrot and stick method. Listening to Jim Clark's words, there was a kind of Netscape and Song Yang sharing the Internet. The taste of the world, but it’s okay to listen to it. If it’s true, it’s not being sold, and you have to help Netscape count the money.

Shaking his head, Song Yang didn't know it was this time, how could Netscape still mention such a whimsical thing, terminate the agreement, not to mention how much money Microsoft would have to spend with Microsoft, and let the Wall Street gang of investment banks have to eat yesterday's money. Spit it out, how many companies made a lot of money yesterday, and the funds involved can't be said to be hundreds of billions of dollars, and the scale of tens of billions of funds is definitely there.

   With such a large sum of money, let alone Song Yang, it is estimated that the chief commander is here. If he really dares to play like this, it is a question of whether he can return to Washington. Is it true that Wall Street can’t afford it?

   "Sorry Jim, the deal has been reached!"

   Hearing this, Jim Clark was completely angry, "As long as Texas has not passed, this matter will not end, as long as you call Song, I can ask DZ Municipal to terminate this acquisition!"

There are countless companies acquired by Amelica every year, but when it involves huge funds, or when the acquired company has a huge influence in the local area, the seller will report to the municipal department where it is registered. Basically, it is a process and generally will not be blocked. But sometimes there are accidents. Once blocked, it means that there is a risk of endless wrangling or even failure of the acquisition.

   Now the declaration of the Hotmail mailbox has arrived in Houston and the local municipality in Texas, and once Song Yang makes a phone call and Jim's contacts are added, this matter is likely to be blown up!

   Looking at the aggressive Jim Clark, Song Yang shook his head and rejected Jim Clark's proposal. Song Yang was out of his mind, so he would do such a thing to offend Microsoft and Wall Street for Netscape.

   "Song, you made a wrong decision!"

   Jim Clark dropped this sentence, and then walked away with Anderson and Baxter.

   Song Yang knew that there was a complete break with Netscape, and Netscape would come up with various tricks, but if he chose to stand in line, he was destined to offend one side, which was inevitable.

But Song Yang still took out his phone, made a few calls, and started to get ready. Song Yang would not show weakness to Netscape this time. No matter how many moves Netscape made, Song Yang would continue to let the outside world know. Song Yang is by no means easy to provoke.

  Netscape moved quickly. After leaving Song Yang, Netscape immediately appealed to Texas and the Federal Communications Commission to terminate Microsoft's acquisition of Hotmail on the grounds of monopoly and unfair competition.

As soon as the news came out, there was an uproar in public opinion. Everyone knew that Netscape had made a move. Countless people were watching the show. I wonder if Microsoft would be tricked this time.

But just as Song Yang thought, Microsoft went mad this time. Congressmen from Seattle and Washington state dispatched collectively this time, and Microsoft also released news through channels. The Donkey Party dared to hinder this acquisition this time, and Microsoft will fall back next year. Elephant Party!

  Microsoft is also a super big sponsor of the Donkey Party. When it comes to next year's election, even the chief commander would not dare to take sides. The Donkey Party was blinded collectively for a while, but none of the members dared to speak for Netscape.

A group of investment banks on Wall Street also made a collective effort, which involves their interests. Not surprisingly, Netscape’s complaint was directly dismissed by the Federal Communications Commission, and there was nothing blocking the acquisition from Texas, and Microsoft successfully acquired Hotmail. middle.

Although    failed to stop him, Netscape didn't stop, and it was still moving frequently, obviously wanting to use Song Yang's side to make an impact on the entire America's Internet industry.

Netscape directly proposed to the Federal Communications Commission to introduce the American Internet Data Protection Act, and to support several proposals such as mailbox unsubscribe, spam email review, and the most critical Internet advertising law. Raising the flag and shouting, this is obviously aimed at Song Yang's Double-click Company, starting with the digital advertising of Double-click Company.

  Double-click on the company's side, and also through some channels, secretly said that this is someone from the Netscape Joint Communications Commission, avenging private revenge, deliberately targeting America's Internet company, and implementing Netscape's hegemony!

  Double-click and Netscape were arguing with each other for a while. Netscape said that Double-click was a worthless garbage company, and Double-click claimed that Netscape was an American Internet traitor.

   In the technology industry, when everyone was watching this mutual spray, Song Yang took the lead in making a real shot!

   (end of this chapter)