The Supreme Golden Eye - Chapter 4 Directly Pointing to the Heart

However, now that he was here, Ling Shaonan had naturally thought of a countermeasure. However, he did not answer immediately. Instead, he just looked at Linus with a smile. It was not until he felt uncomfortable that he spoke slowly.

: "There is a saying that I don't know if Mr. Torvalds has heard of it.

, called 'Ideals are beautiful, but reality is cruel'. I admit that with Mr. Torvalds's personal charm and appeal, it is enough to summon thousands of outstanding programmers to devote themselves to this work. In fact

Yes, what Mr. Torvalds has done in the past few years also proves this!"

No one doesn’t like to hear good things, and the same goes for technicians like Linus. [-] In fact, because he thinks that his actions benefit all mankind, Linus wants to hear other people’s words more than others.

This kind of praise. Therefore, before Ling Shaonan finished speaking, his small eyes narrowed into slits with a smile.

However, what Ling Shaonan said next was not so pleasant, at least to Linus: "But, Mr. Torvalds, have you ever thought about it, you released the Linux kernel for free, which means that you

These developers don’t get any benefits, do you think this is fair to you? The fruits of your labor are used by others for free, how can your interests be guaranteed?”

"this……"

Linus wanted to say something, but he was interrupted by Ling Shaonan just as he spoke: "I know, Mr. Torvalds wants to say that you can use your spare time to do this, just like you did when you first developed Linux.

It’s all about personal time and equipment, right?”

"Yes!" Linus nodded with pride. He couldn't help but be proud. He had completed such a great work in his spare time and was wildly sought after by countless hackers and programmers around the world. This was something Linus could not help but be proud of.

Nas seemed to be the proudest thing in his life! But he simply didn't notice that his thoughts had been completely led away by Ling Shaonan.

"Well, I personally admire Mr. Torvalds's selfless spirit of not being self-interested and only benefiting others! However, have you ever thought that the Linux system you have invested most of your spare time in developing is being used by others?

Other companies use it as a profit-making tool, and they shamelessly take the interests that should belong to you for themselves, without even saying 'thank you'. Is this fair to you developers?"

"I don't care about these! As long as the Linux system can be convenient for everyone, we don't care about these at all!" Linus's face turned red and he shouted loudly, as if this would give him more courage to continue to insist on his beliefs.

"Yes, I believe Mr. Torvalds, and I believe that you can not care about any interests in order to allow people all over the world to use a free, reliable, safe, and stable operating system. However, after all, you can only represent yourself.

, can you guarantee that all other programmers who have invested their experience in the Linux system think like you?"

"This..." Linus was speechless. Indeed, there are so many programmers now who don't care about gains and losses for the development of Linux systems, but who can guarantee how long this enthusiasm can last? One year? Two years

? Or three years, five years? In any case, when this enthusiasm gradually fades, what can he do alone? Support the development of the Linux kernel alone? Are you kidding?! How many programmers does Microsoft write code for the Windows operating system?

How many? Thousands! Can he do it alone? Do you really think you are a superman?!

Ling Shaonan could see that Linus had been shaken a little, but his faith over the years had kept him strong. To be honest, Ling Shaonan's feelings for Linus could be said to be both respect and admiration for being able to do what he did.

There are really not many people. To paraphrase a very famous saying, Linna

Si is a noble person, a pure person, a moral person, a person who has escaped from vulgar taste, and a person who is beneficial to people all over the world! However, in order to achieve his own goals, Ling Shaonan still gave Linus a

The very fragile psychological defense delivered the final blow.

"If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Torvalds is already married and has a child of his own. Apart from you, there must be many other programmers who have invested their energy in Linux systems. Then,

Even if you can endure hardships and fight for a great belief, but

What about your family and children? Are you willing to let them suffer with you? If you can't even guarantee the life of your wife and children, then you are not a qualified husband or a qualified father! So, even if you can get everything

So what about the admiration of the world? Your life is also a failure!"

Ling Shaonan's words hit the softest part of Linus's heart. The reason why he came to the United States was actually out of a realistic pursuit of his own value. For this reason, he left his beloved wife and children,

It is impossible to say that there is no guilt in his heart. However, in the past, Linus buried this guilt deeply in his heart and used crazy work and research to anesthetize himself. Now he was stabbed naked by Ling Shaonan.

Come out, no matter how reluctant he is, he has to face it.

"Mr. Ling, I think you are right. I am indeed sorry for Tove and our children. However, the Linux system is also my child, and I am not willing to give it up!"

Lying slumped on the chair, Linus murmured this. His eyes were blurry and dazed, and he didn't even notice the waiter coming in to deliver the food.

"Mr. Torvalds, I understand your thinking." After the waiter brought all the dishes and closed the door from the outside, Ling Shaonan said again: "If this matter can have the best of both worlds, I don't know Torvalds."

Are you interested, sir?"

"The best of both worlds?" Torvalds suddenly became energetic and sat up from the chair suddenly. He didn't even notice that his sleeve knocked over the plate in front of him and spilled soup all over. He only stared at Ling Shaonan.

On his face, his eyes were shining, waiting for his explanation.

Linus was so eager that Ling Shaonan couldn't tempt him anymore, so he simply stated his purpose directly: "In this way, I plan to invest 500 million US dollars to establish a software company, mainly developing Linux-based systems for computers.

and operating systems and application software on mobile phones, and hired Mr. Torvalds as technical director.

In this way, you can continue to study the Linux kernel, and you can even continue to publish them. This does not conflict with your ideas. However, I want to make profit from operating systems and application software based on the Linux kernel. After all, I am

A businessman cannot give without expecting anything in return.

Of course, after the company is established, you can bring your family over, or even gather some like-minded friends to conduct research together. As long as they have sufficient level, I can accept them all! I wonder what Mr. Torvalds thinks?

"

"I agree!" Linus agreed without any hesitation. Being able to take care of his family and his own ideas, what reason did he have to disagree?

"Then, happy cooperation!" Smiling, Ling Shaonan stood up and extended his right hand to Linus. The conversation just now was not long, but throughout the process, Ling Shaonan had been using his mental power to subconsciously influence Linus.

thinking, otherwise it would be difficult to convince him

So easy. This is why Ling Shaonan, a guy with terrifying mental power, feels no special burden. If it were another person, even Shi Xian who taught him how to use mental power, he would be so tired that he collapsed after doing this.

Not willing to move a finger on the chair.

Facing Ling Shaonan's stretched out hand, Linus stood up hurriedly, embarrassedly wiped the vegetable juice on his hand on his clothes, and then grabbed Ling Shaonan's hand tightly and shook it.

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An agreement that has a far-reaching impact on the entire world's Internet industry was reached in such a hasty way in a very ordinary small restaurant. Maybe no one knows it yet, but it doesn't matter. After that day, this agreement will still remain verbal.

When the influence of software companies on the Internet spreads all over the world, someone will always dig it out.

"By the way, Mr. Ling, I haven't asked you where your company is and where you plan to set up a software company." After sitting back down again, Linus came back to his senses and said with some embarrassment.

"Haha, I'm from Shanghai, China. Of course a software company will be established there."

"Huaxia? I only know that it is a very mysterious place, but I have never been there. However, since people like you, Mr. Ling, can appear there, it must be beautiful there." Who said that technicians are pedantic and do not know how to adapt?

Yes? Linus’s flattery was captured very well!

"Haha, I think you will definitely like it there! By the way, it will take a certain amount of time for you to quit your job here. Let me give you three months to sort out all the information about the Linux system.

Then go back to Finland, pick up your family, and contact some programmers who are willing to work in our company. Just call me before going to Shanghai in three months, and I will arrange for someone to pick you up!"

"No problem!" Linus's voice was full of gratitude. In fact, why does it take so long to sort out the information? Three to five days is enough. As for contacting programmers, they usually contact them online.

The same goes for contacting him after arriving in Shanghai. Linas knew very well that the reason why Ling Shaonan set aside so much time for him was just to let him take a vacation and make up for his wife and family!
Chapter completed!