When he came to the Cambridge Software Development Laboratory of Honor Electronics, Lei Yunrong did not just focus on meeting a few senior executives.

First of all, under the leadership of Hermann Hauser, he visited the laboratory and met his employees.

Lei Yunrong has not come here again since acquiring Aicang Company. Now, there are obviously many changes now compared to when it was just acquired.

Not only did the office environment be moved to a three-story building with a single house, but there were also a lot of staff.

Lei Yunrong also met all the employees one by one. Some had seen him, and some had met him for the first time. They did not expect that the boss of a famous software company in Cambridge was actually a Chinese, and he was such a young Chinese.

Lei Yunrong was also very happy to see that there were more than 30 R&D teams. These people were all elites in the Cambridge area, but I just didn’t know if these people could stay in the end.

After meeting these employees, Lei Yunrong also came to Hermann Hauser's office. This time, the main thing he came here was to meet him and Andy Hopper.

"Herman, it's very good. I think those employees have a very good mental outlook."

"Boss, our laboratory is the best-paid software development company in Cambridge, and everyone is elite, so everyone is very happy to work."

"Yes, a team that can work happily must be a creative team."

Lei Yunrong paused and said directly:

"I came here this time mainly to see the progress of the two people's work. The 32-bit personal computer will be the core product of our company and is very important to us."

Hearing Lei Yunrong's words, both of them blushed a little, and Hermann Hauser said first:

"Boss, I am very sorry for the previous work mistakes. I didn't expect it to drag down the company's strategic plans so much."

"No need to say anything about apologizing, everything is still going forward. I just want to see what your current work is going."

Although the two of them have a good attitude towards admitting their mistakes, they can be considered as nothing has happened at work.

Fortunately, Honor Electronics did not invest money to start publicity at that time, and fortunately, Honor Electronics still has time to research the 32-bit computer competitors, otherwise Lei Yunrong would really want to punch them two times.

It’s okay to lose a little money, but if you miss the opportunity, it will lead to falling behind step by step, and the losses caused will be immeasurable.

Hermann Hauser also realized that Lei Yunrong still had a knot in his heart, so he didn't say anything more, but introduced him directly:

"Boss, the work arranged by the head office has been completed, and the development of the spreadsheet has been completed, and the development progress of the operating system compatible with CP/m has been completed by about one-third. It will take about half a year to complete the research and development test."

"Can you demonstrate the operation of the spreadsheet for me?"

"No problem boss!" Andy Hopper responded.

I saw Andy Hopper skillfully opening a Honor Aicang eight-bit extended computer, opening the spreadsheet software, and proficiently operating it, while explaining to Lei Yunrong.

As the first generation of spreadsheets, there are some basic functions, which has been optimized a lot compared to the initial version Lei Yunrong bought from Amiliga.

It can be seen that they are still very skillful.

"Yes, I have all the functions required. However, after the 32-bit compatible CP/m operating system based on the streamlined architecture is developed, we must also develop a new system version of the spreadsheet as soon as possible."

"Boss, you can rest assured that the infrastructure of the spreadsheet is similar, and research and development is not too difficult. In fact, the best thing about this software is its creativity."

Of course, Lei Yunrong knew that the research and development of spreadsheets was not too difficult, but the difficulty was creativity.

This is true for many products, with mature technology, but it is difficult to integrate them into a qualified and excellent product.

"Are you sure you can get the finished product of the operating system in just half a year?"

Hearing Lei Yunrong's words, the two looked at each other, and Hermann Hauser said firmly:

"Boss, we promise that we will definitely take out the finished product in half a year."

"Okay, I believe you, but if you don't finish it, I hope you can take the initiative to submit your resignation report."

Lei Yunrong was still satisfied with the attitude of the two. It took only two months since Huang Zixing warned them last time, and it was still possible that one-third of the operating system research and development could be completed.

This also shows that they have indeed put their heart into it these days, at least they have not been sentenced to death in Lei Yunrong's heart.

But they can't be too relaxed, they have to feel urgency. It was because they were too relaxed that they dared to slander.

Sometimes when there is a certain amount of pressure, the work effect will be better.

Besides, giving half a year is enough time, and it is not a lot of pressure.

"No problem boss, if we still can't finish the work on time this time, we will quit voluntarily."

Seeing that the two of them had expressed their determination, Lei Yunrong said:

"I plan to officially release our new computer at the Amelica Western Electronic Technology Exhibition in January next year. I am very confident in this product, so I must be completely finalized before November and leave some time to produce it."

"Now, most of the research and development of other tasks have been completed, and only your operating system has not been completed. I think you know the reason for this, so this is also the last chance I have given you."

Seeing that Lei Yunrong had already said this, he might as well make it clearer:

"You are all very good and capable people, but if you can't follow the company's pace, there is no need to get together."

"But I think Honor Electronics' platform is big enough to display your talents. I also hope you can grow with the company."

"Boss, I still have to apologize to you here. It was because of our self-righteousness that we dragged the company down. This will definitely not happen again this time.

I am also very happy to work at Honor Electronics, so I hope to keep going with the company.” Herman Hauser said sincerely.

"Okay, I hope you don't break your promise. I will take you to the press conference at that time. Honor Electronics will prepare a grand press conference."

Lei Yunrong doesn't care whether they can keep going with the company. He is now only concerned about whether the two of them can develop the operating system.

And if Hermann Hauser and Andy Hopper really couldn't finish it on time, then Lei Yunrong would really fire these two people.

Lei Yunrong talked with them for a while before leaving. He was going to Chris Curry to see the results there.

After Lei Yunrong left, Hermann Hauser and Andy Hopper also looked at each other and smiled bitterly.

They clearly felt that Lei Yunrong's attitude towards them no longer paid attention, trust and closeness when he first acquired Aikang Company.

But they are themselves who messed up all this and can't blame others.

Since a military order has been issued, it is time to work hard.

When Lei Yunrong came to the hardware R&D laboratory under the charge of Chris Curry, he also saw a hot scene.

The number of employees here is more than those in the software lab, with nearly 60 people, which is almost twice the number there.

"Chris, it's great. The hardware lab is growing more and more prosperous under your leadership."

"Boss, we are not unknown people now. We are well-known throughout the Cambridge region and even the entire UK. We not only attract talents from the Cambridge region, but also people come to London to seek jobs."

"That's also your credit. The personal computers we are selling are all developed by you."

Hearing Lei Yunrong's words, Chris Curry couldn't help but smile bitterly:

"Boss, although computers are developed by our laboratory, many design ideas are provided by you."

"Chris, don't think too much. I'm just talking about it on paper. Whether the ideas I provide can work is not developed and tested by you. So you will account for most of the credit."

Seeing that he wanted to continue saying something, Lei Yunrong hurriedly continued:

"Chris, haven't you made a 32-bit prototype? Take me to see."

"Of course, boss, come with me!"

When he arrived downstairs, Lei Yunrong looked at the 32-digit prototype in front of him, which was almost the same as the desktop computer he remembered in later generations.

A CRT monitor is next to it with a vertical mainframe chassis, an external keyboard is placed in front of the monitor, and a black wire is connected to a dedicated socket behind the chassis.

The only thing missing is a mouse. If you have to configure it, there is a preset analog interface on the computer.

But before the graphics desktop operating system came out, the mouse was really not that powerful. Moreover, the mouse was not a new thing. It was invented by Dr. Douglas of Stanford University as early as 1963.

Unfortunately, the mouse may have some effect in professional graphics processing, but in this era, the small machines can be used for graphics processing, and the number is very limited.

For personal computers like this, users directly control the computer through command input. Therefore, although the mouse has been invented for almost twenty years, it has been unable to be promoted.

Chris Curry introduced to Lei Yunrong:

"The original computer's chassis and keyboard used an integrated design, which is the latest new design that has been quickly made.

Because in the finalization test, the computer designed with integrated keyboard host will have problems with the computer's heat dissipation after working for more than ten hours in a row.

There is a processor of a test machine that is even damaged due to insufficient heat dissipation and the temperature rises too quickly."

"Why does the heat dissipation problem suddenly occur?" Lei Yunrong asked.

"Boss, our computer also continues the dual processor design of an octet expansion computer. One processor is responsible for handling i/o work. The processor installed in the expansion interface is mainly responsible for running the operating system and various application software."

"The computer motherboard with two processors is squeezed at the bottom of the horizontal chassis. The small and crowded space allows the two processors to run at high speed at the same time, and the heat emitted cannot dissipate in time, causing the processor to be too high."

"At that time, we touched the keyboard on it, it was hot! Fortunately, there was a keyboard and the design of the chassis separation before, and now it is just right to get it back. Otherwise, it would take at least one month to re-engineer."

Before Lei Yunrong acquired Aikang Company, he also had a computer R&D team in Xiangjiang.

Under the influence of Lei Yunrong, the team at Xiangjiang initially used the design idea to separate the keyboard from the chassis and design vertical chassis.

However, after Lei Yunrong incorporated the Xiangjiang team into the Acon R&D team, facing two different solutions, Chris Curry chose the chassis and keyboard integrated design solution that Acon team used in the atom computer.

This is also a popular design plan at present. Apple's Apple models, Kmodo's vic-20, including three computers from Honor Electronics, and even the mainstream personal computers that are almost popular on the market now, all adopt this integrated design idea.

The reason for this is also very simple, the cost!

The cost of raw materials for individual design of keyboards and chassis is definitely higher than that of integrated designs.

In fact, the reason why Chris Curry finally chose the integrated design plan is because of the cost.

The cost of each computer to switch to a separate design is more than ten dollars, and these could have become profits.
To be continued...