Next, Sheng Wei started working again and asked Fan Wubing what he thought about Bill Gates’ recent remarks about the FN club?

"Do you think there must be a lot of opinions." Fan Wubing rubbed his forehead and replied, "I think Microsoft's accusations against the FN Club are unreasonable."

"How can I see it?" Sheng Wei asked back.

Once he was in the work state, Sheng Wei immediately entered the state with all his heart. At this time, his personal relationships and other aspects were temporarily on the side. Even after the interview, everyone could exchange opinions on the modification of the manuscript issue and reach the level of satisfaction of both parties. However, at this time, he was sharp and would always hit the nail on the head.

"We have always been committed to the promotion of genuine software, such as ffie and various antivirus software. Now, with the help of Huafeng.com's sales platform, at least more than 300 original software authors in China have benefited from it. We are working hard to promote the use of genuine software." Fan Wubing said jokingly, "Even Microsoft's Ind series software, we give them the same treatment. At least within our entire Fan's investment group, the operating systems used are genuine Microsoft products, which is enough to show that our support for genuine software is definitely not empty talk. Therefore, some of the condemnations made by Microsoft against us are inappropriate."

"So, will your company respond positively to Microsoft's condemnations and may resort to legal means?" Sheng Wei asked with great interest.

"Haha, that's not the case." Fan Wubing smiled. "Mr. Bill Gates was probably just a pissing talk for a while. He was not very familiar with the operation of Fan's Investment Group or the FN Club, so it is possible to be deceived. In fact, my personal relationship with Mr. Gates is also quite good, and in fact, I am also one of the important shareholders of Microsoft, and it is not possible to harm the interests of our shareholders. Microsoft has not filed a lawsuit against FN Club, so we naturally do not need to file a lawsuit against Mr. Gates because of a word. Doing this is meaningless and is a waste of valuable judicial resources."

Sheng Wei nodded and wrote down Fan Wubing's words, and then asked, "Recently, Microsoft has set off an anti-pirated storm in response to the problem of domestic pirated users. As for the problem of domestic companies using pirated software, we also started with Yadu Company. It is like a storm is coming and wind is everywhere. What does Mr. Fan think about this matter?"

"I have noticed this moment, but I personally think that this matter may be a bit off." Fan Wubing replied very surely.

Not long ago, Yadu Technology, which produces humidifiers, received a subpoena from the Intellectual Property Department of the Beijing Intermediate People's Court. The simple content of the complaint was that Yadu Company used pirated software and Microsoft demanded compensation of 2.2 million yuan.

In the complaint submitted by Microsoft China, it claimed that the plaintiff's authorized agent, Zhonglian Intellectual Property Investigation Center, found in the defendant's office that the defendant copied and used twelve software such as Microsoft's Windows without the plaintiff's permission. The defendant used about 50 computers used in business were equipped with pirated Microsoft software.

Microsoft believes that Yadu's actions directly caused him more than 800,000 yuan in market losses. In accordance with the Copyright Law, Computer Software Protection Regulations and relevant international conventions, Yadu immediately stopped infringement, publicly apologized, and compensated 1.5 million yuan.

After this happened, Yadu Group held a meeting to explain the situation, saying that these software were by no means purchased or used by the company in a nature, and that Microsoft's move was intended to shock the tiger.

Subsequently, Microsoft's anti-pirated network spread to Chinese companies and other reports were reported in newspapers, and incidents were also repeated in the middle. Yadu announced the use of Kingsoft Software, while Wu Shihong left office as general manager of Microsoft China. Yadu accused Microsoft of leaking customs duties and was preparing to file a lawsuit.

Some people say that from encouraging piracy to combating piracy, Microsoft software is like marijuana, which makes you lose everything after you addiction to drugs. Some people say that there is a powerful force behind Microsoft, and what makes me sad is the misinterpretation and prejudice from many domestic companies and domestic people. During this period, theories such as "being a Zhou Shuren or a Zhou Zuoren", "capitalism helps idle diners", "monopolized, parasitic, and dying enterprises have a natural reactionary nature", "ropes, shackles, tragedies, battlefields", "caught off guard", "China can say no" and other IT versions have also appeared in the newspapers.

This case attracted great attention from all parties. The US testimony was signed by then-US Secretary of State Albright and Washington State Secretary Munro, which obviously received support from the US government.

Pushing Yadu's dock is actually just an integral part of Microsoft's huge anti-piracy plan. It is said that Microsoft is preparing to invest more than $100 million in funds to mobilize notarization and law enforcement forces in some central cities across the country, and include many well-known Chinese companies on the investigation list, including some large companies such as Shenzhen Huawei and Peking University Founder.

The reason why Fan's Investment Group was not included in the list of combating piracy is probably because they knew very well that the office computers used by Fan's Investment Group were all pre-installed with genuine software.

According to estimates, if Microsoft requires 50 computers in Yadu Company and the company requires compensation of 2.2 million yuan, Chinese consumers must pay at least 2,000 yuan in compensation to repay Microsoft's debts.

It should be noted at this time that although Yadu said that some computers did have non-authentic Microsoft software installed, the rebound and saliva caused by this move in China almost flooded Microsoft. Microsoft's big stick policy in China inspired an anti-Microsoft wave among the Chinese people. When this incident was still in the litigation stage, it led to the resignation of Microsoft's Chinese president, legendary woman Wu Shihong.

However, Wu Shihong herself obviously complained about this matter. After she left the company, she made four criticisms of Microsoft. First, Microsoft's price strategy should be lowered, second, Microsoft should not anti-pirated versions like it is now, third, Microsoft's internal structure is problematic, and fourth, corporate culture is problematic.

No matter what the motives of Wu Shihong's words are, it will always help everyone find more reasons to oppose Microsoft's anti-piracy.

Fan Wubing told Sheng Wei, "In fact, this is not only a kind of resistance used by Microsoft to oppose the US District Court's monopoly behavior, but also a kind of confrontation between the Chinese and American governments on intellectual property issues. You should know that there is not necessarily right or wrong and justice, and what is manifested is just a relationship of interests. In other words, the conflict of interest between China and the United States is the reason why Microsoft suddenly wants to anti-pirated versions with a high profile. However, without the support of the government, it is obviously unlikely that Microsoft will do this with one blow."

"What will Mr. Fan thinks the verdict in the Yadu case be? " Sheng Wei asked.

"I asked me about this matter, it seems a bit out of order." Fan Wubing replied with a smile. "From a legal perspective, Microsoft's actions are not wrong. What's special is that some public opinion now associates the case itself with the interests of the Chinese nation and the development of the IT information industry, but the case must ultimately be based on facts and the law. As for our Fan Investment Group, we always strive to put ourselves in the shoes of our customers and provide the best service, rather than seeking to control customers. From the past to the present, countless cases have shown that those who attempt to control others have no good results in the end."

After Sheng Wei finished recording, he thanked him, "Mr. Fan, you said it very well. This passage can be a conclusion."

While the three were joking, the staff downstairs said that the dinner ordered from the hotel had been contacted and could be delivered at any time.
Chapter completed!