Chapter 2976 No Way Out
Lin Feng got out of the car with a happy mood. m
When all the reporters saw Lin Feng finally coming out, they immediately surrounded him.
"Mr. Lin, are you sure about this hearing?"
"Mr. Lin, this time 'Intel' accuses you of taking advantage of your absolute monopoly in the graphics card market to force computer manufacturers to buy 'AMD' chips. What do you think...Many reporters fired at you like laser guns.
Lin Feng pursed his lips, and after these reporters fell silent, Lin Feng pointed at the logo of the U.S. Department of Commerce, "What I think is not important, what matters is what they think!"
All reporters were silent.
"Hi, Paul, this is..." Lin Feng walked directly towards Paul Otellini, who was waiting at the door, and glanced at the man next to him who looked very Japanese.
"Lin Feng, let me introduce to you. This is Furukawa, the vice president of Microsoft. He is Japanese!" Paul Otellini specifically reminded Furukawa's identity.
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed slightly, and then he smiled.
"I never shake hands with Japanese men, Furukawa, this is a big gift from Microsoft!" After saying that, Lin Feng nodded to Paul Otellini, "Paul, if Intel wants to occupy the market, it won't be that simple. !”
Paul Otellini smiled. Well, it all depends on who wins today.
"Hmph, arrogant Chinese!" Furukawa Xiang was ignored by Lin Feng throughout the whole process, and felt the burning pain on his face. No matter what, today he represents "Microsoft" and is afraid of testifying against Lin Feng. As a result, Lin Feng didn't even look at him, which shocked him so much. There is endless resentment in my heart.
Paul Otellini shrugged. 'Microsoft' asked you to come, isn't it just hoping for this effect? This Japanese is really an idiot. But Lin Feng was so calm. Why exactly? He and Lin Feng had met several times before, when Lin Feng had just founded the Second World and had not yet acquired AMD. The two had met some times and had some friendship. Even after Lin Feng acquired AMD, Paul Otellini and Lin Feng had tea several times. After all, although the two companies are in opposition, there are areas where they can cooperate.
But after Lin Feng acquired ‘’ and took control of ‘A’, the two parties never met again. The relationship also dropped to freezing point. There is no way, Lin Feng has become the mortal enemy of Intel. If he still has contact with Lin Feng, will he still be able to take the position of CEO?
These years of contact,
Jean-Paul Otellini has a more intuitive understanding of Lin Feng than Microsoft. This man's business methods are so sophisticated that he doesn't look like a young man, and he is much more cunning than some old and cunning old businessmen. But perhaps because he is too young, Lin Feng often finds it difficult to suppress some of the passion in his heart. now. The relaxed look on Lin Feng's face meant that something good must have happened to Lin Feng. And this good thing should be related to this hearing.
So what is it? Paul Otellini was suspicious. This hearing is the last resort to restrain Lin Feng, if it fails again. Paul Otellini doesn't know how else to control Lin Feng. Whether Intel's future will rise or fall depends on today's hearing.
"Paul, let's go, the hearing is about to begin!" Furukawa said.
Paul Otellini came to his senses, nodded, and walked in.
Fifteen minutes later, the hearing officially began. Because this involves many secrets of both companies, reporters are not allowed to enter for interviews. Only the lawyers and clients of both parties can attend.
"Mr. Lin, it is now announced that the illegal competition case against you by 'Microsoft' and 'Intel' has officially opened." The judge knocked the gavel.
Lin Feng smiled slightly and nodded towards the judge.
Subsequently, ‘Microsoft’ and ‘Intel’ presented relevant evidence of accusations. Without exception, they all accuse Lin Feng of using his monopoly influence in the graphics card market to force users to choose "second world" products, leaving users with no free choice. 'Microsoft' accused Lin Feng of disregarding the interests of all users for the sake of 'Pangu System' and not developing drivers for 'Microsoft' system, and listed that users are now forced to use 'Pangu System' because they do not have 'Microsoft' system. a lot of data. At present, the number of people in the "Pangu System" worldwide has exceeded 500 million.
Intel accused Lin Feng of using his monopoly on graphics cards to force users to buy AMD chips instead of Intel chips. It also listed that a large number of computer manufacturers abandoned "Intel" and chose "AMD". Its market share dropped sharply from the original 79% to 64%!
Both of these charges are very serious. Once found guilty, Lam Fung Company will be doomed. This was recognized by lawyers from all three parties before coming here.
"Mr. Lin, please respond to the accusations made by Intel and Microsoft," the judge said.
Lin Feng smiled.
"Your Honor, regarding the accusation against 'Intel', I can only point out one thing, that this is the result of consumers' free choice. The reason why consumers choose 'AMD' chips instead of 'Intel' chips is that if consumers choose all the hardware produced by our company and assemble them into a computer, the performance can reach the effect of 1+1 greater than 2. On the contrary, if they choose 'Intel' chips and add our company's graphics card, the effect can only reach 1+1=2 at most. Consumers are smart, and they will naturally choose to buy the best-performing computer with the least money. So, I don't admit this accusation." Lin Feng said, and took out a series of evidence. These are all interviews that 'Second World' has conducted with consumers who buy computers in the market these days. Videos asking them why they choose 'AMD' instead of 'Intel' chips.
In the video, most consumers gave a conclusion that Intel is too expensive, and its performance is good, but not that good. As for 'AMD', all consumers concluded that it is good value for money. Although it is slightly inferior in performance, it is better in performance after the whole machine is assembled, and it can tie with mixed computers. And the price of the whole machine is a little cheaper. Therefore, consumers choose 'AMD' instead of 'Intel'.
Obviously, according to the random interviews with about 120,000 videos, consumers are free to choose, not forced.
"Mr. Lin... Company, did your 'Second Bank' acquire 50% of its shares?" The judge said coldly. This time he was sent by the US Department of Commerce to suppress Lin Feng, and naturally he would not let Lin Feng get away with it easily.
"Wrong, Your Honor. Regarding the acquisition of 'A' company, it should be like this. Ellison's 'Oracle' acquired 50%+1 shares, and I obviously only have 50%-1 shares. Legally speaking, the company belongs to 'Oracle'. Although I am the second largest shareholder, I do not have controlling rights." Lin Feng said, "And I have never been to 'Oracle' and I don't hold any 'Oracle' shares... This is an acquisition ratio that Lin Feng and Ellison agreed on that year. Ellison's 'Oracle' has an advantage, and Lin Feng has a little disadvantage , guaranteeing that Lin Feng will not be subject to antitrust investigation. Of course, there is also an agreement in the contract, that is, once Oracle wants to sell... then it must be sold to Lin Feng first.
The judge frowned. Regarding this document, Lin Feng also presented him a copy. According to the document, Oracle does own 50%+1 of the shares. Legally speaking, Oracle has the advantage, and Lin Feng does not have an absolute monopoly.
But even so, the judge will not let Lin Feng go easily.
"But Ellison is your best friend, and the second largest shareholder of your "Second Consortium"!" The judge smiled coldly, "Lin Feng, you can't deny this! Driven by interests, it is normal for Ellison to do anything to favor you and damage Intel. "
Lin Feng's face turned cold. Indeed, this was something that Lin Feng had not anticipated when he established the 'Second Consortium'. If Lin Feng had not established the 'Second Consortium', then just relying on the relationship between Lin Feng and Ellison, it would be impossible to convict Lin Feng of monopoly. In particular, Ellison did not have any shares in the 'Second Bank', and Lin Feng had never held even one share of 'Oracle'.
Unfortunately, Lin Feng established the 'Second Consortium' in order to bring his brothers together and make money for everyone, but he forgot this point. This is also the reason for the defeat this time. Fortunately, Lin Feng had already prepared for this. Lin Feng made some sacrifices, of course, he was not like Abby Cohen, who sold 'AMD' to let 'Microsoft' and 'Intel' fight each other, but was ready to sell all 'A' to 'Oracle'. But maybe this won't work. Because Ellison still holds shares in the 'Second Consortium', the two parties are related.
Lin Feng suddenly realized this. 'Oracle' cannot hold shares at all, unless Ellison withdraws from the 'Second Consortium' or he personally leaves 'Oracle', then the US Department of Commerce cannot use this incident to accuse him of monopoly. After thinking this through, Lin Feng suddenly broke out in a sweat. He missed a point. The most important point, he missed it.
Seeing Lin Feng suddenly sweating, Paul Otellini and Furukawa Hiroshi guessed that Lin Feng must have miscalculated something, and they both smiled. Before they came, they also calculated any contingency measures of Lin Feng. Want to sell all the 'A' shares to 'Oracle', hehe, that won't work, unless Ellison withdraws from the 'Second Consortium' and sells his shares in the 'Second Consortium'. In that case, the relationship between Lin Feng and Ellison will not be so strong. Then the outside world will have a chance. Moreover, will 'Oracle' really listen to Ellison alone?
Paul Otellini sneered. This matter is not that simple! These super companies will not give Lin Feng a way out if they unite. If they want to sell... Lin Feng will find that after selling, it will only delay his death.
(No more today, four more tomorrow! Thank you for your support! It's cold, and I say thank you to all the friends who are still waiting for more!) (To be continued) RQ