PFC Chapter 198 Operating System Developed Successfully
Chapter 198 Operating System Developed Successfully
After Ning Yao left, two months passed in a flash.
During this period, Chen Feng spent almost the entire day in the department, working with his tutor from the Computer Science Department and his fellow project team members to make the final push for the system.
That day, the atmosphere in the computer room was tense and exciting. Everyone gathered around the computer in the middle. Chen Feng sat on a chair, holding the mouse tightly in his hand.
Even several teachers who were rarely seen were present. Professor Chi stood at the door with a smile on his face and anticipation in his eyes.
After all, this is the first major project undertaken by the Computer Science Department after its independence, and everyone hopes that it will be a success and bring honor to the department.
Chen Feng took a deep breath and clicked lightly, and the computer started to boot up.
The system installation progress bar moved forward little by little, and the screen finally lit up, with the familiar window interface popping up. The difference was that this time the edge of the window was wrapped with streamlined patterns, as light as the wind.
That’s right, this is the “Nanfeng” operating system they created with their own hands.
The south wind means that information is like the wind and is everywhere.
Looking at the unique icon, Chen Feng was so excited. He recalled the countless times he had faced the square icon on the computer before. Now, this was a masterpiece created entirely from scratch by his team. He felt a great sense of accomplishment!
The system is fully started, the desktop wallpaper is fresh and pleasing to the eye, the icons are arranged neatly, and the taskbar is at the bottom. Everything is familiar and fresh.
"It's done!" Someone shouted, and the whole computer room instantly became lively!
The students cheered and the teachers were also pleased.
Some applauded, some hugged, and Mo Zhaodi was so excited that she hung directly on Chen Feng's neck, almost pushing him down.
"Oh! Zhaodi, Zhaodi, you are trying to murder your teammate!" Chen Feng struggled with a smile and finally pulled her off his back.
He turned to look at Professor Chi and said with a smile, "Professor, you make the announcement."
Professor Chi nodded, stood up straight, and said loudly with a flushed face, "Dear teachers, students, and heroes of the project team, I declare that our visual operating system 'Nanfeng' has been successfully developed!"
As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous cheers erupted in the computer room again, and the entire floor seemed to be shaken by this joy.
Everyone was laughing and making noises. At that moment, all the hard work and efforts seemed to have turned into fruits of harvest.
Chen Feng also experienced this rare sense of satisfaction, thinking that this might be the joy of research and development!
It feels great, really great!
Professor Chi called Chen Feng into his office. As soon as he entered, Professor Chi spoke impatiently, "The operating system is done. What are your plans next?"
Chen Feng was stunned for a moment, then blurted out: "Of course I have to sell it!"
Professor Chi frowned and said slowly, "But there aren't many computers in our country right now. The market is very small. Most of the users are from the government, research institutes, and state-owned enterprises. So it's hard to raise the price..."
Before he could finish his words, Chen Feng took over: "Professor, I understand what you mean. We can provide free licenses in China and just charge a small fee for upgrades and maintenance. If they don't want to pay, we can use it for free. This will prevent them from gossiping and causing trouble for the school."
Professor Chi nodded repeatedly, secretly glad that Chen Feng understood the situation.
He was actually quite worried that Chen Feng would try to sell the system for a high price. After all, Chen Feng had spent $10 on the copyright. State-owned enterprises and research institutes were used to free stuff, and if there was a commotion, it would be bad for the school.
Seeing Chen Feng being so straightforward, Professor Chi felt a little embarrassed.
The project was successful and he had achieved political success, but Chen Feng had invested so much money after all, and it seemed inappropriate not to allow him to earn a penny now.
"Xiao Chen, it's not that you can't take a penny, but don't be too harsh. We are still in the primary stage of socialism. Besides, you have invested money, and it is not right to not let you get your principal back. Otherwise, I will apply for a master's degree for you in advance?" Professor Chi asked tentatively.
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng smiled and said, "It would be great to graduate early, but Professor, so many of us work day and night, and our classmates often sleep in the department. You and the other teachers and the school have supported us so much. This project can't just be a facade. We have to make some real money!"
Professor Chi was stunned and asked, "How do you make money?"
A gleam of light flashed in Chen Feng's eyes: "If we can't sell it domestically, we can sell it abroad!"
"Abroad?" Professor Chi was stunned. This idea was really beyond his expectation.
He had never considered that, always feeling that exporting was a distant and unattainable goal. Although the US imperialist delegation had visited the school, his English was poor, so he didn't communicate much, and he was also intimidated by interacting with foreigners.
But after hearing what Chen Feng said, he was moved.
Earn foreign exchange! This is what the country needs most these days; everything imported requires foreign exchange. The state will fully support any industry that can earn foreign exchange, and that's a huge political achievement.
But Professor Chi was unsure whether it could be sold.
Chen Feng seemed to see through his thoughts and said, "Professor, your letter is our achievement. It is world-leading and represents the future of computers. Selling it abroad will definitely be profitable. I need your and the school's support."
Chen Feng had already planned to sell products abroad.
Windows used to be widely pirated in China, but overseas, with strict intellectual property protection and lucrative profits, was a problem. Since piracy was rampant in China, it was better to make it free, earn a reputation for the school, and focus on overseas markets, especially the United States!
Professor Chi touched his chin and became more and more excited the more he thought about it.
If someone else had told him they were going to sell overseas, he might not have believed it, but when Chen Feng said so, he felt a little more confident. After all, Teresa Teng was Chen Feng's partner, and he had been there watching Chen Feng and Tim talk.
Professor Chi's expectations aren't high. If this system could be sold overseas for $1, it would be a groundbreaking achievement! It would be a unique honor for him and Ninghai University!
"Okay!" Professor Chi slammed the table. "I support you! Our department will definitely give you our full support. Xiao Chen, wait for my news. I'll go find Dean Shang right away!"
After saying that, Professor Chi stood up and left with brisk steps and a smile on his face.
Chen Feng looked at his back and a sense of pride surged in his heart.
The first step has finally been taken!
After Professor Chi reported this to Dean Shang, Dean Shang took it very seriously and called Chen Feng over immediately.
"Xiao Chen, you said you want to export the software you developed. How confident are you?"
Chen Feng smiled and said, "Principal, if someone else were to negotiate this, I wouldn't be able to guarantee it, but if I were to personally approach the foreign customers, I'm 100% confident that I could reach an agreement!"
"So confident?" Principal Shang tapped the table with his fingers.
Chen Feng smiled and said, "Principal, don't forget, I spent $10 to buy that DOS. If I didn't believe in it, why would I spend money on it?"
Principal Shang slammed the table and said, "Okay, wait for my news!"