366: Unique selling points of Sugon computer operating system

While a portion of the profits came from the home console business, it was an undeniable fact that the computer system profits accounted for the overwhelming majority.

Under such circumstances, Shuguang Technology's Dawn Computer Operating System being permanently free—wasn't that a bit too crazy?

At this moment, people were staring at Lin Chen in astonishment, feeling that Shuguang Technology was truly insane; the Dawn Computer Operating System was actually permanently free?

However, surprise was surprise, and astonishment was astonishment.

It had to be said that upon hearing Shuguang Technology's Dawn Computer Operating System was permanently free, many overseas guests and audiences were indeed tempted.

Because Microsoft Operating System was incredibly expensive; the home version alone cost as much as 178 US dollars, which was 1380 Xia Yuan!

This price was simply too high; in this era, this price could buy a decent low-end CPU or Graphics Card.

Although this price was a one-time purchase, once bought, it could be used indefinitely, even if your computer system crashed, you could reinstall and use it again.

Theoretically, if you bought this XP system, you could use it until you were old, but the reality was that Microsoft Company's operating systems were constantly updating, and the Microsoft 97 you bought couldn't be used on Microsoft XP.

After all, if the Windows 97 system could be used on the Windows XP system, how would Microsoft Company make money? Who would bear the development costs of their new system?

Under such circumstances, almost every few years, after Microsoft updated its system, everyone was forced to shell out a large sum of money to buy a new system, which also meant being 'harvested' once.

In such a situation, everyone had unspeakable difficulties regarding the high price of Microsoft System, and even if they wanted to find an alternative system, they couldn't.

Because they had already formed a monopoly; you couldn't refuse even if you didn't accept it, there was simply no other choice.

Moreover, because overseas copyright protection was better than in Daxia, the penalties for using pirated versions overseas were also more severe than in Daxia.

Many people, to avoid trouble, could only grit their teeth and accept the exorbitant price of Microsoft Operating System, but this did not mean they had no complaints in their hearts.

At this moment, hearing that the Dawn Computer Operating System was permanently free, a glimmer of light also appeared in their eyes.

If this Dawn Computer Operating System could replace Microsoft Operating System, wouldn't that mean they would save the money they would have spent on Microsoft Operating System?

"As everyone can see, our Shuguang Operating System is permanently free. Everyone can freely download and use it from our Shuguang Technology official website or the Dawn Computer Operating System official website. We will absolutely not charge anyone a single cent."

"Whoosh!"

Hearing Lin Chen's words, the scene instantly erupted in an uproar again.

At this moment, a reporter from United States slowly raised his hand. Looking at the Global Daily logo on the microphone in his hand, he was clearly a reporter from Global Daily.

"Please ask your question, Mr. Reporter."

Hearing this, the reporter immediately asked with a curious expression:

"Mr. Lin Chen, your Dawn Computer Operating System is permanently free, so how will you support the massive maintenance and operation team and recover development costs?

As far as I know, when Microsoft Company developed the XP Operating System, it was said that the total number of participants was as high as 30,000, which shows that developing a computer operating system is not easy.

Of course, let's not talk about the specific number of developers and development costs for now. Completing a system does not mean it's a one-time effort, as a system will always have bugs.

Hackers will always find system vulnerabilities, and at this time, you will definitely need to patch vulnerabilities and fix bugs. Considering the huge number of future Dawn Computer Operating System users in the Global.

I believe that an operating system's maintenance personnel will probably need hundreds or even thousands of people!

Under such circumstances, you have made it permanently free directly, with no income. How will you support and maintain the Dawn Computer Operating System operation and maintenance team?

I think your Dawn Computer Operating System should still be charged. Considering the current dominant position of Microsoft Operating System, the price can be a bit cheaper than Microsoft Windows XP Operating System.

For example, your Dawn Computer Operating System could sell for 99 US dollars. Only in this way can you recover the cost of researching and developing the Dawn Computer Operating System and support its daily operation and maintenance."

Hearing the problem pointed out by the Global Daily reporter, the hope that had just risen in the hearts of many overseas guests and audiences on the scene was instantly extinguished.

Because they found a very serious problem, and this problem was that it was indeed as the reporter said: without the support of profits, how could the Dawn Computer Operating System be operated and maintained long-term?

If a system has no one to operate and maintain, fixing system bugs and vulnerabilities, then this computer system will definitely become riddled with holes within a month. What about everyone's network security and data security then?

This was a fatal problem!

It also made them feel that such free things were unreliable. Don't be greedy for small advantages and end up losing your games or other data, with nowhere to cry!

"The problem raised by this reporter is very good. In fact, we had anticipated this problem long ago.

After all, without the support of profits, it is simply impossible to maintain a system operation and maintenance team for a long time, let alone develop new systems.

But we don't necessarily have to charge directly. In this world, in addition to direct charging, there is also indirect charging.

Although making money this way is not as straightforward as direct charging, and getting profits is much more troublesome than direct charging.

However, the profits from indirect charging alone can support the operation and maintenance of the Dawn Computer Operating System, and even support the research and development of new systems."

Hearing Lin Chen's words, the people on the scene immediately showed curious eyes, wondering what Lin Chen meant by indirect charging.

Among them, the Global Daily reporter who had just gotten the chance to ask a question directly asked the doubt in his heart:

"The indirect charging you just mentioned makes me a bit confused. How exactly would it be indirect charging?"

"The so-called indirect charging is mainly through advertising fees."

Hearing Lin Chen's words, the people on the scene were slightly stunned, then suddenly realized, so it was through advertising.

However, very quickly, their hearts tightened again. Shuguang Technology needed to collect advertising fees to earn money to maintain the system operation and maintenance team and develop new systems.

They wondered how many advertisements the Dawn Computer Operating System would have. If there were too many advertisements, it would be too disgusting.

On the other side, Lin Chen slowly spoke amidst the worried gazes of the people:

"Although we need to obtain advertising funds to support the operation and maintenance of our Dawn Computer Operating System, and even allocate a portion of funds to research and develop new operating systems.

But everyone doesn't need to worry that our advertisements will be too many, nor do you need to worry that they will affect your daily experience.

Because we currently only have 5 advertising slots, and these five advertising slots will definitely not make everyone disgusted. (End of this chapter)