Chapter 184 CQCQ

Lin Hong has always been the character of doing what he wants to do. On the night of getting the communication protocol, he made the prototype of the software. He named it "CQCQ" from the called term "CQ" in the radio station. And according to the rules of software version control, he locates the current version V0.01.

Of course, the function was very simple at the beginning, and only point-to-point communication can be carried out. This kind of software is more useful in the local area network, because the number of computers in the local area network is generally limited. As long as all possible IPs are searched (usually pinged), if you find that there is a computer online So I tried to send a message to connect. Once there is a response, it means that the same software is also launched on the computer.

However, for the whole Internet, this function is a little difficult to do. You have to know the IP address of the other party, otherwise there are so many IPs in the world, scanning them in order. I don't know how long it will take to scan to find a computer that is also online and running the same software.

However, the next day, when Lin Hong told Arthur and Matthew the news with great interest, they were not very interested in it.

"That Xaric is good, and the function can also meet our needs. There is no need to develop another one, right?" Matthew Ma.

"Well, I also don't think it's necessary to develop it separately." Arthur also thinks that the software is easier to use.

"This..." Lin Hong was full of enthusiasm as if he was suddenly poured from head to foot by a basin of cold water. "There is no such software under DOS, right? I usually can't contact you online.

"Why don't you buy another Apple computer?" Matthew suggested.

"..." Lin Hong was speechless, "Isn't it necessary? That one is quite good, and I think IBM-Pс compatible machines are becoming more and more popular now, which is the trend in the future.

Lin Hong is no longer a computer rookie, and he also has a certain understanding of the computer industry.

Although Apple continues to launch computers with more powerful functions and cooler interfaces, because of its conservative closure strategy, the original personal computer hegemony is gradually being shaken by other companies, especially after the rise of the 80386 series of PCs, Apple computers have almost completely lost. The original mainstream position has turned into a niche computer.

Lin Hong also learned that Wozniak, Apple's former main technician, had faded out of Apple at this time and started his own company, because he did not agree with Apple's too closed and conservative strategy. IN ESSENTIALLY, HE IS A HACKER WHO LIKES TO OPEN AND TOSS MACHINES, JUST LIKE THE APPLE-II HE DESIGNED. HE HAS PREPARED UP TO EIGHT EXPANSION SLOTS FOR HACKERS, AND THE CHASSIS IS ALSO SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO BE OPENED AT WILL.

However, the later APPLE-III and the latest dell'inta system have removed all the original open functions. Jobs does not allow users to modify the computers designed by Apple casually, and he is not compatible with the most popular IBM-Pс compatible machine, hardware and software. Yes, this has caused Apple to compete in the field of personal PCs and other companies to lose their advantages.

This is understandable. After all, on the one hand, there are major computer software and hardware alliances, including IBM, Microsoft, Compaq, HP, Dell and other giants, and on the other hand, there is only Apple.

Seeing that Lin Hong was worried about not being able to communicate with everyone, Arthur proposed a solution.

"BBS itself integrates such a similar function. I'll install that function later so that we can chat internally through TELNET."

"This...okay."

Lin Hong's interest is a little low. After all, what he has done cannot be recognized by others, which is already a very depressing thing.

However, he is a little reluctant to let Lin Hong give up the development of this software. After all, this is his first network-based software in his true sense, and he also ambitiously told the author of the IRC protocol that he wants to develop such a software, not only cross-platform, but also more than now. These popular chat software are easier to use and more powerful.

After returning home at night, Lin Hong did not go to the Internet to find others to try his simple version. After thinking about it, he called Felix.

Phyliz originally took a bubble bath in the bathroom, and her mobile phone was placed next to the bathtub. When she saw the mobile phone ringing, she looked back and suddenly saw that it was Lin Hong calling. She immediately stood up directly, and then immediately connected the phone.

"Hey, Uncle Stone?"

She was very happy when she received a phone call from Uncle Stone. A few days ago, she took the initiative to call Lin Hong. She called for more than half an hour. When she took a shower, she put the phone aside, just wanted to continue to make a phone call with Uncle Stone, but she didn't expect that he would take the initiative to call today.

"Hello, Phylise, are you free?"

"Of course there is!" Phylise quickly said, "I just finished taking a shower... Ah!"

While talking, she suddenly sneezed and quickly lay down again.

"What's wrong with you? Do you catch a cold?"

"No, it's just that my nose is a little itchy. Go on, I'm listening."

"Well...do you have a computer in your room?"

"Yes! I have a notebook. What's wrong?

"If it's convenient for you, can you help me test a software?"

“......”

"Hey, Phylce, are you still there?"

"Well, yes, give me five minutes, and I'll call you in five minutes!"

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Due to the cracking of the calculator, the SAM Association soon became famous in the United States. Although many technical associations or groups later announced that they had also found other ways to crack the calculator and successfully cracked it, in the technical circle, everyone usually only ranked first, if you are the second or The third place will not get much attention at all.

Moreover, those associations or organizations can't realize the powerful wireless transmission function of the SAM Association at all. After trying, many associations have gradually given up the idea of fighting with the SAM Association, and the technicians interested in calculators in their organizations have thrown into the arms of SAM, every day SAM Association BBS is soaked in BBS, sharing its own creation, and also enjoying the results of other people's contributions.

Since the SAM Association basically did not recruit members in Latin schools and usually does not hold any activities at all, in everyone's eyes, the SAM Association is the most mysterious, but its influence has not decreased as a result. Instead, it gradually increases with the number of games or software that can run on the calculator. It is growing.

SAM Association's fundraising and sponsorship program are progressing very smoothly. In addition, the students of Latin School are very generous to it, but other places who enjoy the convenience of calculator cracking have also donated to the SAM Association.

In the first week of the fund-raising plan, they had already recovered the funds advanced to the association and had a slight surplus.

At this time, Matthew suspended the fundraising plan and began to go to the business district to find a sponsor. His plan is to add the sponsoring company's LOGO advertisement to the latest cracking program, so that the cracked calculator will have an advertising display time of one to three seconds after starting.

At the beginning of this plan, Lin Hong and Arthur expressed different opinions. They believe that this may bring a bad experience to users and may be strongly resisted and opposed by everyone.

But in the end, the investigation collected by Matthew from BBS showed that although there were people who opposed this matter, there were very few, only a few people. And these people also understood this after the SAM Association issued an announcement explaining the specific reasons.

After all, the SAM Association is a non-profit community organization. To maintain it, it must have a certain source of income. Since there is no fundraising, it is understandable to find sponsorship, which is very common in the United States.

Many communities on campus usually raise funds by looking for sponsorship. For example, magazines want to print magazines and have no funds. They usually go to some sponsors and promise to place certain advertisements in it in return. And merchants are also very happy. Compared with the cost of advertising in newspapers, TV or outdoor media, the sponsorship fee is only a dime, and it can often get a good advertising effect.

Matthew's ability to sponsor is obviously extraordinary, and he has raised $10,000 for sponsorship for the first time he went out.

There are two sponsors, one is a Coca-Cola company, which provides a sponsorship fee of 3,000 US dollars.

The other company is Apple. After hearing Matthew's propaganda speech, the supervisor in charge of receiving Matthew immediately found someone to understand the situation. As a result, his subordinates gave a very high evaluation to the SAM Association, so he took a supervisor to write Matthew a check for $7,000 directly, and only asked for When the display is turned on, the Apple LOGO should be displayed before the Coca-Cola company, and it takes a little longer than theirs.

Finally, Matthew's plan is that there are a total of three seconds of advertising time, Apple's LOGO shows two seconds, and Coca-Cola shows one second.

Therefore, under Matthew's strong suggestion, Lin Hong, who was busy improving the instant messaging software, temporarily put down his work and began to develop a cracking upgrade program.

Since it is an upgrade program, it is natural to have new functions, but in the simple system of calculator, it is not easy to make more tricks.

And knowing that there will be advertisements in the latest upgrade program, it also makes everyone feel that it is more worthwhile to enjoy new functions than to see advertisements.

So, how can we reach this level?

So, that night, seven members of the SAM Association held an online meeting. Considering that several members (mainly Lin Hong) did not use Apple computers, Arthur rushed to install the group chat function on BBS during the day, so Lin Hong, the online meeting of the SAM Association I have the opportunity to participate on my own computer.