I want them all!

Chapter 48 I want them all!

That night, at Steve Wozniak's home.

The bright moonlight streamed through the window, blending with the warm orange incandescent light, like a thin veil or even wisps of smoke.

At the desk beside the bed, Ethan Jones sat hunched over, holding a pen but not writing furiously.

The scribbled scribbles on the paper in front of him were a reflection of his chaotic thoughts, but the circled words were the desires in his heart.

As for what he wrote?

There are actually only three words.

electronic Games, Apple inc., 6502.

After discovering that he had traveled through time, Ethan Jones made a simple plan for his future.

Initially, he wanted to quickly accumulate wealth through the video game industry, and then use the money he earned to make some value investments, thereby achieving the financial freedom that everyone desires.

Later, while promoting "Snake Game," he met Steve Jobs, and after that fact, Ethan Jones admitted that his mind was filled with nothing but apples.

There's no way around it; Apple is simply the fastest path to success in this era.

As a pioneer in the era of personal computers, Apple was the first company to reap the benefits of that era.

Although Microsoft was founded earlier than Apple, they couldn't even see Apple's taillights.

Since its inception in 1976, Steve Jobs took Apple to the Nasdaq in just four years, creating four billionaires. Such speed is unparalleled in any industry.

Ethan admits that he had considered working in the computer industry, but when the tide of history was upon him, he couldn't resist investing in Steve Jobs. After reaching a deal with Atari for "Snake Game," he immediately paid Jobs $1,000 and spent a month accompanying him on a trip to nearly ten states when Steve Jobs was looking to make money.

To be honest, Ethan had also wondered if his investment was a bit irrational.

Because if he really managed to get Evelyn to work in computers, then he and Steve Jobs would be rivals.

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But when that chubby kid Woz said, "My dad shed blood for America! My dad was wounded for America! My dad has already endured all the hardships I'm supposed to suffer in my life..." Ethan felt that his investment was absolutely worthwhile!

In American society, a strong and powerful leg is more important than anything else!

He built his own computer and then challenged Wozniak?

This guy must be out of his mind!

Even if he had Evelyn apply for Stanford's startup grant, Lockheed's brand was clearly more effective in this day and age!

Ethan is just that kind of ordinary person. If he can gain the biggest and safest benefits with the least cost, he will naturally throw himself into it without hesitation. Now, Apple is right in front of him, but at the same time, the counter-era Kingsoft has also appeared.

Wow~

What kind of incredible luck is this?

Perhaps because he had too many memories from his past life, Ethan didn't actually think of MOS 6502, an item hidden behind media publicity but integrated into the lives of millions of people, when he was making life plans.

But now that it has appeared, how can I not take advantage of it to live up to my identity as a transmigrator?

Ethan would never consider investing in MOS, because he had already researched MOS over the past few days. This company, founded in 1969, deals in semiconductors for electronic calculators. It was because of its business dealings with HP that Wozniak, an HP employee, was able to obtain their contact information directly.

The company is currently valued at $1200 million. Even if Ethan copied ten video games, he still couldn't afford this thing in a short time. But what about licensing? Production licensing? Modification licensing?

This shouldn't cost much, right?

He has over 200,000 dollars at his disposal, and the rest can be financed by mortgaging the agency agreement between Snake Game and Atari. If that's still not enough, he'll have to ask Thomas Jensen, his loving uncle, for sponsorship.

As for why MOS won't grant the license?

That is impossible!

In Ethan's memory, during a class in his previous life, the old professor had mentioned the reason for MOS 6502's longevity.

"Because their developers truly kept their promise and licensed the 6502 chip to multiple companies for production, even though it would harm their own interests. But often, the difference between great people and famous people is just a matter of a single thought."

Ethan didn't aspire to be a great man; he was content as long as he could live a happy life.

And now...

If Ethan can acquire the MOS 6502 before it becomes famous, that would be the happiest thing for him!

"Damn it, let's drink this!"

Ethan slammed his fist on the table.

"Since this thing can be used to make computers and game consoles, we absolutely cannot let it slip away!"

"Even if we can't produce it now, we have to get it! Because this thing will be useful no matter what!"

Once this thought took hold of Ethan Jones's mind, the next morning at the breakfast table he asked Wozniak for MOS's contact information, a question that piqued Wozniak's curiosity.

"Ethan, what do you need MOS Corporation's contact information for?"

The chubby boy blinked and asked doubtfully, "Are you going to make a personal computer too?"

This question made Jobs look up. "Ethan," he said, "if you want a personal computer too, why don't you just have Stephen make one for you?" He then turned to Wozniak, "Is that alright?"

"Of course, no problem! We're friends!"

Woz nodded and said, "Ethan, if you want, I'll open another circuit board tonight."

"I can make one for you in three to five days at most."

"Oh, thank you." Ethan Jones smiled at their kindness.

"I would be very happy if I could." He accepted the gifts from the two of them quite naturally.

But at the same time, he also gave the reasons he had already prepared.

"However, I want MOS's contact information because I am very interested in their chip, the MOS 6502."

"As you all probably know, video games were born on computers. The reason why arcade machines appeared was because computers were so expensive. So Nolan Bushnell used the most basic physics to mimic the effects of games on computers, which brought video games to the market."

"Through his efforts, the cost of the circuit board for an electronic arcade machine was around $150, which was much cheaper than the Intel 8080 and Motorola 6800, which cost $360 each."

"It is precisely because of this price difference that the electronic arcade industry is profitable."

"But what about now?"

"The MOS 6502 only costs forty-two dollars?"

"This price will be a devastating blow to Nolan Bushnell's circuit board arcade machines!"

"When the price of a central microprocessor is only one-third of that of a circuit board for gaming components..."

"The entire arcade industry is about to undergo a massive transformation!"

"Therefore, I wanted to seize the initiative before the change came."

"I need the MOS 6502 chip and to obtain its license."

"Because I believe this chip will definitely change the world."

Ethan was honest with him.

When Wozniak and Jobs were able to confidently present Apple's design blueprints to him, Ethan was no longer willing to hide anything about his search for the chip. Besides, wouldn't others notice if he didn't say anything?

Wozniak has said many times that the 6502 will be a good product.

If this second-generation driver is willing to help...

Ethan believed that many things could be resolved.

His words drew an exclamation from Wozniak: "Oh, Ethan, that's a really unique way of thinking!"

Will the MOS 6502 have a huge impact on the video game industry?

"Hmm...that's something I hadn't considered!"

"I was just thinking, if computers become more widespread, will people be able to play games on them?"

"But now that you mention it..."

In just a few seconds, Steve Wozniak understood Ethan's idea.

He also agreed with Ethan's concerns, saying, "Well, Ethan, I think you have a point."

"If the production volume of MOS 6502 can really meet market demand, it will definitely have an impact on various industries."

"Oh~ thank you for understanding~" Ethan smiled and nodded, saying, "So..."

"Okay, okay, I understand, I understand."

Before Ethan could finish speaking, Woz had already stood up.

He went into the room and searched around for a while. In less than a few minutes, he came out with a business card.

"Give."

"Just call him and give him my name."

"You have two months to negotiate the contract because they won't officially launch the product until mid-September. They'll be coming to San Francisco for the electronics show then."

At this point, Woz paused suddenly, thought for two seconds, and then the chubby guy added, "However, I don't think you'll need that much time. Just be sincere when you call later. I think... if you're sincere enough, they'll give you the license at a very low price."

"As for the reason..."

"Brother, you'll understand after you talk to them."

Note: ①MOS licensed the 6502 chip to many companies, including the military-industrial company Rockwell; RB's Ricoh; Taiwan's UMC; WDC, the inventor of the 6502; and Synertek, a small company spun off from Fairchild Semiconductor engineers. They were allowed to modify it freely.

P.S. Sharing isn't something that only exists in the internet age. Every global transformation involves these same people voluntarily giving up their own interests. Whether it's alternating current or computers, the patent holders simply believe it will benefit humanity. Of course, in the end, it's the capitalists who profit.

(End of this chapter)