Chapter 1,123 Africa’s Troubles

Lin Feng has absolute confidence in this contract. In today's era when computer prices remain high, a computer with a monitor of US$99 is absolutely cheap. Although they are second-hand computers, when they arrive in South Africa, Lin Feng will

Replace the shell and make it brand new, so there won't be any problems. Of course, it will still be marked as "second-hand" on the contract. However, the South African government can tell all people who enjoy the benefits,

This is a brand new computer. The government imported it from abroad at a high price in order to improve the quality of national education.

Lin Feng believes that if such words are spoken, the prestige of the South African government in the hearts of the people will only be higher. The driving force behind this incident is the "Father of the Founding" of South Africa. It can be said that Mandela's status in the hearts of the South African people will also increase.

A rising tide lifts all boats. You must know that for people like Mandela, money and power are sometimes not that important. What is really important is reputation. If it can be remembered forever, it will be enough to make them smile and have no regrets in this life.

Unexpectedly, what surprised Lin Feng was that after reading it, Mandela actually shook his head. Yes, he actually shook his head.

"Mandela, sir, what do you mean..." Lin Feng was a little nervous.

Mandela thought for a moment.

"Mr. Lin, to be honest, your plan is very exciting. If it can run perfectly, South Africa's education level will definitely reach a higher level in the future. But there are many problems in it. If these problems are not solved, I am afraid that both of us will not be able to

Make such a deal," Mandela said slowly.

"Mr. Mandela, what's the problem?" Lin Feng asked with concern.

You know, South Africa's second-hand computer plan this time is related to Lin Feng's future plans. In Lin Feng's plan, all "second-hand computers" sold to Africa will be pre-installed with a simplified version of the "Second World" "Linux" system

, and in 18 months, when "Microsoft's" "vista" system encounters a miserable market sales, the entire Africa will be replaced with a complete "linux" system. At that time, starting from Africa, and then sweeping the world,

Let "Linux" in the "second world" become the second largest operating system in the world. In the future, it will become the best operating system in the world and the operating system with the highest market share.

But now, Mandela shook his head, which hit Lin Feng's confidence.

"Mr. Lin, this is it. First of all, our country does not have that much money to buy so many computers. Although a computer only costs 99 US dollars, if we want most villages in Africa to use computers and enjoy distance education, we must at least buy

5 million units. That’s US$495 million. Considering South Africa’s current national strength, spending an additional US$495 million to purchase computers is a bit too extravagant. You know, most people in South Africa are still facing hunger and

Cold!" Mandela exclaimed.

495 million US dollars, it is so difficult for a country as big as South Africa to come up with it. Thinking about the young man opposite me, who is worth tens of billions of dollars, it is not a problem to come up with hundreds of millions of dollars. You know, just last summer, Lin

Feng spent 438 million US dollars for his Tottenham Hotspur club. This kind of world of rich people is really difficult for Mandela to understand.

If this money is used on the poor people in Africa, I don’t know how many people can be fed and clothed.

"Mr. Mandela, this problem is easy to solve. It can be guaranteed by your country's 'Standard Bank of South Africa', and the South African government can repay it in installments. After all, for a country, education is crucial. As long as the people have

With knowledge, you can change your own destiny and the destiny of the entire country." Lin Fengxiao said.

Mandela couldn't help but nod when he heard this. Indeed, knowledge changes destiny, and good education is enough to bring about earth-shaking changes in a country. Of course, Mandela was quite dumbfounded about Lin Feng's so-called "South Africa Standard Bank" guarantee plan.

.

As the largest shareholder of "Standard Bank of South Africa", Lin Feng, this matter is related to the fate of South Africa. It can be said that "Standard Bank of South Africa" ​​will definitely agree with such a plan. If it provides guarantee, that is not a problem at all.

"Mr. Lin, to solve this first problem, there is also a second problem. The education level in South Africa is very low. For most people, let alone using computers, they have never read anything. I want to know,

How do Mr. Lin intend to let the people of our country use your computer?" Mandela said.

Lin Feng already had a solution to this problem.

"Mr. Mandela, this question is very simple. First of all, these computers will be installed with the simplest and most fool-proof operating system launched by our company for the people of South Africa. I can guarantee that anyone who can read can use it.

." Lin Feng said, patting his chest.

Lin Feng plans to install the simplest "Linux" system on these computers. It does not need to be all-inclusive or loaded with software, as long as it can use some of the simplest and most basic functions - surfing the Internet, watching movies, studying and playing games.

As long as the operation interface is simple enough and fool-proof, it will be fine. Such an operating system has no difficulty at all for Linus and others.

Mandela smiled when he heard this, but it was a bitter smile.

"Sorry, Mr. Lin, most of our people don't know how to read!" Mandela said helplessly.

Lin Feng was stunned when he heard this. This... this... was a bit beyond Lin Feng's expectation. However, Lin Feng was not a mortal. When he was shocked, he slapped his forehead hard.

"Haha, Mr. Mandela, this is not a problem at all. Don't you know how to read? I can definitely make the operating systems of these computers more stupid, and let the interface be represented by images. As long as you can understand the images,

There is absolutely no problem." Lin Feng said.

Without waiting for Mandela to express his opinion, Lin Feng continued.

"Mr. Mandela, have you heard of the 'hole-in-the-wall computer'?" Lin Feng asked with a smile.

"Hole-in-the-wall computer"? This is the first time Mandela has heard of this new term.

"Haha, Mr. Mandela, you should have heard of India. You should know that India is a country with a huge gap between rich and poor." Lin Feng asked with a smile.

Mandela nodded. Indeed, although India's GDP is much higher than that of Africa, in fact, there are many slums in India, and the life in these slums is not much better than in Africa, and some are even worse.

"In the slums of India, a kind of 'hole-in-the-wall computer' is now popular, which is to install a computer in a 'hole in the wall' with only a mouse outside. All children can use the mouse to control the computer." Lin Feng

Speaking of this, I sighed, "Mr. Mandela, do you know what those children who can't read a word can do with this computer?"

Mandela shook his head. He was full of curiosity about what Lin Feng said.

"Although these children are illiterate and have never been exposed to computers, with only a mouse, they can browse the Internet, look at various information (mainly pictures), and even play desktop games for a while. This drives children

What makes them achieve this is just their curiosity. Curiosity about new things." Lin Feng sighed.

"Children in India can do it, and I believe that many people in South Africa who are eager to learn knowledge can also do it." Lin Feng quickly opened the notebook he carried with him, logged into the Internet, and called up relevant pictures.

Mandela looked at it and sighed. These things were not something Mandela could understand before. In his mind, he thought that if you want to operate a computer, you need a period of training. But facts speak louder than words. It turns out that

If you want to use a computer, you don't need a professional or even any training, as long as you have curiosity.

"Mr. Mandela, do you still think the people in your country can't operate computers?" Lin Feng said with a smile.

Mandela smiled and shook his head.

"Mr. Lin, there is another point, and the most important point. Although South Africa is the richest country in Africa, it still has the most fatal problem like all Africa - lack of electricity. In Africa, most countries lack electricity.

The same is true for electricity in our country. Our country's existing power stations can only guarantee the smooth flow of electricity in major cities. As for surrounding cities, large areas of power are cut off every week. As for those villages, almost all of them still use kerosene lamps.

How can you use a computer if you don't even have electricity?" Mandela said helplessly.

Mandela didn't care about the $495 million. He believed that the South African government could come up with the funds. But the problem was, how to use these high technologies without even electricity! The lack of electricity is also a major problem that plagues the development of South Africa, including the entire Africa.

important issues.

Electricity, without electricity, there would be no high technology!

Lin Feng was a little stupid when he heard this. This was definitely Lin Feng's mistake. You must know that shortcomings are normal in Africa. However, Lin Feng has never been to Africa. Some of the countries he visited are developed countries. For Lin Feng,

Generally speaking, the concept of power outage has not existed for a long, long time. Occasional power outages are also due to maintenance, not lack of power. But now, Lin Feng is actually facing the problem of lack of power. This really makes Lin Feng a little surprised and a little helpless!

"Mr. Mandela, this..." Lin Feng didn't know what to say.

Mandela also saw Lin Feng's embarrassment.

"Mr. Lin, your proposal is good. But without solving the power outage problem, I cannot persuade the government to sign this contract. If Mr. Lin can find a way to solve this problem, I will be very happy to help Mr. Lin negotiate with the South African government."

Communication. After all, our government also very much hopes to improve the education level of the people." Manderan sighed.

The problem of electricity has troubled South Africa for a long time, but has not been solved. Mandela also hoped that Lin Feng, a miracle man, could help South Africa solve this problem.

With many worries on his mind, Lin Feng said goodbye to Mandela temporarily.
Chapter completed!