Chapter 117: Optimization

The Army Ant System R&D Department was mainly responsible for the development of computer systems. The founders were Old Luo, Wang Sijia, and others.

The Army Ant mobile operating system was independent of major foundational systems like Windows, UNIX, and UNIX-like systems, and had a unique architecture. Therefore, Old Luo, Wang Sijia, and others did not want to miss this great opportunity to develop another independent computer operating system.

This matter was also approved by Zhao Min.

They based the development of the Army Ant Computer Operating System on the Army Ant smartphone operating system.

Over a hundred software experts from the R&D department participated. After several months of research, they made some progress. It was only today that the computer operating system could run stably.

“We developed a general computer operating system based on the Army Ant System. Currently, it can run stably on computers. There are still some flaws, and we are continuously improving it.”

Old Luo led Chen Mo to a computer. The computer’s desktop displayed the logo of the Legion Ant Company.

Chen Mo checked the computer system, then stopped and looked at Old Luo. “Organize the source code and upload it to the database. I will help you with improving the computer operating system.”

“Okay.” Old Luo immediately had someone upload the source code.

The Chairman rarely interfered with their research. This time, his offer to help was unexpected. He did not doubt Chen Mo’s ability, as Chen Mo had independently developed the Army Ant System.

“Next, focus your efforts on developing the PC application ecosystem. Leave the optimization to me.” After instructing Old Luo and Wang Sijia, Chen Mo called Zhao Min and headed toward his office area.

“Ink Girl, bring two cups of tea,” Chen Mo said as soon as he entered the office area.

“Okay, Brother Mo.”

As soon as the two sat down on the sofa, the robot brought a cup of tea and placed it in front of them.

“Technology really changes life,” Zhao Min said, glancing at the robot. This robot was definitely a good thing.

“I just remembered something else. I’ll send you a list. Have someone purchase ten sets of components. I need to assemble a few more robots,” Chen Mo said.

Currently, there was only one robot, and another was being assembled in the laboratory. He needed more robots. In the future, he would only need to organize the materials on the computer and let Ink Girl control the robots to complete those products. The efficiency would be unimaginable.

“Can the robots be mass-produced?” Zhao Min asked in surprise.

“Don’t think too far ahead. Planes still need to be tested and improved one by one. Robots definitely need to be developed step by step. Tell me your thoughts on the development of the PC market business.” Chen Mo brought the topic back to the main point.

Hearing this, Zhao Min straightened up and became serious. “For the PC market, we mainly target the enterprise PC market…”

The Umbrella Company changed direction and squeezed value from the Android platform to prepare for the Chrome OS ecosystem and open up the enterprise PC market. For them, the enterprise PC market meant a continuous stream of cash.

In the general consumer market, Microsoft’s Windows had already formed a monopoly. Users were already accustomed to it, and the ecosystem did not support others. Entering the consumer market would be a tough road.

Therefore, targeting the enterprise office market could bring them greater profits.

She had already had someone conduct a survey. The enterprise office market had lower competition. Microsoft had already provided enough practical examples in this market, making it highly feasible.

In this specialized technical field, as long as they developed unique and more convenient cutting-edge technology, plenty of enterprises would be willing to pay.

They had a series of office software like Ant Office and the most advanced smart voice assistant technology. As long as they developed a PC version of the smart voice assistant to improve office efficiency, they would have enough users.

This market was much easier than fighting for a share in the smartphone market. Moreover, their smartphone market was already established, allowing future integration with the mobile market ecosystem.

After listening to Zhao Min’s thoughts, Chen Mo fell into thought. After a while, he nodded.

“I can develop the PC smart assistant. Is the product already being designed?” Chen Mo asked.

He could have Ink Girl handle the product design, but he would not do that.

Ink Girl’s existence could not be revealed for now.

Even President Putin believed that the leader in the field of artificial intelligence would become the ruler of the world.

If Ink Girl’s existence were exposed, it would not just be trouble. Major countries, capital giants, ambitious individuals, and conspirators from around the world would focus their attention on him. He and even his family would likely be in danger within a day.

“Product design started as soon as the project was approved,” Zhao Min said.

“Leave this project to you.”

Chen Mo was not very interested in computer systems to begin with. There were many computer operating systems currently, but Windows had already dominated the ecosystem, almost forming a monopoly.

Moreover, current computer applications were developed around Windows. Ordinary operating systems had no chance of survival.

Changing users’ habits in a short time was absolutely impossible. However, since the computer operating system had been successfully developed, the enterprise office market was a good choice.

“Then I’ll make the arrangements,” Zhao Min said.

“One more thing. The construction progress of the company headquarters needs to be accelerated. Spending more money is fine. The limitations here are too great, and many things cannot be done,” Chen Mo said.

With the Science and Technology Library, money was just a cold number to him. What he lacked most now was time.

“Okay, I will notify the project manager.”

After Zhao Min left, Chen Mo returned to his desk. “Ink Girl, pull up the source code of the computer system they developed.”

“Retrieval successful.” Soon, Ink Girl’s voice sounded.

Chen Mo began reading the source code. After going through all the code, he walked to the sofa and lay down. After entering the Science and Technology Library, Chen Mo opened the dark red book.

In the past, someone would call him from behind, but this time, no one did. The vast library felt a bit empty.

Eight books floated in mid-air, emitting a faint glow. These were the tasks for his stage as a Technology Apprentice. As long as he completed these eight books, he could advance to the third stage. He did not yet know what was inside.

Confirming that Elder Shu would not appear, Chen Mo sighed and collected his thoughts. Thinking of the computer system’s source code, he tapped the dark red book with his finger.

As soon as his action stopped, a huge light screen descended from the books.

Source code, like ants, continuously listed out on the light screen. Soon, all the source code was displayed.

“Optimize,” Chen Mo said. In the past, Elder Shu optimized for him. This time, it was his turn, and it felt a bit strange.

As soon as he spoke, the source code began to change. It took a while before it stopped. A complete computer system appeared on the light screen.

“Share technology,” Chen Mo said.

As soon as he spoke, the light screen split into two. One turned into points of light and entered Chen Mo’s head. The other shrank into a book and flew deep into the Science and Technology Library.

“No reward?”

A sentence appeared in Chen Mo’s mind, and he quickly understood. This computer system was developed from the Army Ant System, and its core architecture still came from the technology he obtained from the Science and Technology Library.

Even if shared, he could only receive a random Novice-level reward, and he could already freely access Novice-level technologies.

After exiting the Science and Technology Library, Chen Mo sat back in his office chair. “Ink Girl, optimize the computer system as I say.”