Rebirth 2008: I Can Make Money Reading

Chapter 404 When the AD comes out, the peers are unlucky

April 2, 2013.

Xinghai Group, headquarters base.

A podium for the media reception was temporarily set up in front of the gate of Xinghai Building. Today is the new product launch of the 3D drawing software AD.

Last night, Mu Yang posted an announcement on Weibo: "Xinghai Group's self-developed 3D drawing software AD is on the market. I think its response speed, functions, and intelligence have reached the world's top level. Interested peers can download and use it. The download opening time is 12:00 on April 2.

As a reminder, the free trial period is one month;

It can be downloaded directly on the AD website, or linked to the AD website from the AD column of the Xinghai Group official website. For specific fees and related precautions, please refer to the detailed rules of the AD website. "

If it weren't for the human-brain conversion device and supercomputer, it would be extremely difficult for him to do such a large workload by himself. It took him a long time to be able to open it by himself.

After the software was made, Mu Yang publicized it on Weibo, without spending money on advertising at all.

With 100 to 200 million Weibo fans, the publicity is very strong. Various media reprinted Mu Yang’s Weibo content. Netizens who don’t understand AD are also curious about what kind of software this is. what game?"

This time, many netizens replied, "This is a drawing game, very fun."

"What you said above is right. Children can develop their imagination and creativity after learning it. Mu Yang became smart by playing this kind of drawing game when he was a child."

"Well, it's quite normal for children to find it difficult at the beginning. After all, it requires a relatively high IQ. Parents can also learn if they are interested."

The comments are true or false. Some netizens obviously know what 3D drawing software is, and they just join in the fun anyway, deliberately misleading public opinion.

Some unconscionable editors write blindly, and write AD as "a drawing game that can be played", "highly intelligent game AD", "a game that becomes smarter", "a game that develops intelligence", "a game played by hundreds of millions of people, Mu Yang is also playing ".

It quickly became hot news. Some game websites know how to transfer traffic. The title of the promotion is "a game played by hundreds of millions of people, and mathematicians are also playing it". Yang is not playing, this kind of publicity is purely hot news, without naming names, it is hard to say that it is an infringement.

Of course, some netizens only know what software it is and where it is a shit game after seeing the introduction of AD software.

But there are also many netizens who are curious. The size of the AD installation package is 0.99G, which is not small.

In fact, this installation package is less than 1G, which is considered very small. Generally, the installation package of CAD software is several hundred M, and the larger one is a few G. If it is a 3D software, it is generally more than 1G.

It’s just that it’s currently showing that it’s not available for download, and the download development time will be until 12:00 on April 2nd.

The AD website is a website created by Mu Yang in a hurry. The company lets the company rent the server temporarily. Once there are too many people browsing, it will get stuck if it is not done properly.

He didn't put the AD download address on the company's official website, because he was afraid that too many people would download the software, causing the official website to freeze.

The time soon came to ten o'clock in the morning, and the AD product launch officially began.

There are probably dozens of media reporters here today, as well as professional software media. Every time Xinghai Group releases a new product, or Mu Yang holds a media conference, something big happens.

Mu Yang posted on Weibo last night. Mu Yang only talked about 3D software, and there are not many profiles on the AD website. Mu Yang plans to ask employees to add it after the media conference is over.

Today is Mu Yang's media conference alone. These reporters probably don't know about 3D software, and Mu Yang didn't elaborate.

"Today I invite friends from the media to come over, of course not to reminisce about the past, the topic is the release of the industrial software 3D drawing software AD.

The software AD is independently developed by Xinghai Group. It is different from any 3D drawing software on the market. Of course, there are many similarities. Friends who have learned other 3D software will quickly get started with AD. Learning AD is very easy. There are two Mode can choose, beginner and professional mode. "

There is an LCD monitor on the rostrum, which has been connected to the computer. Mu Yang first opened the video promotional film, and then simply operated the AD software to let the reporters on the scene understand better.

Open the AD software, and the AD interface will appear in just two seconds. Two modes will pop up to choose from.

Mu Yang clicked on "Beginner Mode", the interface is very simple and easy to understand, he continued:

"Xinghai Group develops industrial software AD mainly because they don't want to rely on others. Industrial software is also the weakness of our country. Its importance can be said that it is the soul of industry and is indispensable."

Mu Yang occasionally glanced at the dozens of reporters in the audience, as well as the hundreds of employees who came to observe. Seeing them listening quietly, he continued to say while operating:

"Then, how is Xinghai Group's AD more advanced than the 3D software on the market?

First, under the same computer configuration, the AD startup speed is faster. With the current mainstream desktop models, the software opening speed is about 3 seconds!

Note that it is 3 seconds!

For general 3D software, it takes about 10-20 seconds to open the software. If the computer configuration is poor, it may take a minute or two.

Browsing historical drawings is also faster and can be opened with one click; drawing is smoother, no different from using WORD documents.

If you are drawing a very complicated picture, if the software is not good and the computer configuration is poor, the picture may not be displayed. Xinghai Group has spent a lot of energy and research to solve this problem.

AD responded more quickly because Xinghai Group adopted a more concise logic program. "

"Secondly, AD has many new functions, such as converting 3D to CAD drawings, which is more user-friendly and saves a lot of work in terms of standard size, which is difficult to achieve in other 3D software; of course, we have not yet achieved it. Convert CAD drawings to AD three-dimensional drawings;

Third, the rendering is more realistic and can be automatic by default; the 3D image is automatically filled with light, the modeling is faster, and in terms of intelligence..."

Mu Yang roughly explained the advanced nature of AD. He didn't speak too professionally, and they couldn't understand it. He gave about a dozen advantages, and then talked about the key point, which is the price.

"The 3D software on the market is very expensive for users. A set costs at least 8,000 yuan a year, and imported software costs about two to three thousand dollars.

The set I am talking about here refers to the cost of installing one computer. If you install ten sets, that is ten times the price.

At this price, I looked at everyone's eyes and felt that I was wrong. Is it incredible? It feels more expensive than a computer!

How much is a mid-to-high-end desktop computer, and you can buy it for 8,000 yuan.

And a set of software costs nearly ten thousand yuan a year, and it's only a normal price, isn't it outrageous?

It has to be said that the price of industrial software is so outrageous.

It is very expensive to develop and maintain a set of industrial software, the cost is high, and few people use it, so the price is naturally high.

It is also true that various colleges and universities cannot afford genuine 3D software, which has affected the learning of students who need to learn this kind of industrial software. We often say that we must pay attention to education, but there are many places where we are very helpless.

There are 20 million students in the country. Students majoring in architecture, machinery, etc., I estimate that there should be 2 million students who need to use CAD and 3D software, and other majors will also use industrial software. If universities use genuine industrial software For software, I will conservatively count it as one million computers, and the annual cost will cost about 10 billion yuan!

It is 10 billion yuan per year, and I still estimate it conservatively. To be honest, no one can afford this money.

Of course, the higher-ups are also aware of this situation, and have developed a lot of industrial software for education, but to be honest, of course, they cannot compare with the genuine software on the market.

After using it, I felt that the software I developed was not as easy to use as pirated software, which was embarrassing.

Xinghai Group spent no less than five million yuan on industrial software in the past two years. "

Many media reporters at the scene probably knew this situation, but most media reporters and employees did not know this situation, so they were surprised to hear the price Mu Yang said.

Wow, it turned out to be so expensive!

TMD is more expensive than a computer, no wonder, pirated ones are really delicious.

Mu Yang decided: "Therefore, I decided to authorize the use of AD for free to non-profit educational institutions such as colleges and vocational schools and school students, and to adopt a plan of free use for one month first for users of profit-making enterprises and institutions, and then charge later."

Non-paying members can use it for free for one month, and then decide whether to continue using it after one month; the cost of each computer is 999 yuan per year, or 300 yuan per quarter, or 108 yuan per month, including all modules and plug-ins, no need Pay additional fees. "

"Just to be reminded, this serial number is invalid after it is successfully installed on one computer, and it cannot be used on other computers; some people may ask, if it is accidentally uninstalled, is it not possible to install it on the original computer? ?

This is possible, but there is a limit on the number of times, no more than 3 times; after the annual renewal, there are 3 opportunities to take effect. "

Many of the media reporters in the audience were confused. They didn’t know where the AD was. They only knew that AD was enabled for 3 seconds, and other software required at least 10 seconds. There are many functions that the software on the market does not have. How powerful it is, they don't know.

For example, modeling is faster, and some of them still don't understand what "modeling" is.

But I probably understand that Xinghai Group's AD 3D software is much better than other 3D software;

Best of all, the price is only one-tenth of those software!

Another piece of information is that the Xinghai Group is authorized to use it by educational institutions and students for free. They don't know the meaning of it. They only know that these educational institutions can save a lot of money.

To sum it up in a few words: I don't feel it is clear!

Mu Yang went on to say:

"Customers can directly download the software installation package on the AD official website, purchase the serial number and password;

If it is a school, you need to apply to the AD official website, and service personnel will come to serve you;

Students can get the serial number and password of AD software for free with their student number and ID number.

As a reminder, if the school and students resell the computers with AD software installed, the IP address leaving the school is useless, even if the IP address is changed; the software installed by the students will no longer be free to use after graduation. "

Mu Yang treats educational institutions and enterprises differently. The computers received by students with their student accounts are time-limited, and they can no longer be used for free after graduation. And the school's computers will naturally have staff to provide door-to-door service, but There will be no frequent door-to-door services, and Xinghai Group will also consider personnel costs.

For large companies, they don't look down on this fee, so they might as well pay the money directly.

For freelancers, 1,000 yuan a year is not a lot, but if the software is easy to use and can save time and effort, most people are still willing to spend this money.

Mu Yang is not afraid that others will see through his intentions. After these students graduate, they will be a large consumer group. The problem is that software companies like you are able to open it for free.

Moreover, the annual authorization fee of 999 yuan is not expensive. Not to mention the powerful functions of AD, it is also much cheaper than similar software, and the price is simply incomparable.

Mu Yang didn't think about making money from it either, he could use it if he wanted to, and it didn't matter if he didn't want to.

There must be some people or companies who are greedy for the cheap, and Mu Yang didn't want to completely eliminate theft. It's unnecessary, it's too much effort, as long as he can charge most of the companies.

After Mu Yang finished speaking, it was the media reporter's turn to ask questions.

He only mentioned the price for domestic users just now. Is it the same price for overseas users? A reporter rushed to ask:

"Mr. Mu, how much is the fee for overseas users?"

"Tentatively set at 5,000 dollars a year for a set!"

This quotation surprised all media reporters and employees on the scene.

"Ah! It's so expensive, why is it only 1,000 yuan in China? If you install 100 computers, wouldn't it cost 500,000 dollars?"

"Yes, according to the price of the world's top industrial software market, a set of top 3D software costs two to three thousand dollars, which may not be available, but AD software is worth this price, which is not expensive.

Just use it if you like it, lest they say that Xinghai Group dumps products, I think this is very bad!

Therefore, I respect the laws of other countries and sell them at market prices. "

The media reporters couldn't help laughing at Mu Yang's serious words, which was obviously a differential treatment.

It's just that a set of software costs US$5,000, and it costs a year for a computer, which is more expensive than a computer. Will there be customers who will buy it?

Mu Yang would say: Yes!

As long as the software is good, those big companies are willing to spend this money. Compared with the expensive labor costs, $5,000 a year is nothing.

Another reporter asked: "May I ask Mr. Mu, Xinghai Group spends so much energy on research and development, isn't it afraid that some institutions will crack it?"

"We welcome capable top computer experts to crack it. The Xinghai Group rewards the first organization or expert who can crack it with 100 million yuan, and the second place is 10 million yuan."

As a top hacker and a top computer expert, Mu Yang is not afraid of others being able to crack its software at all.

It has set up many layers of shields for this software. Once the first layer is cracked, the installed software will become useless. You can only spend money to buy and reinstall it. Maybe when you find that you can crack 999 layers, another 999 layers will come.

In fact, it is a super big pit.

If you want to test it, you have to spend money to test it first.

Maybe many self-proclaimed capable masters cracked it for 100 million yuan, and after spending thousands of yuan, they found that they had done useless work and paid tuition for nothing.

Mu Yang doesn't feel ashamed of cheating money that likes to crack other people's software. Besides, it's the same as chess and lottery games on the street.

Even if the computer ability is stronger than him, if the difference is only small, it is very difficult to reason backwards;

What's more, Mu Yang really doesn't believe that anyone is better than him in the computer field.

If there is, a reward of 100 million yuan is nothing. Mu Yang also wants to find this kind of talent and team, and will recruit this talent or team with a high salary, hoping that someone will really crack it.

He just finished speaking, and the 100 million yuan cracking reward was like dropping a big bomb on the lake, causing big waves and shocking all the media reporters on the scene. How confident is that.

Perhaps, this is the biggest news today.

Similarly, the bet between Mu Yang and GM Nathan has not yet been completed, but there is a high probability that Mu Yang will win.

At present, Xinghai Hummer Company has completed the delivery of more than 30,000 Hummer EVs, and there is still a three-month deadline. Hummer Company will try its best to increase production capacity.

Judging from the current feedback from users, Hummer EV is a compliment.

At the same time, the delivery of Mirai 01 and Mirai 02 has already begun. It is amazing to see these two cars on the streets of other cities.

After the press conference, various portals reported Mu Yang's words.

"Mu Yang: If you have the ability to crack it, 100 million yuan is waiting for you! "

"The road to riches of 100 million yuan, as long as you know how to use a computer"

"Xinghai Group Opens Industrial Software to Universities and Students for Free"

"Xinghai Group sells AD cheaply, can 3D software companies survive?" "

Xinghai Group announced AD software, especially for industrial software peers, this is very unfortunate news.

After twelve noon, they first downloaded Xinghai Group's AD software, tried it for free, and found that it was really easy to use, better than any other 3D software on the market, not just a little bit better, but much better. It completely subverts the cognition of industrial software.

After figuring it out, the high-level executives of these industrial software companies hurriedly held a meeting to discuss it. This is related to the fate of the company, and it may be over all at once.

Just a few hours after Xinghai Group’s press conference, two domestic AD software companies protested Xinghai Group’s dumping and market destruction. If Xinghai Group sells every industrial software at a low price, all domestic industrial software companies will go bankrupt .

Other industrial software companies also support these two AD software companies, protesting Xinghai Group's destruction of the market.

They are panicked and helpless. Xinghai Group really wants to set the price like that. If any company is willing to buy their software, the company will definitely go bankrupt.

Netizens of non-industrial software saw the protests of these companies and knew how much the Xinghai Group had affected them.

However, most colleges and universities support the Xinghai Group and thank the Xinghai Group for its generosity and righteousness.

After using AD, the mechanical industry teachers in these colleges and universities feel really amazing, saying that it is very easy to use.

However, many netizens still feel that the price of Xinghai Group's AD is too low, which is a bit inappropriate.

But some netizens said that even if the Xinghai Group priced at 10,000 to 20,000 yuan, those who sell for thousands of yuan, can they be sold?

Xinghai Group's AD software is too advanced, easy to use, and easy to get started. After using it, I don't want to use other 3D software.

One thousand yuan a year. Netizens in the machinery industry said that it is worth the money. Although they have not studied AD thoroughly, they will feel different after using it for a few minutes.

Since 12 o'clock on April 2, the download volume of AD has increased, and the download volume is also displayed on the official website.

Just after the first hour, it shows that the download volume is only one or two thousand.

This is because only a successful download counts.

But by three o'clock in the afternoon, the number of downloads had reached more than 200,000.

There are many netizens who don’t use 3D drawing. They just download it to see what it is. Many fans support it without thinking, and even pay the fee. Those with less money support monthly fees, and those with more money support annual fees. They say they support domestic production. For industrial software, they account for a large part of the payment.

They paid the Xinghai Group, in fact, to support education. After all, the Xinghai Group did not collect money from universities and students.

This was something Mu Yang didn't expect. After three hours, the number of payments was close to 20,000, and the payment rate reached one-tenth, and the fee was more than 10 million, and more and more.

On April 3rd, the industrial software companies protested collectively, and Mu Yang also knew about it.

He posted an announcement on Weibo: "The development of domestic industrial software is more important to the realization of a manufacturing power, this is not game software, it represents a different meaning.

If it is sold at a high price, it will correspondingly increase the cost of customers, increase the cost of products, and reduce the international competitiveness of the manufacturing industry. This is what I don't want to see.

Of course, AD has indeed caused a great impact on the peers. This is a very helpless thing, and I am sorry for it.

How to solve this problem in the future is still under discussion. "

There are not many domestic 3D software companies, just a few companies, and many of them are agency companies.

As for how to solve these protesting companies in the future, Mu Yang has no good solution, acquisition or compensation?

Wouldn't it be detrimental to one's own interests?

Then he is not happy, this is impossible, survival of the fittest, very normal.

Just put it aside, protest and protest.

For the sake of the overall situation, some people's interests must be lost, which is unavoidable.

In the past 24 hours, the number of downloads of AD has reached 2 million, the payment rate has reached one-tenth, and the payment has reached more than 100 million yuan, and the payment rate is getting higher and higher.

Many paying members don't know how to draw pictures at all, and they are pure fans who support the download, increase the number of downloads, and pay money to support Mu Yang. These local tyrants feel that they can't spend much money.

One day later, the growth rate of downloads and payments has slowed down a lot, and the evaluation of AD is very good.