The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 278 Exporting computers is urgent!

As soon as these words were spoken, the other experts in the room couldn't help but laugh and make jokes.

"I just said a few simple sentences and didn't expect it to cause such a big commotion." Li Mu smiled bitterly and shook his head.

Wang Shoujue laughed and said, "Haha, you are so famous that you don't even realize it. Not to mention that it's only been a month since you won the award, even if it's another 1 or years, you will definitely be popular when you give a lecture!"

"After all, who knows what big prize you might win then!"

"That's right, maybe when we go to listen to your lecture, Consultant Li, we will have to fight for seats!" said an old expert with a smile.

Hearing this, Li Mu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and quickly said, "Not really, not really. Well, let's talk business. How is the development of the network switch going?"

"We have basically achieved success. We were just about to tell you that we will start developing the router right away." Wang Shoujue said.

Li Mu smiled and said, "That's great. According to the progress, I think we will be able to develop the second-generation supercomputer within three months!"

The router part is relatively simple.

Its main functions are to connect to external networks, assign IP addresses, achieve network security, interconnect and isolate networks, and select lines for information transmission.

But the Internet is just getting started now, so there is no need to set too high standards.

Of course, just because the requirements are not high does not mean there are no technical difficulties.

Wang Shoujue heard Li Mu's estimate, smiled and said: "Three months won't be enough, it seems we have to work harder."

"What are you waiting for? Let's start!" Li Mu laughed.

Afterwards, everyone quickly entered into research mode.

If we want to make a router that can meet the high-speed data transmission needs of the second-generation supercomputers, we need to find a way to improve the performance of the router.

To achieve this, we need to think of a solution on the router's firmware and hardware.

Router firmware is software that is embedded in a hardware device and controls the basic functions and operations of the device. It is usually stored in non-volatile memory such as flash memory or ROM.

But now they don't have the conditions to do so and can only make do with static random access memory.

The core of the hardware is mainly the CPU, memory and interface, among which the CPU is responsible for executing the routing protocol and exchanging information with other routers...

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Busy until noon.

Li Mu, together with Wang Shoujue and experts and professors from the network group, basically completed the theoretical framework for router development. The next step was to require them to carry out experiments.

Come to the dining hall.

While eating, Wang Shoujue teased Li Mu for being lazy and always leaving the "hard work" to them.

"That's not right." Li Mu smiled as he ate his meal, "We divide the work and cooperate, each doing our own job."

"Of course, if you think I'm being lazy, then fine, I'll apply to Director Wu later and live in the institute today. I won't leave until we have built the second-generation supercomputer!"

Hearing this, Wang Shoujue quickly waved his hand and said, "That's not necessary. We'll be more assured if you have a good rest. It won't be a problem for us if you're away for a day or two, but if you get sick, it won't be a matter of just one or two days."

"It's not that easy to get sick." Li Mu smiled bitterly and shook his head, feeling helpless that he would never be able to get rid of the label of "frail and sickly" for the rest of his life.

While we were chatting, there was suddenly a sound of hurried footsteps outside the cafeteria.

It's rare to see someone running around like this in the police station.

Li Mu turned around and looked at the three young researchers who walked in, and was stunned.

Liu De, Wang Fuxing and Zhang Wang, aren’t these three from the CAD R&D team?

Before he could react, three people also noticed him, walked up to him quickly, and said, "Advisor Li, CAD has been developed successfully!"

"Successful?" Li Mu stopped eating, stood up and looked at the three people, his eyes full of surprise.

Although I had heard about the great progress in CAD research and development not long ago, I did not expect it to be so fast.

He immediately said, "Come on, let's go and take a look."

"Okay, Consultant Li, you go with them first, and I will go and inform Director Wu." Liu De glanced at Wang Shoujue and said.

Li Mu thought about it and said, "Then let's go together. It won't do if you, a hero, are not here at this time."

As he said that, he took Liu De and others to find Wu Youxiang.

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outside the office.

Li Mu knocked on the door twice, "Dong Dong~" and without waiting for a response, he pushed the door open and walked in.

Wu Wangxiang, who was processing documents, was also startled when he saw so many people coming in together. He quickly asked, "What big thing happened? Why are you all coming here together?"

"Let them tell you." Li Mu smiled and pushed Liu De, Wang Fuxing and Zhang Wang, who were trying to shrink back, forward.

It was the first time for the three young men to face such a big scene, and their hearts almost jumped out of their chests.

After a while, Liu Decai took a deep breath under Li Mu's encouraging gaze and said, "Director, we have completed the research and development of CAD!"

"Good, good, very good, well done!" Wu Youxiang had already guessed a little at this time, but he was still surprised when he got the confirmation.

Several software development projects such as CAD, CAT, CAM, CAE, etc. have been started for several months, occupying a considerable amount of manpower, material and financial resources.

To be honest, if Li Mu had not objected, these four software development projects would have to be stopped when the decision was made to research the second-generation supercomputer.

Liu De and his companions were praised by Wu Youxiang, and they couldn't help showing a bit of pride on their faces, but they still hurriedly said: "We are just following the plan set by Consultant Li. It's all his credit!"

Hearing what they said, Wu Youxiang, Wang Shoujue, and the old experts and professors who came over to watch the fun in the room couldn't help but laugh.

Wu Youxiang smiled and joked: "It seems that this will become a tradition of our Semiconductor Research Institute to show off Li Mu's contribution first!"

Everyone burst into laughter when they heard this.

This is really true. Every time a project is successful, this step is inevitable.

It was originally owned by the old people in their research institute, and now it seems to be "passed on from generation to generation."

"Whoever's credit deserves it, it's his credit. There's no need to mention me every time." Li Mu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He was just being modest before, but now that he has the status, there is no need to do so.

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Everyone in the room laughed for a while and encouraged Liu De and his companions.

Then, Wu Youxiang looked at Li Mu again and said, "I will go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to report this achievement later, but up to now, I still don't know exactly what computer-aided design is. Can you tell me more about it?"

"No problem, but I'm afraid you may not understand it just by talking about it. It just so happens that I also want to go and see the results. Come on, I'll explain and demonstrate to you." After Li Mu finished speaking, he made a gesture of invitation.

So, a large group of people rushed to the CAD R&D laboratory.

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Arriving at the place, Li Mu signaled Liu De and his companions to come forward and open the CAD software.

According to his plan, the current CAD is only a basic version with only two functions: two-dimensional drawing and design.

But don't underestimate these two functions.

After the software was launched, Li Mu introduced: "In CAD, designers can use computers to create two-dimensional graphics and drawings, which greatly improves the drawing speed and modification flexibility, while reducing the possibility of errors and duplication of work."

As he spoke, he personally started to draw a simple blueprint for instant noodle production. The whole drawing process was completed in just ten minutes.

This is certainly due to the fact that he drew it, but CAD also played an important role.

Looking at the electronic drawings on the Type 01 computer screen, everyone in the room was greatly surprised even though they had expected it.

Wu Youxiang couldn't help but sigh: "With this CAD, the speed of our country's industrial construction tasks will definitely be greatly improved!"

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After carefully understanding the functions and practical applications of CAD.

Wu is expected to leave the institute soon and go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to report his findings.

After listening to the report, Guo Mo was also surprised and exclaimed: "Great! With this CAD, the speed of the country's industrial construction can be greatly improved!"

"Li Mu is really indispensable in the semiconductor industry. In addition, those young people have done a great job, and they should all be praised!"

He was very happy.

The function of this two-dimensional drawing, on a small scale, can be used to draw various civilian machinery and equipment blueprints like Li Mu did; on a large scale, it can also be used to draw design drawings of military weapons such as navy, army, and air force.

"It's a pity that the production of Type 02 computers is still insufficient, otherwise I would like to install one in every research institute across the country!" Guo Mo said with a hint of regret.

Since the Type 02 computer was produced, it has always had the problem of insufficient production capacity.

Upon hearing this, Wu Youxiang said:
"President Guo, what you said reminded me of this. When I came here, Li Mu told me that now is the time!"

"Our production line for the Type 01 computer is already mature, the Type 02 computer has also been put into production, and the Type 03 computer is also under development!"

"It is urgent to export computers and promote the healthy development of the entire computer industry!"

His voice was so sonorous and powerful that Guo Mo was shocked.

Since the Type 02 computer went into production, the company did consider selling the Type 01 computer.

But after much discussion, there is still no result.

The reason is actually the same problem - reluctance.

Just like Big Brother is worried that we will steal the equipment and technology when he provides them to us, the leaders above have the same worry now.

The computing power of 100w per second is about 5 times that of M Emperor, and it is even more advanced than its big brother.

Having finally gained this advantage, the higher-ups are really reluctant to give it up so quickly.

After listening to this, Guo Mo stood up and paced around the room for a long time before saying, "Okay, I will report this matter. The higher-ups will probably also seriously consider his opinion."

"But you still have to prepare him. Selling computers, even if it's just a Model 01, is no small matter. We will definitely need a meeting to discuss it."

He was in favor of selling 01-line computers.

However, he couldn't guarantee whether the higher-ups would agree to it.

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Over here, in the CAD R&D group.

Li Mu still did not leave, but asked someone to help him get the Dahongpao tea from his office and made a cup for everyone who stayed.

Holding the tea he brewed himself, Liu De and the other two were flattered.

"Please sit down anywhere. I just want to talk to you about the subsequent research and development direction of CAD." Li Mu smiled and pressed the three people who were a little uneasy into their seats in the small conference room.

Wang Shoujue next to him watched the scene with a smile.

After the three of them were done, Li Mu continued, "I'm a little curious, do you have any ideas of your own?"

"Don't worry, it's okay if you say something wrong, just speak up."

He said so, but after Liu De and the other two heard it, their backs straightened unconsciously, and their sitting postures became straighter than each other.

"How about you, Director Wang, take the lead?" Li Mu looked at Wang Shoujue who was leisurely sitting aside.

The latter looked at him with a look of confusion, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Actually, I think that since we can draw in two dimensions now, we will definitely be able to draw in three dimensions in the future. What do you think?"

He knew that Li Mu was trying to train new people, so he stopped there.

He didn't say too much, which would make Liu De and the other three feel embarrassed to speak, but he also served as a starting point for discussion.

Sure enough, following this line of thought, Liu De quickly said, "Yes, I also think that 3D has more advantages than 2D in terms of design efficiency and accuracy."

"However, the technical requirements for three-dimensional drawing should be higher, and the time and cost should also be greater." Wang Fuxing, who was standing aside, saw Liu De taking the lead and followed suit.

The remaining Zhang Wang quickly joined the discussion.

Li Mu watched their discussion from the side, occasionally interjecting a few words to guide them towards the right direction.

The advantages of three-dimensional drawing over two-dimensional drawing are very obvious, and it has obvious advantages in realism, expressiveness, design efficiency and accuracy.

But the disadvantages are also very direct: the production cost and technical requirements are relatively high, and the scope of application is limited.

Judging from the current level of computer development, this scope of application will probably be further narrowed, and it will only have the opportunity to be applied in a few key research projects at the national level.

Wang Shoujue concluded: “Three-dimensional drawing can be studied, but it cannot be the main research direction.”

"That's right." Li Mu applauded in agreement.

Seeing this, Wang Shoujue said speechlessly: "You can't do that. We have been discussing for a long time and you have only said a few words. Tell us what you think."

"Then let me say a few words." Li Mu thought about it and felt that it would not be enough to just make a three-dimensional drawing. He said:
“In fact, we can also study functions such as automatic generation of design standard components, design verification, design simulation without physical prototypes, and automatic design of assembly parts.”

"Oh, tell me in detail." Wang Shoujue's eyes lit up slightly. He knew that Li Mu was hiding something and didn't take it out.

Liu De and the other two standing nearby also had expectant looks in their eyes.

This is an opportunity to receive personal guidance from the famous Consultant Li!
Li Mu smiled and continued, "In fact, you can tell from the name that there are four things to achieve in the automatic generation of design standard components."

“The first is parametric automatic drawing, the second is automatic identification and extraction of drawing information, the third is the reuse of design components, and the fourth is automatic standardization of blocks.”

"Let's first talk about what parametric automatic drawing is. It's actually very simple. It is to quickly modify and adjust the graphics by changing the values ​​of different parameters in the CAD software..."

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(End of this chapter)