Age of Dreams

Linus was silent for a long time, and he woke up when his daughter screamed.

With an apologetic smile at Xiao Qi, Linus skillfully prepared milk powder for her daughter, held the baby in her arms, fed her a large bottle of milk, and patted her on the back again. It wasn't until the full baby burped her milk that she was put back into the cradle.

Xiao Qi is undoubtedly very patient. When Linus was a dad, he didn't say a word.

But it was this invisible pressure that made Linus's state of mind far less peaceful than at first.

"Mr. Xiao." Linus hesitated, "I know you want to use the example of music to illustrate that money and honor are the driving force for social development, and it is the source of technological progress... But I still insist, I By doing so, we are also benefiting mankind and allowing more people to enjoy a beautiful technological life."

Although his words were hesitant, his tone was very firm.

Decades of faith, of course, cannot be changed by Xiao Qi in just a few words.

Xiao Qi's preparation was more than he expected, "Do you know Hua Guo?"

"I know." Linus nodded.

"Do you know that the four major inventions that have affected human civilization: the compass, papermaking, gunpowder and movable type printing were all invented by China?"

"I have also learned specifically that the ancient people of China are really amazing!" Linus exclaimed: "Without a compass, there would be no great sea age; without papermaking, human civilization and experience would not be spread; without gunpowder, we are now We are still living in the age of cold weapons; there is no movable type printing. Books are only treasures that a few people can have... China is indeed one of the four ancient civilizations, and such jaw-dropping inventions can be created!"

"However, the fate of modern China is not good." Xiao Qi laughed. "In ancient China. Inventors like Mr. Torvalds have a very low status, almost no different from beggars. The things they invented, you just use them, you don’t think they are so great at all. On the contrary, they are despised for not doing business, not engaging in production or reading."

"what?!"

"This is the serious evil result of not paying attention to intellectual property rights, which has caused China to lag behind and be beaten for nearly two hundred years. If we can protect and reward these talented inventors in ancient times, let them get a lot of wealth and Respect, there will be more people yearning for their lives, so they will continue to rack their brains to invent new and good things." Xiao Qiping said: "Even if their purpose is only for themselves. But how can we all not because of this." And get the benefit? Mr. Torvalds, can you say that Edison is wrong because of the patent fee for the electric light? If you think he is wrong, why use his product?"

"You...you are arrogant!" Linus was angry. "The two have different meanings. Besides, I just make my own things free, and it doesn't prevent others from making money at all!"

"I'll tell you another famous story in ancient China."

"Stop talking! Anyway, I won't agree to let you charge for it!"

Linus cleanly rejected Xiao Qi's words because he found out. This Chinese teenager was so good at talking, he was a little touched in his heart.

Not that Linus felt that he should make money. Rather, he found in his reflection that the dream of free software that he has always adhered to seems to be a bit too ideal. If everyone makes the software free, not many people are willing to develop software. What can we expect from the progress of the software industry?

With only a rush of blood. But they can't support themselves and their families, I'm afraid many people have not started to work hard before. Will shrink back.

Xiao Qi watched Linus immersed himself in thought, and said in a slow tone: "The ancients in my country often said that by hearing ancient things, they can learn from the experience and lessons. It may not be good for your program development, but for you It’s definitely good to behave in a good manner. Mr. Torvalds, if you think you are right, why are you afraid to listen?"

The good-tempered Linus absolutely didn't know that there was a **** named Tang Seng in the mythology of China, and he would not know another version of Tang Seng by the Star Master. Otherwise, Xiao Qi's fate...cough cough, not much better.

In the end, Linus still couldn't stand Xiao Qi's wordy, and could only silently acquiesce to Xiao Qi's continued speech.

Xiao Qi said loudly: "In a certain slave era in ancient China, a large country was divided into many vassal states. These vassal states often fought with each other, and the captured prisoners would become slaves. One day, a certain small country. A student of a university scholar bought back a captured soldier slave in his country from abroad.

According to the promise of the monarch of the small country at that time, whoever bought back the slaves of his own country would get a reward. This student thought that he was a disciple of a university student and wanted to carry forward the spirit of being high-minded, so he wanted to reject the monarch's reward. And when he went to his teacher to explain the situation, guess what his teacher said? "

Linus thought for a while and said, "I must say that he did it right! He saved people without being greedy for rewards. He is a good boy!"

"Wrong!" Xiao Qi smiled faintly. "The college student scolded his student and said:'You are not short of money, so you don't need the monarch's reward. With your example, others will redeem slaves. , I would be embarrassed to ask the monarch to reward... If you can’t get the rewards and benefits, you have to spend so much strength and money on your own. As time passes, no one is willing to do this good thing. So your current high spirits, It’s just forcing others to stop doing good deeds, and the people living in our country are suffering even more... Give me a hurry to find the monarch for a reward!'"

Linus was stunned~www.wuxiaspot.com~ but he turned to think about this story again, but felt that it contained a lot of truth.

Linus had never heard of this kind of story that was contrary to his own beliefs, and would not feel it deeply.

But after hearing the stories of records, inventions, and slaves that are different in three categories, but the same result by different routes, he couldn't help but wonder if what he insisted was right.

Seeing his immersed thoughts, Xiao Qi smiled in his heart: In terms of foreigners' storytelling, compared to Chinese people, it's not just one or two blocks away.

"Mr. Torvalds, I know I can't convince you now, please think about it, I'll visit again tomorrow!"

Although there were signs of initial success in persuasion, Xiao Qi knew not to press too hard.

Relying on time to slowly wear and debate with him a few times, Linus will naturally follow the ideas that he designed for him. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (m) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)