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At the press conference, everyone was stunned.

Although we're not the most professional, we know that different chips correspond to different programs. Apple computer programs can't be installed on Windows machines. Now, this Loongson computer can actually be compatible with other programs?

"Our Loongson processor uses a reduced instruction set architecture. We have designed 178 binary translation extension instructions. Of course, ordinary users don't need to worry about these. When running x86 programs, these instructions will work automatically. Programmers don't need to worry about them either, as the compiler will solve all the problems."

What does this mean? If the software design team doesn't want to go through all the trouble, they can simply compile the program once, without making any changes to the source code, and it will be compatible with Loongson computers!

"Does this code conversion compiler infringe on Intel's patents?"

Among journalists, there are always those who lean towards the West and those who harbor ill intentions; Mr. Ni was already mentally prepared for this.

"We went through all the patent clauses and couldn't find any legal provision that our approach infringed on any patents. We're using our own architecture and instruction set, and it's just an improvement made to ensure compatibility with other architectures. We believe that this approach will greatly promote the convergence of computer technologies..."

We are doing a good deed and should be encouraged!

"Of course, if some countries amend their laws to prohibit this kind of operation, we can also cut off the compiler and only run our own programs. This design is for the convenience of our competitors. In fact, we have a wealth of software of our own and do not need to be compatible with other products at all..."

It was already mid-98, but how many households in the country still had computers? The famous Win98 had only been released in English; the Chinese version was still a long way off. At that time, most users were still using DOS, and there was a wide variety of word processing software available, with CCED reportedly being the most widely used.

In short, users are not yet used to the Wintel combination, nor are they used to the window interface; whoever they use first will be the one they choose!

"Alright, next, we'll be showcasing the Loongson-1 chip. Now, please welcome Mr. Zhang from SMIC to come up here!"

The most crucial step: showcasing the chip!

Next, the reporters' attention turned to the chips. On the stage, there was a table covered with a red silk cloth, and that should be the processor!

Zhang Rujin walked onto the stage, excitedly tearing off the red silk cloth to reveal a square glass box containing a brand-new processor that gleamed under the lights.

Click, click!

The camera kept taking precious photos. Zhang Rujin took out the processor tray from behind the glass box and placed it in front of Mr. Ni.

Mr. Ni had already put on white gloves and then raised the chip. This chip, numbered 000...1, represents the future of the Eastern chip industry!

"Everyone, this is our Loongson-1!"

The front of Loongson-1 was revealed to the public. Through the magnification of the camera lens, the Chinese characters "Loongson-1" could be clearly seen printed on it, with a string of codes below.

This is indeed a processor made in the East!

"Why didn't you use a ceramic enclosure? Is this metal casing for easier installation of heat sinks?"

"Our chip has a power consumption of only 0.5 watts, so it doesn't need a heat sink. This metal casing is to dissipate the small amount of heat inside. Ceramic packaging technology is outdated and not suitable for this kind of very large-scale integrated circuit..."

"When can your processor be assembled into a computer?"

This question has hit the nail on the head again!

Mr. Ni looked at the special guests sitting in the first row: "Now, please welcome Mr. Chen and Mr. Wang from VIA Technologies to the stage!"

VIA Technologies sent people too?

The reporters had taken enough shots of the processor and now turned their cameras to the two people who walked onto the stage.

It really is VIA Technologies!

Wang Xue walked to the microphone, her face beaming: "First of all, on behalf of VIA Technologies, I would like to congratulate Loongson Technology, SMIC, and Laiyang Technology on their tremendous achievements! We Easterners have finally been able to make world-class chips!"

After the applause subsided, Wang Xue continued, "Our company, VIA Technologies, has accumulated a wealth of experience in motherboard chipset manufacturing and possesses numerous bus and protocol patents. Therefore, we have decided to develop a motherboard chipset to complement the Loongson-1 chip, helping it take off!"

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The phone call was expensive, but for L, it was nothing compared to the fact that he could receive the audio directly from the scene.

But at this moment... Liu Zhonglie was completely petrified!

The fact that Loongson can directly translate x86 instructions in binary mode is already incredibly advanced. As for the issue of patent infringement, since Mr. Ni said that on the podium, there is currently no law that can stop this kind of loophole-exploiting behavior unless the law is amended!

However, given the nature of the two major parties in the United States, it takes time to enact laws, and if they do it too blatantly, they will be criticized!

Originally, they were hoping to delay things by using the chipset, but unexpectedly... VIA Technologies joined in! Loongson Technology lacked both the technology and experience, but VIA Technologies is definitely a powerful company!

Surprisingly, all the problems were solved! As for the software... Mr. Ni said from the very beginning that he had already started planning the software!

"Impossible, impossible! VIA Technologies is based in Taiwan, why would they help Loongson!"

Durant's expression was complicated: "I should have thought of this a long time ago. Their powerful alliance with VIA could really challenge Intel's dominance!"

Liu Zhonglie didn't understand, but Durant did! VIA's general manager, Chen Wen, was previously an Intel employee. He left to start his own company in order to develop the Chinese chip industry.

It's no surprise they support it now!

In this way, Loongson computers can be launched on the market very soon!

"Damn it, even so, their computers can't compare to Intel's. The clock speed is too low! It's only 100 MHz, which is the level of a 486, while we already have Pentium 2 processors!"

Liu Zhonglie was still unwilling to give up.

In later generations, processor performance will be more than sufficient. Anyone with even a basic understanding of computers will invest their money in graphics cards, and a regular processor will suffice.

In this day and age, the speed of a computer depends entirely on the processor! The clock speed of Loongson-1 is still too low, lagging behind Intel by at least five years!

Currently, Intel's flagship Pentium 2 processors can reach a clock speed of 350 MHz! They've also released the low-end Celeron series, with the first Celeron 266 being incredibly powerful. Users often overclock it to 450 MHz!

So don't worry, as long as you compare the performance, users can make the right choice!

Just then, Chen Wen's voice came through the phone.

"Considering that the processing performance of Loongson-1 still has some gaps, we plan to primarily promote dual-CPU motherboards..."