William White operates as a capitalist, and being labeled as "selfless" doesn't fit the capitalist narrative. Counterfeiting his products is strictly forbidden.
The toll collection behavior can be irritating, and the monopoly on patents has faced numerous challenges.
Patent issues in the U.S. pose significant challenges. While White Software is not Xerox, which is more of a laboratory product, production authorization is essential.
Even if they are considered micro studio products, having a product means acquiring production authorization. Apple, in particular, is jealous, especially regarding the profitable adapter cards.
Facing accusations of patent hooliganism, William White doesn't engage, essentially challenging others to develop it themselves.
"Boss, should we increase development efforts? They might not easily compromise."
"Tom, our stance is clear; the number of shares we get will determine our commitment."
"Meaning, we'll produce it anyway?"
"Of course. Jobs may not understand, but Makura does. He's a competent manager, but he's overly focused on interests."
As expected, Apple's shareholders are in disagreement; their valuation is much higher than before, and nobody wants to sell shares.
"Makura, are these software products really that important? Can't we find other companies to develop them? What about the guys in Houston? Ask them?" suggests a Wall Street elite.
Makura, however, patiently explains. White's hardware and software capabilities are strong, with no significant competition in office software and computer databases.
Apple's founders ignore skeptical voices, highlighting the importance of monopoly in their success.
"Tom, I need at least two million dollars in shares. If they suggest a share exchange, we'll provide the corresponding amount in the A round at the end of the year."
"I understand, boss. I'll talk to them tomorrow."
William White can't afford to wait, heading back to Los Angeles. Editing has just begun, and there's much to be done.
The IT world is still in turmoil, especially with the chaos in personal PCs. The challenging Bill Gates adds to the complexity.
Bill Gates' friend Paul seems to have life figured out, selling shares when needed. Bill Gates, despite his success, faces dilemmas and challenges.
Returning to Los Angeles, Joe God isn't pleased. He and Tom have a tough relationship, each capable of spitting harsh words at the other.
Apple's bureaucratic processes take time. Waiting for them might take a month, and William White can't afford to wait.
William White's editing speed is impressive. The first cut is done in days, followed by meticulous work. Time is sufficient.
After a few days of struggle, some on Wall Street finally understand that if Apple's stock is bullish, White Software will be in a worse situation. Their profitability won't be significantly impacted, even if their IPO is some distance away.
"Are we a group of fools? If Apple's stock is bullish, White Software's situation will be even worse. Even if their IPO is not imminent, it won't affect their profitability much."
William White has no time to wait for their opinions and heads straight to Los Angeles. There's much to be done, and time is of the essence.
The Lisa project is still facing resistance from Apple's shareholders, who are unwilling to sell their shares. Despite the tension, William White expects them to grant him some shares. His request seems reasonable.
"Tom, I need at least two million dollars in shares. If they propose a share exchange, we'll provide the corresponding amount in the A round at the end of the year."
"I understand, boss. I'll talk to them tomorrow."
William White has no time to wait; he's heading back to Los Angeles. His editing work is underway, and there's much to be done.
The IT world is still in chaos, with personal PCs causing headaches. The challenging Bill Gates adds to the complexity.
Bill Gates' friend Paul seems to have life figured out, selling shares when needed. Bill Gates, despite his success, faces dilemmas and challenges.
Returning to Los Angeles, Joe God isn't pleased. He and Tom have a tough relationship, each capable of spitting harsh words at the other.
Apple's bureaucratic processes take time. Waiting for them might take a month, and William White can't afford to wait.
William White's editing speed is impressive. The first cut is done in days, followed by meticulous work. Time is sufficient.
After a few days of struggle, some on Wall Street finally understand that if Apple's stock is bullish, White Software will be in a worse situation. Their profitability won't be significantly impacted, even if their IPO is some distance away.
"Are we a group of fools? If Apple's stock is bullish, White Software's situation will be even worse. Even if their IPO is not imminent, it won't affect their profitability much."
William White has no time to wait for their opinions and heads straight to Los Angeles. There's much to be done, and time is of the essence.
The Lisa project is still facing resistance from Apple's shareholders, who are unwilling to sell their shares. Despite the tension, William White expects them to grant him some shares. His request seems reasonable.
"Tom, I need at least two million dollars in shares. If they propose a share exchange, we'll provide the corresponding amount in the A round at the end of the year."
"I understand, boss. I'll talk to them tomorrow."
William White has no time to wait; he's heading back to Los Angeles. His editing work is underway, and there's much to be done.