Chapter 354 Like a Work of Art Lu Shan smiled and displayed the new Zemeng operating system interface on the big screen. The focus of the entire press conference was instantly gathered in the center of the screen. In the screen, the desktop of Zemeng operating system slowly unfolds. Different from the traditional Windows operating system, Zemeng's desktop is extremely simple and bright. There are no densely packed "My Computer", "Control Panel", "Taskbar" and other icons. Instead, there are several large and intuitive icons neatly arranged in the center of the screen. The icons are modern and feature a flat design. They are "Office Documents", "Audio and Video Entertainment", "Browser Information", "Game Center", etc. All the icons are simple and clear in shape, with gentle colors and perfect matching, allowing people to clearly identify their functions at a glance. The most eye-catching thing is still the small water drop-shaped icon in the lower right corner - COCO Assistant. The water drop design is simple and elegant, and the blue gradient color gives people a refreshing and smart feeling. "As you can see, this is the new desktop design of the Zemeng operating system."
Lu Shan explained as he demonstrated, "There are no complicated layers, no cumbersome operations like traditional desktops. Everything is simple and clear, giving users the most intuitive experience." The audience was silent, and everyone stared at the screen with bated breath, as if they were appreciating a work of art. Some people whispered, "This interface is so clean! It's completely different from the previous systems." "Yes, those numerous icons on the Windows desktop make people dizzy. Ze Meng's is simply a breath of fresh air." “And the icon design is so comfortable. The flat style looks simple and elegant, and the color combination is also very comfortable.” Some viewers picked up their phones and started taking photos frantically to record this new interface design. Some people couldn't help but post it on social media, which instantly attracted countless netizens to watch. Lu Shan continued the operation and clicked on the "Office Document" icon. The entire interface immediately switched to a minimalist file management system. Folders and documents are arranged clearly at a glance, and even the font design is very modern, clear and bright, without any clutter. "Although Zemeng's operating system retains the traditional desktop approach, we have removed unnecessary complex designs as much as possible to make the interface cleaner. As you can see, all functions can be accessed directly through simple icons without the need for complex hierarchies and cumbersome settings," Lu Shan explained. The audience nodded one after another. Some people couldn't help but exclaimed: "This is completely different from the Windows we usually use! In the past, when I turned on the computer, the whole screen was full of icons, and it took a long time to find a file. Now this interface is so clear at a glance!" "Yes, this design is not only beautiful, but also very practical, especially suitable for daily office and use." Lu Shan lightly clicked on the audio and video entertainment icon again, and the interface immediately switched to a video player interface with the same simple design. Functions such as video, music, and pictures are clearly arranged on the screen, and each icon is grand without losing details. "Our design philosophy is that users don't need to get lost in the menu just to find a function. Each function is intuitively presented to you. Whether you want to work, entertain, or play games, all operations only require simple clicks." Lu Shan explained calmly and confidently. On the big screen, the interface of Zemeng operating system was still displayed quietly. The biggest difference from the traditional Windows system is that there are no cluttered icons on the desktop. Instead, there are several large, minimalist icons representing functions such as "office documents", "audio and video entertainment", "browser information", and "game center". The icon design is flat and the colors are gentle, giving people a simple and refreshing feeling.
No extra details, everything is concise and to the point. What is even more eye-catching is that the office document item does not separate Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applications into separate icons like the Windows system, but instead groups them into one large category. Many viewers began to whisper after seeing this. "Does this mean that we don't have to open different applications one by one in the future?" some viewers speculated in a low voice. "That should be the case. From the demonstration just now, it seems that all office operations can be done under this 'Office Document' icon." “Maybe COCO Assistant can help directly open and operate various files.” “It’s so simple that we don’t even need to do it manually.” These speculations caused a lot of discussion among the audience. Everyone was amazed at the simple design of the Zemeng system and curious about the future operating logic. Compared with the traditional Windows system, Ze Meng's method of summarizing into major categories seems bold but extremely subversive. At this time, Yang Qing, who was standing not far away, had a somewhat stiff expression on his face. He crossed his arms across his chest, seemingly calm on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil. I thought Lu Shan's press conference was just a small event, but I didn't expect that the design concept of Zemeng operating system was so advanced, more than one level higher than Lianxiang's existing technical ideas. Fang Jianguo also frowned, with a serious look in his eyes. And Lu Shan on the stage was calm and composed. After he stood still, he swept his eyes around the audience, then smiled and said slowly: "Everyone, you have just seen some basic functions of the Zemeng operating system. Whether it is office, audio and video entertainment, or games, we have adopted the simplest and most intuitive method to reduce unnecessary operation steps." He paused, turned to look at the big screen, and lightly swiped his finger in the air. The different function icons on the desktop lit up one by one, drawing an elegant trajectory. "You may have noticed that Zemeng's design does not list each software separately, such as office documents. We don't divide Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. into so many categories like Windows." Lu Shan turned to face the audience and said calmly, "We believe that users don't need to know which specific app they opened. You just need to tell the system what you want to do. The rest is done by COCO Assistant." The discussions in the audience gradually died down, and the audience stared at the big screen intently. Lu Shan opened the office document again, and COCO Assistant responded quickly, popping up a simple dialog box. “For example, if I want to make a financial report,” Lu Shan said softly, “you just need to tell COCO Assistant, ‘help me make a financial report,’ and it will automatically select the most suitable tool and complete the task automatically according to your needs.” After that, he typed a command to COCO Assistant: "Use the existing data to prepare an annual financial report." Lu Shan handed the electronic versions of various financial documents in his hand to COCO assistant. COCO Assistant executed quickly, and a few seconds later, a perfect financial report was immediately displayed on the screen, with neat tables, clear data, and automatically generated charts. "As you can see, from now on you don't need to know whether you are using Excel or Word. COCO Assistant will automatically select the most suitable tool based on your needs." Lu Shan spread his hands lightly, as if he was saying something that was a matter of course. The audience burst into exclamations again. At the Xinlang Technology Forum, a senior technology reporter quickly tapped on the keyboard and wrote a comment: "Zemeng operating system breaks the user's dependence on traditional office software by integrating tools and automating operations. COCO Assistant can almost replace anyone's manual work. Such a simple and efficient design may subvert the existing operating system landscape." At this time, Fang Jianguo of Microsoft was no longer simply anxious. As he watched Lu Shan's demonstration, he knew that Ze Meng's design concept was already at the forefront of the market. If Microsoft does not respond in time, its market share in Xiaguo may be greatly threatened.
He whispered to the assistant beside him: "We must launch a new strategy as soon as possible." Lu Shan on the stage continued his demonstration. He clicked a few times casually and switched to the audio and video entertainment interface. The whole process was extremely smooth, and all the icons and interfaces responded quickly to his easy operating instructions without any delay. "All the functions you have just seen are based on one concept, which is to make the operation more intuitive and more intelligent." "And today's topic is the Zemeng operating system." Lu Shan stood on the stage with a firm look in his eyes and a powerful tone: "We want users to say goodbye to those complicated system settings and layers of operation steps, and truly enjoy a seamless and simple digital experience. Zemeng operating system was born for this purpose." As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of warm applause from the audience. The audience was obviously completely impressed by the simple design and intelligent operation of the Zemeng operating system. Many people took out their mobile phones to take pictures and record this crucial moment. The press conference was filled with an exciting atmosphere. Several reporters sitting in the front row quickly typed on their keyboards, busy writing down on-site reports. "The Zemeng operating system has finally made its official debut, breaking the shackles of traditional operating systems!" "Lu Shan is well prepared indeed. This is a technological release that will completely overturn the existing operating system!" Similar words were jumping on the reporters' laptop screens. The discussion area of Xinlang Technology Forum exploded instantly: "It's really an operating system. Ze Meng is going to directly compete with Windows this time!" “This operation is simply amazing. No need to worry about which app to use, COCO Assistant can handle it all!” "Is Microsoft going to be terrified? Once this system comes out, the market will definitely change." On the other side of the meeting room, Yang Qing and Fang Jianguo both looked unhappy. Yang Qing continued to look at the big screen, but his expression had become very ugly. Fang Jianguo's face became even gloomier. He has always been confident in Microsoft's market dominance, but now he has to face the reality. The simplicity and intelligence of Zemeng's operating system far exceeded his imagination, and this system was clearly the biggest competitor to Windows. He turned and whispered to his assistant, "Find a way to get all the information about Zemeng's operating system, including the information they developed previously. Oh, and start with COCO Assistant." At this time, Lu Shan on the stage still maintained a calm smile. He continued: "Next, let me talk about COCO Assistant." He gently tapped the COCO Assistant icon, the water drop-shaped logo on the screen flashed slightly, and then the smart interface popped up. Lu Shan looked around the audience and continued, "You may all know that COCO Assistant was released earlier. It was originally developed based on the Windows system and is specifically designed to simplify cumbersome operations for users. However, during the use process, we encountered many obstacles that were difficult to overcome." He paused, and a humorous smile appeared on his lips, as if he was a little helpless: "The first problem is that COCO Assistant cannot obtain the lowest level permissions of Windows. This leads to a very embarrassing situation - when associating different applications, COCO Assistant is often restricted and cannot give full play to its intelligent advantages." Lu Shan paused for a moment, looked around, and said casually, "Of course we understand that this may have caused some large companies to feel... well, troubled. Therefore, some companies have not been willing to give us enough technical support. For example, we have been fighting for the genuine license of Windows, but we have not been able to solve it." At this point, there were bursts of laughter from the audience, and many viewers already understood who Lu Shan was referring to.
Everyone knew that Lu Shan was talking about Microsoft. After all, the development of COCO Assistant has always been restricted by Microsoft, and it is unable to obtain the underlying permissions of the Windows system, which has led to the limitations of its functions. "Hahaha, isn't this talking about Microsoft?" an audience member said in a low voice with a laugh. "Microsoft does not give him the low-level permissions. It seems that COCO Assistant has been strangled." Another audience member nodded. Fang Jianguo's face turned even darker. He knew that Lu Shan was making a sarcastic remark about Microsoft's business strategy. He clenched his fists involuntarily, feeling angry and helpless. Lu Shan didn't mention anyone directly, but every word hit home. Seeing the audience's reaction, Lu Shan smiled even more. He shrugged and continued, "So, based on these reasons, we decided to make a system ourselves, a system that can really bring out the full power of COCO Assistant." "Zemeng operating system was created to solve these problems." Lu Shan's voice suddenly became deep and powerful. "I want to remind everyone that a country's operating system is like the 'food' of the computer world. If we don't control our own operating system, it means that the 'food' of the network world is in the hands of others. In this case, aren't we afraid of being blocked, starving, or beaten?" These words made the atmosphere in the audience suddenly become much more serious, and many people fell into deep thought. "Yes, the operating system is like food. If it is in the hands of others, the supply may be cut off at any time." "I haven't thought about this problem before. Lu Shan is right. If we develop our own system, we don't have to worry about being stuck." Lu Shan looked around the room and continued, "Our Zemeng operating system is not just a technological product. It is an operating system that is truly tailored for this market based on the usage habits and needs of Xiaguo users. Its existence is not only to give users a better experience, but also to protect our autonomy in the computer world." Applause broke out again, and many viewers felt resonated with Lu Shan's words. “We no longer have to rely on someone else’s operating system!” "This is the path we should take. We should develop and master it ourselves." On the other hand, Yang Qing, who was standing aside, had a growing look of uneasiness in his eyes. As the head of Lianxiang, he has always relied on cooperation with major international manufacturers, especially deep binding with Windows. Now, the emergence of Zemeng operating system seems to have broken this dependence at once, and he can no longer see the future market pattern. (End of this chapter)