Sun Microsystems自1982年创立以来,在“网络就是计算机”这一卓见的推动下,成为提供Internet和intranet软、硬件及服务的领导厂商,去年销售收入超过70亿美元。二年前,Sun开发了Java这个独立于平台的程序设计语言,正在成为网络计算环境下的一种标准平台,在业界引起巨大的反响。ScottMcNealy先生身兼Sun公司董事长、首席执行官和总裁数项要职,在他的领导下,Sun公司以竞争者和革新家的形象而著称,而McNealy本人作为新观念的制造者,也以善于提出有争议的新观点而备受业界推崇,被视为推翻已成定式的业界秩序、向竞争对手发起挑战的领头人之一。 应中国政府和业界的邀请,Scott McNealy先生于4月23日至4月24日对北京进行了访问,并于24日举行了访华新闻发布会,使我们可以一睹Mc-Nealy的风采,他犀利、明快的应答及幽默、乐观的态度,令在场记者耳目一新。现将其演讲及答记者问要略编录于下,以飨读者。 Sun Microsystems, a leading provider of Internet, intranet software, hardware and services, has generated over $ 7 billion in revenue last year with its “networked as a computer” drive since its founding in 1982. Two years ago, Sun developed Java, a platform-independent programming language, and is emerging as a standard platform for networked computing environments that has generated tremendous repercussions in the industry. Under his leadership, Sun Microsystems is known for its image as a competitor and innovator. Mr. McNealy, who is also a maker of new ideas, is also good at Proposing controversial new points of view, much respected by the industry, is seen as one of the leaders in overthrowing the established industry order and challenging its competitors. At the invitation of the Chinese government and industry, Scott McNealy paid a visit to Beijing from April 23 to April 24 and held a news briefing on the 24th so that we can see Mc-Nealy’s style, His sharp, bright response and humorous, optimistic attitude gave the reporters a fresh look. Now his speech and a reporter asked to be slightly recorded in order to readers.