OT: Driving a car just got more dangerous

Brian Densmore DensmoreB at ctbsonline.com
Wed Nov 26 15:39:10 CST 2003


So where is the ctrl-alt-del key sequence for a car?
We might need one soon.

http://news.com.com/2100-1008_3-5111932.html?tag=nefd_lede
'Microsoft revs its automotive engines.'
The software maker has persuaded a number of carmakers to use its slimmed-down Windows CE operating 
system to power a variety of in-car electronics, from navigation systems to music players to 
information devices. BMW, in particular, has gravitated to Microsoft systems, although the company 
has announced wins with Honda, Volvo and others as well.

So where are the embedded Linux people now that we really need them?
[see how I brought this on-topic] ;)

 Brian

Windows 95 - A 
32 bit extension to a 
16 bit shell for a
 8 bit operating system designed for
 4 bit computers by a
 2 bit company that can't stand
 1 bit of competition. 




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