Have you rebooted your car lately?
Thursday, March 27, 2003 by Ogre66 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I'm sure this might be really cool (http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2003-03-27-car-windows_x.htm), but I'm not sure I want to reboot my car before starting it up 
Reminds me of the old joke about What if you car was built by Mircosoft
Reminds me of the old joke about What if you car was built by Mircosoft
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Cavanaugh
Reply #23 Sunday, March 30, 2003 1:26 PM
Reply #23 Sunday, March 30, 2003 1:26 PM
heh - i know, kona, but it just struck me as funny
kona0197
Reply #24 Sunday, March 30, 2003 5:37 PM
Reply #24 Sunday, March 30, 2003 5:37 PM
What's funny is I am a computer tech turned bicycle tech and I hate windows but I'm using windows.
Splash0453
Reply #25 Monday, March 31, 2003 9:55 AM
Reply #25 Monday, March 31, 2003 9:55 AM
I want a computer in my car, but first, I want a car. But obviously, I need a driving licence first. And to do that, I need to be 17 (UK). And I can't be 17 until I've had my birthday. And to have that, I gotta wait until the 19th of April. And I am impatient!!!! 
paxx
Reply #26 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:17 PM
Reply #26 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:17 PM
If you're so impatient, move the Canada. You could get your licence right now (16 is the age).
spinal
Reply #27 Monday, March 31, 2003 3:49 PM
Reply #27 Monday, March 31, 2003 3:49 PM
i think id set my car up to use linux, reliable ans the such
spinal
Reply #28 Monday, March 31, 2003 4:08 PM
Reply #28 Monday, March 31, 2003 4:08 PM
would you get a 'blue windscreen of death' when you stall?
kona0197
Reply #30 Monday, March 31, 2003 11:25 PM
Reply #30 Monday, March 31, 2003 11:25 PM
You can get a permuit for driving at 14 or 15 here in the US.
Splash0453
Reply #31 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:41 AM
Reply #31 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:41 AM
really? I can't imagine that ever happening in the uk
Weaksid
Reply #32 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 6:09 AM
Reply #32 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 6:09 AM
Here is something to add to this thread and site. I wonder if you can skin your Car's OS then 
Ogre66
Reply #33 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 9:38 AM
Reply #33 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 9:38 AM
Eclet, yes I did read the article and do understand whet telematics is. The article simply struck me as funny. I understand that they are seperate systems. I also understand that it doesn't mean that MS will stop trying to get "Windows" to be used in other functions of the car. This post was largely meant as a humorous post. I am a programmer and deal with the foibles of Windows on a regular basis .
Oh and btw, linux in the car is no better than windows. Now i have to recompile my car before I can start it, no thanks!
Ogre66 notes that ogres have a sense of humour too
.Oh and btw, linux in the car is no better than windows. Now i have to recompile my car before I can start it, no thanks!
Ogre66 notes that ogres have a sense of humour too
Ogre66
Reply #34 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 9:41 AM
Reply #34 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 9:41 AM
Ogre66 notes spelling on the other hand is not a strong point
werewolf
Reply #35 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 11:15 AM
Reply #35 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 11:15 AM
Weaksid: Actually there is a small car in Europe, I think, which comes with user replaceable panels. You *can* change your car
Splash0453
Reply #37 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 9:41 AM
Reply #37 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 9:41 AM
Well, the smart can have it's panels changed
But I think it would be funny to be driving along, poke a nice touch sensitive screen (it would have to be one of them....) and make the look of the car computer totally change. Perhaps we should have CarBlinds???
But I think it would be funny to be driving along, poke a nice touch sensitive screen (it would have to be one of them....) and make the look of the car computer totally change. Perhaps we should have CarBlinds???
Splash0453
Reply #38 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 9:42 AM
Reply #38 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 9:42 AM
BTW, I think the Smart is the small car which werewolf refers to.... http://www.thesmart.co.uk/index.html
spinal
Reply #39 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 3:08 PM
Reply #39 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 3:08 PM
I dont know about car-blinds, sometimes i see blind-drivers!
KarmaGirl
Reply #40 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 3:50 PM
Reply #40 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 3:50 PM
That's that Daimler Chrysler car that gets like 58 mpg, isn't it? I've heard of it. (Hubby works for a company that is owned by and engineers for Daimler Chrysler and Mercedes). It has "accessories" such as body panels. "If you want to buy your smart a new outfit, we will be pleased to exchange your bodypanel set for a new one in a different colour at any smart centre." Sick of your red car? Make it Blue! Must be easy to repair body damage. It only takes the time of an oil change 
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Reply #21 Sunday, March 30, 2003 2:51 AM