First Keep My Computer From Crashing

Tuesday, May 03, 2005

Then I'll let you control my car (H/T to Slashdot):

Microsoft Corp. mogul Bill Gates and the leader of Ford Motor Co. outlined a future Friday in which software enables cars to fix themselves and avoid accidents.

Gates and Bill Ford Jr., Ford's chairman and chief executive, said high-definition screens, speech recognition technology, cameras, digital calendars and navigation equipment with directions and road conditions will set car companies apart from their competitors.

Eventually, Gates said, there could be a car that wouldn't let itself crash.

Gates was also heard to suggest that if your Microsoft powered car should stall on the side of the road, you should close all your windows and try to restart. No word yet on a Linux powered car.

Posted at 3:34 PM by Nick | | |

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Comments:

Gee! maybe it would take you safely home after getting to the bottom of too many beers, and know how to avoid the squad cars. :-)

Posted at May 03, 2005 4:32 PM by

Anonymous

The mark of a true Wisconsite... using technology to let you drink more beer.

Posted at May 03, 2005 8:23 PM by

Nick