Computers in the Car

Just a short while ago it was announced that Ford would have computers in some of their cars and that the computers would have a Microsoft operating system.  So naturally I got to thinking about the end result of this:

• you will have to reboot your car at least once a day
• you will not be able to download updates unless you purchase Ford Genuine Advantage
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• after updates, the car will require a reboot (at 65mph)
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• sorry that the car stalls in reverse: Microsoft will fix that in their next OS.  You’re not entitled to it.
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• have you seen those dashboard screensavers?
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• yeah, your door goes DING when you close it: get used to it.
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• look, it’s either the wallpaper or the turn signals - the engine won’t handle both.
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• your car is not compatible with Road 2.0.  Wait until Road 2.5 before driving.
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• “Hey Mom… why is the car asking for a floppy?  What is a floppy?”
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• get ready for the Blue Dash of Death!
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• “You got a spare bootable usb stick?  I need to jump start my car.”
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• “Dammit - I shoulda gone with a Chevy: they run on linux.”