The AP has an article about Microsoft’s efforts in the field of telematics. It’s a way, way too easy to make a joke about cars running on Windows, so we won’t even bother tossing out any of the ones we came up with:
First Microsoft set out to put a computer in every home. Now the software giant hopes to put one in every vehicle, too. “We’d like to have one of our operating systems in every car on Earth,” said Dick Brass, vice-president of Microsoft’s automotive business unit. “It’s a lofty goal.” Cars with the Microsoft software will speak up when it’s time for an oil change. They’ll warn drivers about wrecks on the road ahead and scout alternative routes. They’ll pay freeway tolls automatically. The software running their brakes will upgrade itself wirelessly.
Before you scoff, there’s a chance you’ve already ridden in a car running on Microsoft’s software, as it’s already installed in over 23 different models from BMW, Volvo, Subaru, Toyota, and others.
Read [Thanks, Brooks]
