Ford to release cars with Microsoft operating system
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Ford to release cars with Microsoft operating system
Ford to release cars with Microsoft operating system
http://arstechnica.com/journals/micr...006/12/29/6427
LOL...let the jokes begin.
As part of their partnership announced in September, Ford Motor Co. and Microsoft will be showing off (subscription required) one of their new technologies developed together in January when the Detroit automaker reveals a new system called "Sync."
In short, Sync is a Microsoft operating system (OS) which includes built-in Bluetooth wireless technology. Specifically focusing on wireless capabilities, some examples of what the system will bring to Ford's automobiles include hands-free mobile phone communication, e-mail, and music downloads. The first two cars to utilize the Sync OS will be the Ford Focus and the Five Hundred sedans. According to the Wall Street Journal, Ford executives feel that Sync will give the company a competitive advantage over its competitors.
By 2008, Ford hopes to add Sync as a possible option for their entire automobile lineup. That includes both the Lincoln and Mercury brands as well.
Sync will be introduced at both the Detroit auto show and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the beginning of January. The two companies plan to also discuss other technologies that they've been working on together.
In short, Sync is a Microsoft operating system (OS) which includes built-in Bluetooth wireless technology. Specifically focusing on wireless capabilities, some examples of what the system will bring to Ford's automobiles include hands-free mobile phone communication, e-mail, and music downloads. The first two cars to utilize the Sync OS will be the Ford Focus and the Five Hundred sedans. According to the Wall Street Journal, Ford executives feel that Sync will give the company a competitive advantage over its competitors.
By 2008, Ford hopes to add Sync as a possible option for their entire automobile lineup. That includes both the Lincoln and Mercury brands as well.
Sync will be introduced at both the Detroit auto show and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the beginning of January. The two companies plan to also discuss other technologies that they've been working on together.
LOL...let the jokes begin.
Last edited by GFerg; Dec 30, 2006 at 09:55 PM.
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No, Dr. Watson is not in, you'll have to take a number! I've got a big old NT box I use as a footstool, probably the most reliable service it ever gave, because for the first time it can perform its intended mission without crashing - unless I plug it in. I wonder if Ford would give me some kind of upgrade on it - like four wheels and a Roush motor?
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I can't wait until the first bluetooth enabled viruses are written. The driver will loose complete control over his vehicle and will send out ridiculous amounts of spam to neighboring vehicles.
They have been around for years now. Havent you seen cell phones anti-virus software?
