Re: If Microsoft made cars

__/ [ Cool Dude ] on Thursday 23 March 2006 19:58 \__

For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way
computers have enhanced our lives, read on. At a recent computer expo
(COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the
auto industry and stated, "If GM had kept up with technology like the
computer industry has, we would all be driving $25.00 cars that got 1,000
miles to the gallon."

In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press release
stating: If GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be
driving cars with the following characteristics (and I just love this
part):

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__/ [ Cool Dude ] on Friday 24 March 2006 10:51 \__

"Parish" wrote:
That first appeared about the time Win95 did so I reckon everyone here has
heard it...oooh...at least a dozen times.

True, but new-comers are coming to computing all the time. Sorry I
bothered.

Have a look at the very popular (and recent) video which is titled "What if
Microsoft designed the iPod":

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=36099539665548298&q=microsoft+ipod

Best wishes,

Roy

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