Bill Gates Pushes Auto Industry on Technology

[SKORPI0]

Link. Oh no, MS software on your car. :Q

What you opinion on this?

 

[Kalvin00]

cars to fix themselves

Please..

 

[Gibson486]

Well....hmmm....having a car fix itself would be a pretty hard thing to do....

 

[mobobuff]

I don't understand what a piece of software could do in order to prevent a crash that a driver couldn't... it's not like it's going to defy the laws of physics. Say a semi in front of you jack-knifes and you can't steer around it without rolling and you can't brake fast enough to prevent a crash... what's the software gonna do? I guess maybe it would be effective in instances were accidents are caused by the incompetence of the driver.

But one thing is for sure, technology and automobiles need a very close relationship, and I'm glad to see Gates pushing it.

 

[LordUnum]

Would hate to receive a blue screen exiting the freeway at 60MPH.

'Oh sh!t, Bob, what're we gonna do?! Everything's controlled by the OS to keep us from crashing. Now what?!'
'Well, we're going to need to have the dealer re-install Windows GM. As for now...'
<CRASH>

 

[Phokus]

Originally posted by: SKORPI0
Link. Oh no, MS software on your car. :Q

What you opinion on this?

Now your car can be involved in TWO crashes at the same time!

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Well I would like an HD screen. The crash proof car seems impossible unless all cars are fitted with it and every curve, red light, stop sign, etc. is documented and sends signals. Sounds like it would be more annoying than anything.

Everything else my car system already does.

 

[91TTZ]

I can envision a future where Microsoft-equipped cars crash twice a day.

 

[rocadelpunk]

the only usable i think i could imagine from it is doing a breathalyzer (sp) and not letting the car start if you're over a certain limit..

 

[DaveSimmons]

Clippy will appear on your windshield and offer you driving tips

 

[WW]

Originally posted by: mobobuff
I don't understand what a piece of software could do in order to prevent a crash that a driver couldn't... it's not like it's going to defy the laws of physics. Say a semi in front of you jack-knifes and you can't steer around it without rolling and you can't brake fast enough to prevent a crash... what's the software gonna do? I guess maybe it would be effective in instances were accidents are caused by the incompetence of the driver.

But one thing is for sure, technology and automobiles need a very close relationship, and I'm glad to see Gates pushing it.

maybe the software wouldn't let the driver get so close that the car couldn't stop (the two second rule, etc). Plus, a computer + steering system + stabilization system could prevent a roll over much better than a person....much like ABS can control your brakes faster so that you can stop safer.

of course this stuff is years and years away..

 

[deftron]

New dual meaning for
crashing your car

 

[WyteWatt]

Originally posted by: Gibson486
Well....hmmm....having a car fix itself would be a pretty hard thing to do....

Your just scared it will put you out of business.

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: SKORPI0
What you opinion on this?

Propaganda for shareholders.

I'll drive, thank you very much.

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: imtim83

Originally posted by: Gibson486
Well....hmmm....having a car fix itself would be a pretty hard thing to do....

Your just scared it will put you out of business.

And you most likely have a very very limited knowlege of automotive problems and fixes.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: WW

Originally posted by: mobobuff
I don't understand what a piece of software could do in order to prevent a crash that a driver couldn't... it's not like it's going to defy the laws of physics. Say a semi in front of you jack-knifes and you can't steer around it without rolling and you can't brake fast enough to prevent a crash... what's the software gonna do? I guess maybe it would be effective in instances were accidents are caused by the incompetence of the driver.

But one thing is for sure, technology and automobiles need a very close relationship, and I'm glad to see Gates pushing it.

maybe the software wouldn't let the driver get so close that the car couldn't stop (the two second rule, etc). Plus, a computer + steering system + stabilization system could prevent a roll over much better than a person....much like ABS can control your brakes faster so that you can stop safer.

of course this stuff is years and years away..

That would suck.