Cars that Can't Crash?
Found on Slashdot on Tuesday, 03 May 2005
"Microsoft is working with Ford Motor Co towards car that can't crash. The future of cars according to Gates will involve high-definition screens, speech recognition technology, cameras, digital calendars and navigation equipment with directions and road conditions." From the article: "Also on Friday, Microsoft unveiled its Performance Peak Initiative -- a line of computer systems to help the auto industry better coordinate supply chains, streamline design, production and sales and fill vehicles with computer gadgets."
I read the headline and thought: "Neat idea, that could save many lives". Then I read the first word of the article and had to laugh so hard...