Linux Powered Dodge

Dan Koppenheffer writes "Wow! Linux (and Java) underlies the Dodge Super8 concept cars's Infotronic information/entertainment system. " The car looks pretty terrible, but hey, embedded Linux! You'd have to be a lot more careful hacking on that system, then, say, your Tivo. (Segmentation Fault: Welcome to Idaho)

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'Merkin Cars

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This car would sell great in the US. Here's a list of the strong points:

1) Big doors to allow 300+ lb. people to get in and out.
2) Lots of headroom for teased hairdos and cowboy hats
3) Great big wheels for running over tiny animals
4) Antique appearance - this definitely looks like your father's Buick
5) Gigantic engine, because driving 55 in the fast lane is better with 350 horsepower.
6) Probably zillions of beer^H^H^H^Hcupholders
7) Bench seats so the lard doesn't get pinched, plus there's a place to put a whole tray of hot dogs.
8) 22 inch wheels - just like your teenager's Honda Civic
9) Pushrod engine technology - fuck that DOHC shit. This car looks old, so why not use old fashined engines too? Grampa won't get confused when he looks under the hood.

Remember the car that Homer Simpson designed? This is just like it.

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