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Cringely, Cars, and Networks

Posted by timothy on from the black-boxes-have-ups-and-downs dept.

Boiled Frog writes: "Cringely's latest article talks about Telematics, the art of putting computers in cars. However, the more interesting part is near the end where he talks about mesh networks where every car would have a router in it. I could see this extending digital cell service and mobile network connectivity far into rural areas."

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  1. yeah! by gTsiros · · Score: 5, Funny

    This would be heaven for all those script kiddies out there willing to expand their destruction to moving objects as well!

    Imagine your dashboard flashing "I OWN3d J00!!!" moments before the gas and break pedals switch functions.

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  2. Looks like they aren't doing to well by flatlineloc · · Score: 3, Funny

    Mainly due to the product cycles/planning stages of hard disks and cars. Good, last thing we need is people looking at porn AND talking on a cell phone while driving. You need at least one hand free... I swear.

  3. Re:Transit Area Networks by gTsiros · · Score: 2, Funny

    I hate to be a nitpick, but it would be a lot better if you tried to never /have/ to say "i'm sorry" to another driver...

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  4. Oh great. by piecewise · · Score: 4, Funny

    I guess this gives a new meaning to the term "network traffic."

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  5. Sorry... by silvaran · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... I couldn't respond to your E-Mail because my router crashed... literally...

    HAHAHA *ducks*

  6. Re:Safety issues by Sloppy · · Score: 3, Funny

    Cars are one of the few places where I think audio interfaces make a lot of sense.

    • "Car, play some Saxon."
    • "Car, sufficient fuel for Las Cruces?"
    • "Driver, to turn south on I25, get in the second rightmost lane."
    • "Driver, the speed limit has changed to 45."
    • "Driver, DO YOU WANT FREE HOT XXX CHICKS NOW?"
    Keep your eyes on the road.
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