Ultimate Automotive Computer Installation

ErnstKompressor writes "I came across a story detailing an awesome car mod out of the Czech Republic. The author undertook what must be the most impressive exercise in computer integration I have ever seen, installing an extensive Mac system with custom Cocoa software controlling nearly every aspect of a 1993 Tatra 613. On-board systems monitoring, navigation, entertainment, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, plus much more, are all rolled into a tight, extensible, package. Check it out."

Comments

I wonder

[somethinghollow]

I wonder at what point this becomes over-kill. I wonder was it worth all the work (e.g. is it that useful).

On the "bright side", however, I can purchase a Toyota Prius and get a lot of the same functionality without all the work (and with 60+ miles per gallon)... of course, then I can't brag I have a Mac in my car and can't add things to it... but you get the picture.

Re:I wonder

[dyte]

I wonder at what point this becomes over-kill.
When he started thinking about doing it, it became over-kill.

It's a hobby (very cool). Hobbies don't have to be practical or usefull.

Re:I wonder

[sebi]

How much do you think he earns in his country?

Since he is actually working in the Netherlands my guess is quite a bit. I read the article yesterday (it was linked from macslash) and he stated that he got the Tatra because of a lifelong fascination for the maker. Apparently his father was a driver for the leading class during communist years and took his little boy along in a Tatra.

What I really liked about the article that there was no justification for using a Mac. Seems like he is simply a fan who never even considered using anything else. That should set an example for many past and future flamewars on Slashdot.

Re:I wonder

[martingunnarsson]

I think the parent has missed the whole concept of, well, hack-value. If you have a lot of money, you can buy almost anything. But what's that worth compared to actually building the stuff yourself? Kudos to this guy and all the other "hackers" out there.

Re:Clever, but...

[segmond]

Why does it frighten you? Did you even read the article? If you did, can you tell us what is so distracting? Everything there is an article about a car with a tech modification, someone like you is bound to post a lame reply like this just cuz you know that people who didn't read will bound to agree.

Go read the article.
http://apple.slashdot.org/comments.pl?si d=93970&ci d=8066041