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Fiat Joins Microsoft in a Wireless Partnership

bizpile writes "The AP is reporting that Microsoft and Fiat have gotten together to develop a system of wireless communications into Fiat's vehicles. The goal of the alliance, announced Thursday, is to create a flexible, easy-to-use telematics system (think OnStar from General Motors) for Fiat and its Lancia and Alfa Romeo brands sold in Europe, the companies said."

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  1. HAVE SOME GOATSE WITH YOUR BREAKFAST by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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  2. SUMMARY OF ALL POSTS BELOW by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Bill Gates is evil, Micro$loth is a bad company cause they try to make money, Apple is great because... um they dont try to make money, er, wait... LONG LIVE OPEN SORES!! yay

  3. REPLY TO YOUR POST by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    Just refer to my post (directly above yours).

    P.S. You really need some new material.