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Linux (Car) Crashes At Indy 500

Posted by kdawson on from the tux-and-rolls dept.

thanksforthecrabs writes to let us know that the Linux-sponsored Indy 500 car had a rough day at the track this weekend: it was the first car to crash on the track and finished dead last. Joost sponsored a car that came in a respectable seventh.

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  1. Enjoy it while you can Microsofties.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    ...cuz this is the only way you'll see Linux crash....

  2. In other news.. by pak9rabid · · Score: 0, Troll

    Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was spotted at the sides lines at the Indie 500 with a miniature version of the Linux-sponsored Indie 500 car. When questioned why he was shaking it around in a comical fasion, Ballmer responded he was trying his hand at voodoo.

    1. Re:In other news.. by kitsunewarlock · · Score: 1, Troll

      I wondered why he bought little 1/8th scale plastic chairs...

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  3. Microsoft's car by jazzman75 · · Score: 0, Troll

    The Microsoft sponsored car turned blue with white writing mid way through and idled in the middle of the track for the rest of the race.