But hey... you're talking about the automotive industry here, remember? The same guys who control engines and entertainment systems with the same CPU, and who put android systems in new vehicles with no way to upgrade them for the life of the car.
Do you have an example of a car that shares engine control and infotainment processes with a single unit? All that I've seen have a dedicated ECU (and TCU if automatic). Infotainment systems have become more integrated with cars in areas such as HVAC and safety warning systems, but even the ones with on-board diagnostics are only able to do so by tapping into OBD-II diagnostics provided by the ECU.
Also, which manufacturer uses Android for in-car-entertainment? Hyundai and Kia are planning on implementing Android based ICE in upcoming models, but any current offereings are either done in-house or Microsoft (Ford Sync, Kia UVO).
If I'm not mistaken, Kimble had a lot of money even before MegaUpload. I remember visiting his site back in the early 200s (bigkimble.com) and he had tons of pictures of his expensive cars and yachts with supermodels.
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Well the CEO says:
Q. I read in the Financial Times that we may sell Skype. That if the synergies are strong, we'll keep it in our portfolio. If not, we'll reassess it. Is this true?
We have no plans to sell Skype... and why would we? As I said in the story, it's a great business with a great purpose -- enabling the world's conversations. With a new president, our plan for Skype is to focus on providing the best possible user experience and continuing the incredible growth momentum we've enjoyed with Skype for the past four years.
To be clear, I've fully supported big investments in Skype, including removing the earn-out, and bringing over some top talent like Josh. I think this business has tremendous potential that we've only started to tap. Josh and I are both excited about the prospects... our job now is to make sure we continue to build on Skype's successes and grow its passionate community of users.
Most new cars come with immobilizers standard nowadays. I just looked up a base model Honda Fit, and even that has it standard. My car is from 2000 and it came standard, so this probably only applies to those high risk Civics/ Integras. Is it really worth forcing people to put $100 or so for the hardware + installation to add an immobilizer to a car worth 3 grand?
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But hey... you're talking about the automotive industry here, remember? The same guys who control engines and entertainment systems with the same CPU, and who put android systems in new vehicles with no way to upgrade them for the life of the car.
Do you have an example of a car that shares engine control and infotainment processes with a single unit? All that I've seen have a dedicated ECU (and TCU if automatic). Infotainment systems have become more integrated with cars in areas such as HVAC and safety warning systems, but even the ones with on-board diagnostics are only able to do so by tapping into OBD-II diagnostics provided by the ECU.
Also, which manufacturer uses Android for in-car-entertainment? Hyundai and Kia are planning on implementing Android based ICE in upcoming models, but any current offereings are either done in-house or Microsoft (Ford Sync, Kia UVO).
I wonder if they can help me look up the sweet letter art I sent to Nintendo Power when I was 10.
If I'm not mistaken, Kimble had a lot of money even before MegaUpload. I remember visiting his site back in the early 200s (bigkimble.com) and he had tons of pictures of his expensive cars and yachts with supermodels.
Not surprising considering their lack of a software QA team.
HOV stickers are no longer available for hybrids in the state of California and even current Prius HOV stickers will expire in a few years. What h4rr4r is saying is correct. http://green.autoblog.com/2010/07/09/california-extends-unrestricted-use-of-carpool-lanes-by-evs-unti/
Alternate headline: How to ruin the edge on an expensive knife.
actually the apple newton was quite a failure.
on the contrary- cider presses do delicious things to apples.
"Insensitive clod" would've sufficed.
Well the CEO says:
... our job now is to make sure we continue to build on Skype's successes and grow its passionate community of users.
Q. I read in the Financial Times that we may sell Skype. That if the synergies are strong, we'll keep it in our portfolio. If not, we'll reassess it. Is this true?
We have no plans to sell Skype... and why would we? As I said in the story, it's a great business with a great purpose -- enabling the world's conversations. With a new president, our plan for Skype is to focus on providing the best possible user experience and continuing the incredible growth momentum we've enjoyed with Skype for the past four years.
To be clear, I've fully supported big investments in Skype, including removing the earn-out, and bringing over some top talent like Josh. I think this business has tremendous potential that we've only started to tap. Josh and I are both excited about the prospects
http://ebayinkblog.com/2008/04/18/john-donahoe-talks-to-ebay-ink/
Most new cars come with immobilizers standard nowadays. I just looked up a base model Honda Fit, and even that has it standard. My car is from 2000 and it came standard, so this probably only applies to those high risk Civics/ Integras. Is it really worth forcing people to put $100 or so for the hardware + installation to add an immobilizer to a car worth 3 grand?