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Isn’t it nice to know that no matter what goes wrong finding an intertubes scapegoat for the problem is as easy as locating the M and $ keys on your keyboard.
Apparently a Microsoft partner did some of the engineering work for Toyota’s control software. Thus, a set of assertions clearly follows through innuendo. Firstly, Microsoft tried to get Toyota to use C# and .NET in the cars. Secondly, Microsoft tried to steer the course of the software platform used in the cars.


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I see that Roy is now Dr Schestowitz. I know I’m on thin ground here, but …
His head explodes about halfway down the posting, which is faster than usual.
Microsoft sought to corrupt ITRON — by suggesting an industry partnership on standards. Oh, the corruption!
The bit on QNX is seriously flaky. I’ve worked with QNX, and I’ve worked in the automotive industry, but — at the same time? Oh, it’s for in-car entertainment, in a concept car.
“Honey, the throttle stuck open and the kids are dead. But don’t worry! The DVD player still works!”
I’ve known all along that Roy is a doctor. A spin doctor.
Pretty soon he’s gonna blame Microsoft for the middle-east crisis, the recession, swine flu and the boils on his arse.
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