If Microsoft Manufactured Cars

LegendLand · 07-05-08, 05:35 PM

I thought this was interesting

Gates vs. GM

For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on.

At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated,

'If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25.00 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon.'

In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press release stating:

If GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics (and I just love this part):

1. For no reason whatsoever, your car would crash........Twice a day.

2. Everytime they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new car.

3. Occasionally your car would die on the freeway for no reason. You would have to pull to the side of the road, close all of the windows, shut off the car, restart it, and reopen the windows before you could continue. For some reason you would simply accept this.

4. Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would cause your car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine.

5. Macintosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast and twice as easy to drive -- but would run on only five percent of the roads.

6. The oil, water temperature, and alternator warning lights would all be replaced by a single 'This Car Has Performed An Illegal Operation' warning light.

7. The airbag system would ask 'Are you sure?' before deploying.

8. Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the radio antenna.

9. Every time a new car was introduced car buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car.

10. You'd have to press the 'Start' button to turn the engine off

The Crowing · 07-05-08, 07:35 PM

Thats golden.

IkeRay · 07-05-08, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Crowing

Thats golden.

if you mean by age then yes. I remember this email circulating a good 7-10 years ago, when the "internet" spam first started...

since, I have gotten this joke emailed every 2-3 years in a bunch of 3-4 every time...it's no longer funny.

and just so you know, this belongs in the joke thread as it wasn't a true event...snopes.com: GM Replies to Bill Gates

sorry to kill it everyone.

LegendLand · 07-05-08, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IkeRay

if you mean by age then yes. I remember this email circulating a good 7-10 years ago, when the "internet" spam first started...

since, I have gotten this joke emailed every 2-3 years in a bunch of 3-4 every time...it's no longer funny.

and just so you know, this belongs in the joke thread as it wasn't a true event...snopes.com: GM Replies to Bill Gates

sorry to kill it everyone.

Why can't I post something here without someone having to post nasty comments on it. I enjoyed it and everyone I sent it to enjoyed it as well. Don't you think someone else besides you would like it? So what if you've seen it before. I'll bet that most of the world hasn't seen it. So, please keep your comments to yourself. It's not hurting anyone- not even you.

IkeRay · 07-06-08, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LegendLand92

Why can't I post something here without someone having to post nasty comments on it. I enjoyed it and everyone I sent it to enjoyed it as well. Don't you think someone else besides you would like it? So what if you've seen it before. I'll bet that most of the world hasn't seen it. So, please keep your comments to yourself. It's not hurting anyone- not even you.

THE Joke Thread!

that was my whole point...there is a place for things like this.

07-05-08, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
LegendLand Not-A-Ricer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,526 Car 1: 1991 Acura Legend LS Sedan Golden Glow Pearl Car 2: 1992 Acura Legend L Car 3: 2006 Honda Odyssey iTrader: (8)	If Microsoft Manufactured Cars I thought this was interesting Gates vs. GM For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on. At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, 'If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25.00 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon.' In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press release stating: If GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics (and I just love this part): 1. For no reason whatsoever, your car would crash........Twice a day. 2. Everytime they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new car. 3. Occasionally your car would die on the freeway for no reason. You would have to pull to the side of the road, close all of the windows, shut off the car, restart it, and reopen the windows before you could continue. For some reason you would simply accept this. 4. Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would cause your car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine. 5. Macintosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast and twice as easy to drive -- but would run on only five percent of the roads. 6. The oil, water temperature, and alternator warning lights would all be replaced by a single 'This Car Has Performed An Illegal Operation' warning light. 7. The airbag system would ask 'Are you sure?' before deploying. 8. Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the radio antenna. 9. Every time a new car was introduced car buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car. 10. You'd have to press the 'Start' button to turn the engine off __________________ ~Josh "Goldie"- A 1991 Legend LS Golden Glow Pearl Type F interior- 141k miles Recent Mods: Complete repaint, fogs, clear corner/bumper lights, sunroof tilt, 7 spoke OEM coupe rims, Nokian WR G2 tires... Coming Soon: Redout tail lights, Type II cluster, total interior LED swap, timing belt, '94-'95 memory seat switch, heated seats?, new floor mats... Visit my brand new website: LegendLand.WiredWonderland.com

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