really? I can't imagine that ever happening in the uk

Here is something to add to this thread and site. I wonder if you can skin your Car's OS then

Eclet, yes I did read the article and do understand whet telematics is. The article simply struck me as funny. I understand that they are seperate systems. I also understand that it doesn't mean that MS will stop trying to get "Windows" to be used in other functions of the car. This post was largely meant as a humorous post. I am a programmer and deal with the foibles of Windows on a regular basis .
Oh and btw, linux in the car is no better than windows. Now i have to recompile my car before I can start it, no thanks!

Ogre66 notes that ogres have a sense of humour too

Ogre66 notes spelling on the other hand is not a strong point

Weaksid: Actually there is a small car in Europe, I think, which comes with user replaceable panels. You *can* change your car

That would be cool.. Skinning a whole car

Well, the smart can have it's panels changed

But I think it would be funny to be driving along, poke a nice touch sensitive screen (it would have to be one of them....) and make the look of the car computer totally change. Perhaps we should have CarBlinds???

BTW, I think the Smart is the small car which werewolf refers to.... http://www.thesmart.co.uk/index.html

I dont know about car-blinds, sometimes i see blind-drivers!

That's that Daimler Chrysler car that gets like 58 mpg, isn't it? I've heard of it. (Hubby works for a company that is owned by and engineers for Daimler Chrysler and Mercedes). It has "accessories" such as body panels. "If you want to buy your smart a new outfit, we will be pleased to exchange your bodypanel set for a new one in a different colour at any smart centre." Sick of your red car? Make it Blue! Must be easy to repair body damage. It only takes the time of an oil change