__/ [ Cool Dude ] on Thursday 23 March 2006 19:58 \__
> 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):
>
> <snip />
__/ [ Cool Dude ] on Friday 24 March 2006 10:51 \__
> "Parish" wrote:
>> That first appeared about the time Win95 did so I reckon everyone here has
>> heard it...oooh...at least a dozen times.
>
> True, but new-comers are coming to computing all the time. Sorry I
> bothered.
Have a look at the very popular (and recent) video which is titled "What if
Microsoft designed the iPod":
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=36099539665548298&q=microsoft+ipod
Best wishes,
Roy
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