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463 · 02-06-2011, 01:48 PM

For those who feel only love and affection for the
way computers enhance 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 trucks 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 trucks with the following characteristics (and I just love this part):

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

2.. Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new truck.

3... Occasionally your truck 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 truck, 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 truck to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine.

5. Macintosh would make a truck 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 truck Has Performed An Illegal Operation' warning light.

I love the next one!!!

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

8. Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your truck 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 truck was introduced truck 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 truck.

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

PS - I 'd like to add that when all else fails, you could call ' customer service ' in some foreign country and be instructed in some foreign language how to fix your truck yourself!!!!

60ratrod · 02-06-2011, 05:48 PM

that thar be some funny stuff

Maxxd07 · 02-06-2011, 06:55 PM

Most honest thing i have heard in a while!

02-06-2011, 01:48 PM	#1
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Microsoft & GM................Enjoy! For those who feel only love and affection for the way computers enhance 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 trucks 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 trucks with the following characteristics (and I just love this part): 1. For no reason whatsoever, your truck would crash.........Twice a day. 2.. Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new truck. 3... Occasionally your truck 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 truck, 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 truck to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine. 5. Macintosh would make a truck 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 truck Has Performed An Illegal Operation' warning light. I love the next one!!! 7. The airbag system would ask 'Are you sure?' before deploying. 8. Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your truck 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 truck was introduced truck 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 truck. 10. You'd have to press the 'Start' button to turn the engine off. PS - I 'd like to add that when all else fails, you could call ' customer service ' in some foreign country and be instructed in some foreign language how to fix your truck yourself!!!! __________________ Trueman

02-06-2011, 05:48 PM	#2
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Microsoft & GM................Enjoy! that thar be some funny stuff __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-06-2011, 06:55 PM	#3
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: Microsoft & GM................Enjoy! Most honest thing i have heard in a while! __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68



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