Comments on: Ford, Microsoft get in Sync on in-car tech

The companies announce plans for a new in-car entertainment system that will start showing up on new cars later this year.

[BentonBear]

Apple's FairPlay!

How did Microsoft "ARRANGE" for Apple's FairPlay (aac) drm to
be included?

[toosday]

Pretty Cool....

The great part is that, from what I've read, the Synch software doesn't require you to use simply Microsoft products. It includes support for iPod, Zune and "other devices" - which probably means Rhapsody or Play for Sure stuff.

If this holds true, then I have to give them the thumbs up fot the not-so-proprietary approach.

Sweet!

[offonoff]

Ford = BSOD

One more thing in life that I am certain of: I will never buy a Ford. A
car that crashes, what a novel idea!

[ppgreat]

Dear Mr. Ford

I understand your desperation to get your company back on
track, profitable, and make it more competitive in the global
economy.

However, aligning yourself with a company that arguably makes
some of the worst software in the world does not strike me as a
very smart move.

The Microsoft brand is not something that inspires people to
buy products. It raises the spectre of deceit, blue screens of
death, spyware, and viruses. It shouts monopoly. It screams the
inability to even update its core businesses (Windows and Office)
in a timely or competent fashion.

I fear you have added nothing to your products with this alliance
that will make a difference in a purchasing decision.

Goodbye Ford. Hello Toyota.

[maniac42]

As long as it's just an option ...

... and not a "mission-critical" component of the car, I suppose it might work. If Microsoft gets involved in anything to do with the basic operation of the vehicle, then I wouldn't consider buying any Ford product containing their code. Microsoft is unfamiliar with the concept of product reliability.

[alek_nedic]

worst software in the world

http://www.analogstereo.com/volvo_owners_manual.htm

[Llib Setag]

Apple Mac Mini used on Ford Assembly Line

http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/12/19/miniford/
index.php?lsrc=mwrss