If Ford had developed technology like Microsoft

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In summary: The line about Macs only running on 5% of the roads...I don't understand the line about Macs only running on 5% of the roads.It's a bit of a tongue-in-cheek jab at Macs not being as popular as Microsoft.
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DaveIf Ford 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.. Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new car.

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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.when all else fails, you could call "customer service" in some foreign country and be instructed in some foreign language how to fix your car yourself!
 
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I've owned a car like that.
 
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Ha Ha , Great laugh.

10. .. If the start button is not there in your model, start buttons can be obtained freely from third party distributors.
 
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Software in general.
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11) There would be options that you can accidentally turn on by checking a box, but would have to do Google searches and take apart the engine to turn it back off.
 
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12) Whenever you wanted to drive it on the motorway/freeway you would need instructions to get onto it that you can only get by driving a distance along the motorway/freeway to find them.

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I don't understand the line about Macs only running on 5% of the roads.
 
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zoobyshoe said:
I don't understand the line about Macs only running on 5% of the roads.
Most large companies only use Microsoft, it may be a reference to Macs not being able to run many popular applications so are not used. At work, we couldn't use Macs. (I understand that Macs can be made to emulate windows)
 
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True, but then the CPU is dedicating much of it's time to just doing the emulating.
 
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FactChecker said:
11) There would be options that you can accidentally turn on by checking a box, but would have to do Google searches and take apart the engine to turn it back off.
Yeah - the worse being - checking the Arabic/Chinese/Japanese language box - what the heck is 'English' in Arabic/Chinese/Japanese, or "Google" for that matter?

Garth
 
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1. How would Ford's technology compare to Microsoft's?

Ford's technology would likely focus more on the automotive industry, while Microsoft's technology covers a wide range of industries and products. However, both companies have a history of innovation and have made significant contributions to the technology world.

2. Would Ford have been as successful as Microsoft if they had developed similar technology?

It's impossible to say for sure, as there are many factors that contribute to a company's success. However, Ford has a strong brand and a history of successful products, so it's possible that they could have been just as successful as Microsoft if they had focused on technology.

3. How would Ford's technology have impacted the automotive industry?

Ford's technology would likely have revolutionized the automotive industry, just as Microsoft's technology has revolutionized the computer industry. It could have led to more efficient and advanced cars, as well as new forms of transportation.

4. Would Ford have faced the same challenges as Microsoft in terms of competition and regulation?

It's possible that Ford would have faced similar challenges, as any company that becomes a leader in a particular industry is likely to face competition and regulation. However, the automotive industry is highly regulated already, so Ford may have been equipped to handle it.

5. How would Ford's technology have impacted the economy?

If Ford had developed technology like Microsoft, it would have likely had a significant impact on the economy. It could have created new jobs and industries, as well as boosted the economy through increased productivity and efficiency.

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