Microsoft Revs Up Windows For Cars

SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
edited July 2005 in Science & Tech
Microsoft today unveiled Windows Automotive 5.0, the latest version of its operating system designed for in-vehicle computers running navigation, entertainment and communication systems.
Windows Automotive 5.0 features enhancements including the Automotive User Interface Toolkit which enables the creation of 3D graphics and advanced navigation displays.

The platform's multimedia functions have been boosted with the addition of DirectShow which supports a variety of digital media including Windows Media Audio, MP3 and DVD.

Expanding virtual memory support to 96MB allows for larger and more sophisticated applications, such as improved speech recognition, better graphics and 3D navigation.
Source: Vnunet.com

Comments

  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    edited July 2005
    Wasn't there a joke about if microsoft designed cars.... Nothing like merging into traffic and get a BSOD ;D
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited July 2005
    Oh Boy! I guess this will give "system crash" a whole new meaning here! ;D;D;D
  • SpywareShooterSpywareShooter 127.0.0.1
    edited July 2005
    Wasn't there a joke about if microsoft designed cars.... Nothing like merging into traffic and get a BSOD

    Or making a right turn on red at a "No Right Turn On Red" light and have it install a virus through some little security hole. ;D
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