Re: Big Bill for Gates

Chris Carlen wrote:

>
>
> So you really want to choose which OS to install in your TV, cell phone,
> washing machine, automobile (all 50 or so computers), etc., etc., at the
> time of sale because the vendors of the devices are barred from
> preinstalling the OSes?
>
> Splendid idea!
>
>

Don't be an idiot. People don't build there own TVs, phones or washing
machines so the question does not arise.

Anyway, many TVs and phones now use Linux because it is cheaper.

And the thought of a washing machine with an OS is just too frightening to
contemplate.

Ian
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