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Heres to hoping]]>Oct 24th 2008 5:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/
Now lets hope that end users will still be able to load their own software and add functionality!

In any case, I am happy driving a BMW and not a Ford, for more reasons then one!]]>Oct 24th 2008 5:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 5:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/
Just have a look here at the new system:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179330
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However, I do agree. The new iDrive looks AMAZING. Part of the reason I got a lease on my car is because I never keep a car for more than a couple of years, I don't drive many miles, and I always want new. Unfortunately, I took delivery in May and this is already out, so I have some waiting to do still, haha.]]>Oct 24th 2008 7:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/ iDrive





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Still has plenty of room for improvement. The UI is consistent, but unintuitive enough that even after using it 10 or 15 times I still make mistakes. But my 70 year old dad has it down pat. He's not a computer guy, but is moderately open to learning new technologies.]]>Oct 24th 2008 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 5:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/
1) Digital Black box that records in loop 1 minuite before an accident and 5 minutes after the accident on tamper proof digtal media. No more insurance making $$$ on responsible drivers

2) cars that can communicate with each other in bad weather, if a car is sliding through an intersection on ice, or going through a red light, it will alert other cars of the situation so they can possible avoid it...

If I want media in my car I have my Netbook of even better my iPhone!]]>Oct 24th 2008 5:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 6:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.think-ink.net/visit/waiting.htm


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Yes, No, Cancel.]]>Oct 24th 2008 7:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/
Seriously... automakers are so out of touch. Everything they need is out there. Shows how out-of-touch they are. How about putting that money into hardware instead? Can someone say '3G/CDMA/EDGE head units'? I think I just did.]]>Oct 24th 2008 8:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/
The problem automakers have is they have to design their 'ICE' to last not just for 3, 4 or 6 years, but potentially for upto 25years or the life of the vehicle. This is one reason why USB has taken soo long to start being installed into cars - it now seems like its a good format and interface that will be around for a while.]]>Oct 24th 2008 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 8:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 8:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 9:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 12:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/
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The makers don't want to give you full access...because yeah, then why would dealerships pay them $50K for their magic diagnostic equipment.]]>Oct 27th 2008 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 8:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/
"Looking for the letter B."]]>Oct 24th 2008 9:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/
What I'd really like though is an application that tells you it's detected a collision after you've rammed you car into a brick wall at 200MPH :P

That would be Ubercool]]>Oct 24th 2008 9:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 11:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/
No one said that Apple would have to make the keyboard.]]>Oct 24th 2008 9:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 9:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 26th 2008 8:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 2:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/24/bmw-asks-other-automakers-to-collaborate-on-in-car-open-source-p/Oct 24th 2008 4:48PM