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| Subject: Re: life after Windows....
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Posted on: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:27:39 +0000
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In message , Mxsmanic
writes
>Chris H writes:
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>> Embedded systems (GPS or Microwaves) are not the same as PC's
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>I wasn't talking about embedded systems, either. I was talking about a
>microwave oven as a complete product.
That is an embedded system as is a GPS and their software is developed
to a higher standard than PC apps. On the other hand it is only designed
to run on one specific piece of hardware. That is their strength. It is
also the strong point for most MACs. Apple controlled both the hardware
and the software.
For Windows it can get installed on a vast array of different
motherboards with different MCU, disk and memory configurations as well
as a huge array of additional cards... though these days there are fewer
people plugging cards into PCs compared to the past.
>It requires no technical support, and
>you don't have to "update" it to keep it working.
This is not completely true. Several systems I have (washing machine,
dish washer and ovens) can be updated. As can most cars.
>Consumers tolerate things among computer companies that would lead them to
>riot with any other type of product.
That I agree with. Most embedded systems have far better software than
PC applications
> I wonder how long it will take for them
>to wise up.
They don't
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