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Old 07-07-2006, 08:34 AM
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Default Microsoft to work on ECU's for F1 Cars in 2008

Where will they put the ctrl+alt+del buttons on thos cramped steering wheel.

They better plan the pit stops a little better to include for windows updates

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http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/formulaone/27956/
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what happens when they crash then. its microsoft and it WILL crash. probably two crashes at once then, computer then car! lol
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LOL. Think they will have a patch tuesday and a Genine Advantage Tool? You can only use MS fuel. LOL

This can only be a bad thing
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same could be said for mac crashing all the time
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Default Re: Microsoft to work on ECU's for F1 Cars in 2008

Originally Posted by Davie
Where will they put the ctrl+alt+del buttons on thos cramped steering wheel.

They better plan the pit stops a little better to include for windows updates
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Originally Posted by andy_st200
same could be said for mac crashing all the time
if mac did the ECU the body would look like a waste paper bin and you'd have to drop your CD into the recycle bin to turn a corner
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Originally Posted by scottp
what happens when they crash then. its microsoft and it WILL crash. probably two crashes at once then, computer then car! lol


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In addition, the WMSC also announced that due to a significant increase in cornering speeds in F1 this season, the sport's Technical Working Group will be consulted regarding possible measures to slow the cars down.
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