Ford Dumping Windows For QNX In New Vehicles 314
innocent_white_lamb writes "Ford has announced that their in-vehicle technology called Sync will be based on Blackberry's QNX operating system and will no longer use Microsoft Windows. My own 2013 Ford Escape has the Windows-based Sync system. I wonder if they will issue an update to change it to QNX."
Anonymous sources inside Ford cited reliability problems with Windows and lower licensing costs for the switch to the classic realtime OS.
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Re:Having used both (Score:5, Funny)
Why is my mileage going to vary if they switch to QNX? Better navigation package?
good thing ford does not make boats (Score:5, Funny)
Ford has announced that their in-vehicle technology called Sync
Re:Obligatory (Score:5, Funny)
10. You'd have to press the "Start" button to turn the engine off."
Actually, I do press the 'Start' button to turn the engine off on my car. (Nissan Altima with keyless ignition)
Re:Having used both (Score:5, Funny)
Lower power requirements :)
Re:Obligatory (Score:5, Funny)
Cars do seem to be catching up with Windows on that one at least.
Re:Ford Explorer (Score:5, Funny)
Yes, a tired one.
Re:Having used both (Score:5, Funny)
Ford seems to have their priorities seriously screwed up if that is the case. Shouldn't they make sure the powertrain works before working on the infotainment system.
The way I see it, Ford is doing it right. One must be entertained while awaits for rescue when the car bricks in the middle of the road! :-)
Re:Having used both (Score:3, Funny)
beta stuxnet compatibility.............
Re:good thing ford does not make boats (Score:4, Funny)
Ford has announced that their in-vehicle technology called Sync
Actually the Australian produced Ford Falcon, handles like a boat.
Re:Having used both (Score:5, Funny)
Stopping and stopping a car a lot decreases the mileage. That's why city mileage is always worse. With Windows your car needs to stop and reboot at bluescreens. With QNX you won't have that problem.