Open source for-cars

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Yup. It's true.

Open Source for-cars.

http://tech.slashdot.org/story/11/12/10/2312232/renault-opens-up-the-car-as-a-platform

"Renault has launched what it describes as a 'tablet,' an integrated Android device built into its next range of cars, effectively opening the way to the car-as-a-platform. At the Le Web conference last year, Renault's chief executive, Carlos Ghosn, announced the company's intention to open up the car to developers, safety considerations not withstanding. 'The car is becoming a new platform,' said Mr. Hoffstetter. He said the seven-inch device can be controlled by voice recognition or by buttons on the steering wheel. 'We need help now,' he said. 'We need developers to work on apps.' When it launches, there will be about 50 apps bundled with the device, mostly written by Renault. 'We will open a Renault app store for people to download their own apps,' he said."

http://tech.slashdot.org/story/11/12...-as-a-platform

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If it comes to trini I imagine the dealers would take out the tablet and sell it as an upgrade, much like they do reverse cameras on Hiluxes. hrm

still interesting. Imagine diagnostics built right in.