Sirius-Microsoft-Detroit

Steve Wood · 01-06-2005, 03:38 PM

Okay, Jesse, what does your sales rep have bad to say about the deal Sirius just signed with Microsoft and the Car companies...?

http://www.forbes.com/business/busin...acescan05.html

TTA89 · 01-06-2005, 03:55 PM

I read that this morning. Not sure what to think of it. Maybe they should stick to Radio and let Direct TV/Dish Network control the video.

Hopefully they don't get pulled into too many directions at once.

P.S. **** now I gotta upgrade my radio for video..

Steve Wood · 01-06-2005, 04:00 PM

I think it is a logical extension for them....I don't anything about the technology, but, Detroit wants it...someone might as well give it to them. Microsoft would appear to meet the criteria for a solid partner...one that might eat you, but solid!

jdodman · 01-06-2005, 05:05 PM

If Microsoft gets involved we will be turning the radio on and off several times a day to recover from the blue screen failures..

Steve Wood · 01-06-2005, 05:13 PM

I have not had a blue screen failure since 98SE...I did not go ME, and have only used xp pro/and 2000 .

As many things as we do to the machines these days, I doubt any system is truly bullet proof in an uncontrolled environment.

jdodman · 01-06-2005, 06:14 PM

Perhaps. But if you have ever used Apple computers (in the home) you would begin to wonder how such a POS (MS) could have made it's way into so many homes..Better marketing I suppose.

Also - I get the added benefit of running the computer center for a 1+ billion dollar company. I get to see the company (MS) from a whole different view when you are trying to run production for a company on their stuff, Not fun....

I am not a fan.. Can you tell ??

nero · 01-06-2005, 06:22 PM

Not to thread hack, but aren't Linux systems supposed to be the most stable and reliable?

Steve Wood · 01-06-2005, 06:49 PM

Apple missed the boat long ago...too late, no matter how good they might be.

NOCOOLER · 01-06-2005, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nero
Not to thread hack, but aren't Linux systems supposed to be the most stable and reliable?

As always the computer is only as reliable as the builder/operator.

I don't care what OS you use - if you have crap hardware, the software will run like crap.

Linux - is great for people that like to tinker. That being said - I like I alot, but it is along way away from replacing my Micro$oft box.

Jeremy

CallMeMud · 01-06-2005, 09:50 PM

Well....

I think I saw it on Fox this morning or last night the news that you presented. It also showed how many members each company had and who was on-board. XM has GM and Honda. Sirius had two also but I can't remember who ;) They talked about how Sirius signed Howard and their membership went up like 500,000 but..... they also said that if it didn't grow much more then they could end up bankrupt due to the incredible outlay they had to give Stern. I will stick with O and A!

TTA89 · 01-06-2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CallMeMud
Well....

XM has GM and Honda. Sirius had two also but I can't remember who ;)

Audi, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Infiniti, BMW, Mini Cooper and Porsche.

Ford said they will add 1 Million to Sirius by 2007 alone.

nero · 01-06-2005, 10:07 PM

XM > Sirius

That dog doesn't make me "want to get serious", plus, I'd rather watch NFL.

Steve Wood · 01-06-2005, 10:22 PM

XM better stop wasting time bad mouthing Sirius and wake up...the train is coming and they are napping on the tracks...Sirius is the Dog Star, tho' I am sure you knew that.

Costs a lot of money to get the NFL package on tv....Now, I can listen and look, plus nba games that are blacked out...I don't care about Howard, I just like the programming on Sirius better.

Now, I wish they would pick up Walton and Johnson!~

Not sure why everyone seems to think there will only be one service. We have multiple tv satelite companies, tv networks, etc. Satelite radio is just taking off. The Market cap of Sirius shows what investors think.

CallMeMud · 01-06-2005, 10:26 PM

GM and Honda are serious investors in XM.

None of the ones TTA89 listed are investors in Sirius.

Sirius gives you 40 days of NFL football.

XM gives you almost 240 days of MLB plus spring training.

Steve Wood · 01-06-2005, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CallMeMud

Sirius gives you 40 days of NFL football.

XM gives you almost 240 days of MLB plus spring training.

Thanks for making my point!

01-06-2005, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,386	Sirius-Microsoft-Detroit Okay, Jesse, what does your sales rep have bad to say about the deal Sirius just signed with Microsoft and the Car companies...? http://www.forbes.com/business/busin...acescan05.html __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

01-06-2005, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
TTA89 I want a Z06 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Pahk the Cah Posts: 6,018	I read that this morning. Not sure what to think of it. Maybe they should stick to Radio and let Direct TV/Dish Network control the video. Hopefully they don't get pulled into too many directions at once. P.S. **** now I gotta upgrade my radio for video.. __________________ -Mike I used to own fast cars

01-06-2005, 04:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,386	I think it is a logical extension for them....I don't anything about the technology, but, Detroit wants it...someone might as well give it to them. Microsoft would appear to meet the criteria for a solid partner...one that might eat you, but solid! __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

01-06-2005, 05:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
jdodman Whats that thing ? Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,588	If Microsoft gets involved we will be turning the radio on and off several times a day to recover from the blue screen failures.. __________________ 1987 GN - The Black One

01-06-2005, 05:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,386	I have not had a blue screen failure since 98SE...I did not go ME, and have only used xp pro/and 2000 . As many things as we do to the machines these days, I doubt any system is truly bullet proof in an uncontrolled environment. __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

01-06-2005, 06:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
jdodman Whats that thing ? Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,588	Perhaps. But if you have ever used Apple computers (in the home) you would begin to wonder how such a POS (MS) could have made it's way into so many homes..Better marketing I suppose. Also - I get the added benefit of running the computer center for a 1+ billion dollar company. I get to see the company (MS) from a whole different view when you are trying to run production for a company on their stuff, Not fun.... I am not a fan.. Can you tell ?? __________________ 1987 GN - The Black One

01-06-2005, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
nero nero v. 2.0 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in Ed's profile, sad that stevemon gave up on me Posts: 3,328	Not to thread hack, but aren't Linux systems supposed to be the most stable and reliable? __________________ "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." - Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi share.ovi.com/knero (see the mycar channel for pix)

01-06-2005, 06:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,386	Apple missed the boat long ago...too late, no matter how good they might be. __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

01-06-2005, 09:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,065	Well.... I think I saw it on Fox this morning or last night the news that you presented. It also showed how many members each company had and who was on-board. XM has GM and Honda. Sirius had two also but I can't remember who ;) They talked about how Sirius signed Howard and their membership went up like 500,000 but..... they also said that if it didn't grow much more then they could end up bankrupt due to the incredible outlay they had to give Stern. I will stick with O and A! __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 11.40@119 MPH NA MWC 9" W/3.70's Circle-D 3700 stall 3800 lb sled! New times with big-stick on the way!

01-06-2005, 10:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
nero nero v. 2.0 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in Ed's profile, sad that stevemon gave up on me Posts: 3,328	XM > Sirius XM > Sirius That dog doesn't make me "want to get serious", plus, I'd rather watch NFL. __________________ "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." - Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi share.ovi.com/knero (see the mycar channel for pix)

01-06-2005, 10:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,386	XM better stop wasting time bad mouthing Sirius and wake up...the train is coming and they are napping on the tracks...Sirius is the Dog Star, tho' I am sure you knew that. Costs a lot of money to get the NFL package on tv....Now, I can listen and look, plus nba games that are blacked out...I don't care about Howard, I just like the programming on Sirius better. Now, I wish they would pick up Walton and Johnson!~ Not sure why everyone seems to think there will only be one service. We have multiple tv satelite companies, tv networks, etc. Satelite radio is just taking off. The Market cap of Sirius shows what investors think. __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

01-06-2005, 10:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,065	GM and Honda are serious investors in XM. None of the ones TTA89 listed are investors in Sirius. Sirius gives you 40 days of NFL football. XM gives you almost 240 days of MLB plus spring training. __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 11.40@119 MPH NA MWC 9" W/3.70's Circle-D 3700 stall 3800 lb sled! New times with big-stick on the way!

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