__/ [ Phil Da Lick! ] on Monday 27 November 2006 16:17 \__
> Doug Mentohl wrote:
>> "Researchers in Japan have developed a microchip that blocks computer
>> viruses before they enter PCs, an advance that could change how
>> security software is used"
>>
>> "The chips can also block viruses from entering mobile phones,
>> personal digital assistants and online refrigerators, microwave ovens
>> and other appliances, as well as PCs"
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/ygq46j
>>
http://today.reuters.com/news/articleinvesting.aspx?view=CN&storyID=2006-11-27T081508Z_01_T149596_RTRIDST_0_JAPAN-MICROCHIP.XML&rpc=66&type=qcna
>
> I know this is bill gates' wet dream but c'mon ppl! Online fridges? Get
> real! I've got enough hassle with the wife spending dosh without my
> knowledge without the fridge doing it as well!
They (MS) call it "smart object", IIRC. They recently introduced a coffee
maker with Wi-Fi... to tell you the weather. Only a billionaire who lives in
isolation from the world would think it can sell. Innovation? More like
idiocy...
Best wishes,
Roy
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