Microsoft's home of the future

Lance · May 13, 2009, 09:37:20

Some interesting ideas here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8046659.stm

Rik · May 13, 2009, 09:43:00

That's downright scary. Imagine what happens when the hackers get going (not to mention the energy requirements!).

Tacitus · May 13, 2009, 09:45:05

Quote from: Rik on May 13, 2009, 09:43:00
That's downright scary. Imagine what happens when the hackers get going (not to mention the energy requirements!).

Never mind the hackers just imagine what the Government could do with it. I know 1984 is becoming an overworked cliche, but Big Brother really could be watching you...

Lance · May 13, 2009, 09:48:12

The NHS could refuse to help you if they can see you haven't been taking your medication is just one thing which springs to mind.

Rik · May 13, 2009, 09:49:05

Quote from: Tacitus on May 13, 2009, 09:45:05
Never mind the hackers just imagine what the Government could do with it. I know 1984 is becoming an overworked cliche, but Big Brother really could be watching you...

I thought the Govt were hackers, Tac, or is that just crackers?

Rik · May 13, 2009, 09:49:42

Quote from: Lance on May 13, 2009, 09:48:12
The NHS could refuse to help you if they can see you haven't been taking your medication is just one thing which springs to mind.

They'll soon be rationing treatment anyway, depending on lifestyle, eg weight, smoking, drinking.

Simon · May 13, 2009, 09:53:50

Just another way for us to be controlled.

Rik · May 13, 2009, 10:03:11

Not to mention cajoled.

kinmel · May 13, 2009, 11:07:00

I wonder if you will be able to choose your own colour for the "blue screen of death", it could save on decorating costs

Rik · May 13, 2009, 11:09:34

zappaDPJ · May 13, 2009, 11:33:06

Quote from: kinmel on May 13, 2009, 11:07:00
I wonder if you will be able to choose your own colour for the "blue screen of death", it could save on decorating costs

I think there's a real danger of tilting the balance between life enhancing gadgets and allowing the gadgets to live your life for you in that house.

Sebby · May 13, 2009, 13:47:36

A Microsoft home? I don't fancy things taking twice as long as they do now thank you.

Rik · May 13, 2009, 13:58:44

Not to mention the drive by infections...

Sebby · May 13, 2009, 16:04:34

Glenn · May 13, 2009, 18:54:21

Only buy one once SP1 has been released

Sebby · May 13, 2009, 22:54:34

I'd wait until SP2 to be on the safe side!

john · May 14, 2009, 13:51:16

Which 'windows' does it it have and when you look through them do you have a good 'vista' ?

somanyholes · May 14, 2009, 14:27:05

had another thought today. I'm not sure if any of you have seen some recent articles of late, but they are going to be building flash player in TV's which will ip be tcp/ip enabled, now that is a scary thought. Imagine the size of that botnet! Even scarier is when they start including webcams with tv's for gaming etc, you'll never know who's watching .....

Rik · May 14, 2009, 15:19:03

Both my TV and Bluray player can connect to the web - this could lead to mayhem.