NOT CONTENT WITH leeching into everything you ever do at the office, or at home, Bill Gates has decided he wants to join you in the car as well.

Geek Overlord of all he Surveys, Gates is expected to ink an agreement with Korean car giant Hyundai later today, which will see Microsoft in-car entertainment systems installed in both the Hyundai range and cars made by affiliated company Kia.

The new systems which will get investments of $166 million from the car maker and $113 million from the pocket of Bill's other trousers , the ones he left in the laundry basket. The device will tie together mobile phones, media players and other gadgetry with a voice-activated interface

Motorist: My car has broken down
Mechanic: What seems to be the problem?
Motorist: Well it was working fine all morning, and then it just stopped.
Mechanic: Is it a hot day where you are?
Motorist: Well... yes it's quite warm.
Mechanic: Have you got the air conditioning switched on?
Motorist: No.
Mechanic: Have you got the windows open?
Motorist: Well.. actually... yes.
Mechanic: OK... I see the problem. You need to shut down Windows and try restarting.

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