MacCoaster
Nov 24, 2002, 08:49 PM
Guys,
I've been planning this for a while. I have a satisfactory 1998 Nissan Sentra XE that my parents bought (hey, can't complain).
One of the things I was planning to do with my car in either summer 2003 or summer 2004 is to do a computer in a car thing.
I've seen a lot people do it. They all have the neat stuff. Saw one on /. with Windows 95 running it. :eek: Wonder what I'd say to the insurance company if Windows 95 BSODed. :D (My windows crashed, therefore my car crashed :cool: ).
I've been thinking of doing it with a various of platforms. I saw one running Mac OS 9.x off a Pismo.
Any suggestions? Would it be better if I stuck with x86 for higher flexibility of customization? What OS? Linux? Windows XP? Mac OS 9/X? How should I go by putting the computer (disassemble G4 tower, put mobo, etc. in new case, whatever), and so on.
What about DVD playback. How would I connect a DVD-ROM to the "panel" to the Mac/PC/whatever in the back? What about shock protection?
Would OS X even run on low resolution displays?
Should be an interesting project to undertake. Has anyone done this before here on MacRumors?
I've been planning this for a while. I have a satisfactory 1998 Nissan Sentra XE that my parents bought (hey, can't complain).
One of the things I was planning to do with my car in either summer 2003 or summer 2004 is to do a computer in a car thing.
I've seen a lot people do it. They all have the neat stuff. Saw one on /. with Windows 95 running it. :eek: Wonder what I'd say to the insurance company if Windows 95 BSODed. :D (My windows crashed, therefore my car crashed :cool: ).
I've been thinking of doing it with a various of platforms. I saw one running Mac OS 9.x off a Pismo.
Any suggestions? Would it be better if I stuck with x86 for higher flexibility of customization? What OS? Linux? Windows XP? Mac OS 9/X? How should I go by putting the computer (disassemble G4 tower, put mobo, etc. in new case, whatever), and so on.
What about DVD playback. How would I connect a DVD-ROM to the "panel" to the Mac/PC/whatever in the back? What about shock protection?
Would OS X even run on low resolution displays?
Should be an interesting project to undertake. Has anyone done this before here on MacRumors?
