Larry Page wants to standardize computer hardware
Cars and stars as Google’s Page takes the stage | CNET News.com
I ran across this quote from CNet and was a little floored.
Earlier, Page discussed what he said was a “personal passion of his”–the standardization of basic computer products. Why can’t a USB port be used to monitor a front door, and a Bluetooth cell phone be used to start a car, he asked. Any wire should be able to be used for multiple purposes, such as running software, charging devices and running other devices, and adapters should work with everything, he said.
“Why is there no standard for keypads and screens? I want to be able to buy a touch screen” to plug into a computer anywhere that turns it into an alarm clock or stereo control, he said. “I’m amazed we don’t have devices like these, and the reason we don’t is because we lack standards.”
First of all, you could almost close your eyes and imagine Bill Gates talking here. This is his vision of interconnected devices everywhere as well.
But second of all…
eh? Where is he going with this one.
This sounds strange, but remember the last time Larry Page had a personal passion… I’m being tongue-in-cheek here, but he did say it on stage.