If AT&T ran the highway system...

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Sorry if this has already been posted. I couldn't find it.

"If AT&T ran the highway system, things would be different. Only AT&T-approved cars would be allowed on the roads, all of which would be toll roads.

Drivers would have to prepay their tolls, based on the estimated number of miles they expected to drive. Those who drove fewer miles than estimated would get no refund; those who drove more would be charged for the overage at a higher rate.

The AT&T-approved Apple iCar would be limited to a top speed of 30 mph. Sales people in AT&T car showrooms would have no idea how the iCar operated."

Rest of it is here:

http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2007/07/if_att_ran_the.html;jsessionid=JBKF53ESQRSE4QSNDLPSKH0CJUNN2JVN

[SharonAnn]

1. That was originally told as "If Microsoft owned the highway system" more than 10 years ago.