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Google remarkets itself "TOPEKA"
« on: April 01, 2010, 07:07:27 AM »
Some companies "really" take their April Fools Seriously!  Make sure to click on the Topeka!
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Google remarkets itself "TOPEKA"
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2010, 07:29:59 AM »
I understand that Topeka did change their name to "Google" for a day last month, trying, as dozens of other cities are, to be one of the ten finalists to be 'wired' free-of-charge by Google. Memphis has applied but I think my next-door-neighbor, Germantown has a much better chance: much smaller area, more affluent base, only Apple Store within 200 miles, etc. But they wold never stoop to such shenanigans as changing their name! They won't even let Apple light up the Apple logo on that store front! "No lit images of food allowed" in the signage codes. rolleyes.gif Do ya think the whole council uses Windows? Thinking.gif Of course, with that kind of attitude, I can imagine the hassles of getting a wireless system installed when the antennae can only be six inches high, earth colored and completely hidden, in all seasons, by foliage... rofl.gif
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Google remarkets itself "TOPEKA"
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2010, 07:58:14 AM »
I just saw this story about a Microsoft/FORD vehicle and felt sure it was a April Fool:

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Infrastructure...KNLEDP04012010A

The only council member that I have personal knowledge about has both PC's and an Apple (I've worked on it).  Don't know about city offices and such here in the city of Google!
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Google remarkets itself "TOPEKA"
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2010, 10:44:38 AM »
I think Ford has been using Microsoft in its "Sync" features, something about keeping the radio, location, engine condition reporting, etc. Don't have a Ford. Haven't driven one since I sold my '51 four-door! WOW.gif
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