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MSN Virtual Earth to Take on Google

Posted by samzenpus on from the eye-in-the-sky dept.

Jim Bruer writes "Microsoft sends news today that founder Bill Gates has announced a MSN Virtual Earth service is to debut in the summer. The service is promised to provide: *Satellite images with 45-degree-angle views of buildings and neighborhoods *Satellite images with street map overlays * Ability to add local data layers, such as showing local businesses or restaurants The service will allow users to choose from a number of different data types plus allow people to contribute their own information."

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  1. Re:What I'm looking for. by FidelCatsro · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I belive Phil Hartman (best known for his acting in the simpsons) was murderd by his ex spouse

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  2. Re:What I'm looking for. by zero_offset · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Actually he was probably best-known for his acting on Saturday Night Live. He was not divorced, but it was his wife who killed him. Shot him in his sleep, as I recall. Bitch.

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