Microsoft and Google Fighting for the Skies

Robert writes "Today's SF Chronicle has an article about Microsoft and Google's new battle for the skies. Both companies now have similar products that combine maps and satellite photos. Roads and driving directions can be superimposed on imagery on both products." From the article: "Google and Microsoft are engaged in a major battle over Internet users. Each has unveiled a series of features designed to keep users loyal and grab a bigger share of the lucrative search-engine market. Yahoo, in Sunnyvale, also is a major competitor, though its executives have yet to express any interest in aerial images. Amazon.com offers street- level photographs of businesses through its A9.com search engine. "

Comments

double standard? Not quite.

[ComputerSherpa]

That's because when Google acquires something, they make it better. Like Picasa: Google bought the company, then made their product free, then shortly afterwards released Picasa2 which does everything but make sushi and is only a 3.6 MB download. Microsoft's idea of acquiring someone is redesigning the UI, putting a MS label on it, and assimilating the employees into the Collective.

Re:Canada?

[Sivaram_Velauthapill]

It was a joke.. kind of funny too :)