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Microsoft and Google Fighting for the Skies

Posted by Zonk on from the nuke-the-site-from-orbit-only-way-to-be-sure dept.

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. "

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  1. What? by Saeed+al-Sahaf · · Score: 4, Informative

    You ARE aware that Microsoft had both maps AND sat images before Google, right?

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  2. Re:it just doesn't seem like them by donutello · · Score: 3, Informative

    Well, to be fair, you would have to note that MSN put roadmaps right on top of the photos within days of Google launching this feature so it's extremely unlikely that they copied it (not enough time) and more likely that they were planning this all along and were just a little late to the party.

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  3. Re:Quality... by MrScience · · Score: 3, Informative

    Right. And comparing the space needle yields different results (MSN has higher detailed imagery). They are both in beta.

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