Windows Live goes Local

dualcore writes "PC Magazine is reporting that Windows is going live with a 'new online local search and mapping service.' The interface is pretty close to Google Local, but with subtle enhancements, such as right-clicking anywhere on the map brings up a context menu or the way you can click on a point on the map to select it for directions. The final word on which service is better remains to be seen but this competition will certainly benefit the end-users."

Comments

Re:Cumbersome

[mikecito]

"Playing around with it, I find it cumbersome compared to its Google analog; the drag behaviour, for instance, goes into a bizarre sticky mode."

Well it probably gets sticky because you're playing around with it, a little too much. Some find it bizarre, others like it.

Re:Bird's Eye view is amazing - just needs few twe

[gid13]

"Wait to go Microsoft!"
So you're saying I should keep using Google Maps and see how this project progresses later? ;)

Re:Innovative

[Trip Ericson]

But then Microsoft would have to release an operating system too! Oh, wait...

Re:Cor

[Anonymous Coward]

Don't worry, they'll fix that soon.

Re:Cumbersome

[SilverspurG]

Give them some credit. They're Microsoft. They're not as hot and agile as Google is. I think we should all congratulate Microsoft for a job well done and give them a fair chance at the future.