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 Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 12:01 pm Post subject: MSN Virtual Earth To Take On Google Earth |
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It looks like Msn is going to compete against Google Earth (formerly know as keyhole), what do you people make of this for both company's, considering NASA also as a map software package that's free.
| Quote: | MSN Virtual Earth To Take On Google Earth
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. The announcement came today at the D3 conference happening this week.
Here are some screenshots from the service to come.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/img/050523-msn1.jpghttp://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/img/050523-msn2.jpg
Last week, Google announced that its Keyhole software allowing satellite views of the Earth will be renamed Google Earth. Better images will also be available to those getting satellite views via Google Maps. In addition, Google Maps has also been getting enhanced by others adding on data from other sources. More on this in is covered in our Google Factory Tour Recap post.
So, the planned Microsoft service will help MSN compete against some Google gains in this area, not to mention moves others like Yahoo have been making with maps. |
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Microsoft have always attempted to compete.... Google will show 'em who's boss... I wish Google would make an OS... Then I would have to use Microsoft.. I have been obsessed with new Google Programs and stuff... I have'em all! Peace
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How do you think which company wants "Apple" not to exist? I think "Microsoft" would be in the lead in this list=)
You know both of them try not to conflict but...
But there was strange thing with one of the services of MSN actually Virtual Earth. According to this project the headquarters of "Apple" consisted of 11 buildings, Virtual Earth show only one building which look like an old shed=) |
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Competition is always good. They finally benefit the consumers. If not for so many competitors, Microsoft would continue to rip us off with its outrageous prices.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:42 am Post subject: |
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| i preffer Google Earth because you can see my house because i live in England, Uk on the msn one you cant go into as much detail. Google All The way for me |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:10 am Post subject: thats good |
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| Random wrote: | How do you think which company wants "Apple" not to exist? I think "Microsoft" would be in the lead in this list=)
You know both of them try not to conflict but...
But there was strange thing with one of the services of MSN actually Virtual Earth. According to this project the headquarters of "Apple" consisted of 11 buildings, Virtual Earth show only one building which look like an old shed=) |
the last and second last line , i liked that , yes , but if microsoft enters this monopolised google earth , surely , google will bring a blast by putting google earth version 2
or so and yes , they are masters , they will connect satellites directly and show live images of the earth , live images means video clips !
current or live say , anything is possible here!
nothing is impossible! 
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 1:45 pm Post subject: Re: thats good |
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| einsteinisgaurav wrote: | they will connect satellites directly and show live images of the earth , live images means video clips !
current or live say , anything is possible here!
nothing is impossible! |
heh, look at all the money I just threw out the Window Google.
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| The software provided by NASA may be good in terms of image quality. However, they ran very slowly on my computer. Beside, if I am going to choose, I will probably choose the one provided by company that specializes in software haha (no hard feeling to NASA)haha |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:34 am Post subject: |
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| iconcept wrote: | | The software provided by NASA may be good in terms of image quality. However, they ran very slowly on my computer. Beside, if I am going to choose, I will probably choose the one provided by company that specializes in software haha (no hard feeling to NASA)haha |
Out of the Microsoft and Google products, what one would you choose?
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| Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:02 am Post subject: |
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If it'll be better, why not...
and BTW:
| Random wrote: | How do you think which company wants "Apple" not to exist? I think "Microsoft" would be in the lead in this list=)
You know both of them try not to conflict but...
But there was strange thing with one of the services of MSN actually Virtual Earth. According to this project the headquarters of "Apple" consisted of 11 buildings, Virtual Earth show only one building which look like an old shed=) |
Booo, wrong. 
Microsoft needs Apple. Desperatelly. So they won't get hit by anti-monopoly court cases.
In fact when last time Apple was in big financial trouble, guess who saved it, and basically for nothing? |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 4:44 am Post subject: |
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There is no comparison between MSN Virtual Earth, which is web-based, and Google Earth, which is an application. MSN Virtual Earth's real target is Google Maps, which, in my opinion, it is still not better than.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 2:48 am Post subject: Msn virtual earth and Google earth |
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Both google earth and Msn virtual earth only cover America and Europe.Why can't they expand to other regions.The other thing is they take long when loading
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| Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:40 am Post subject: |
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I like competition like this, it encorages both sides to make the product better!
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| Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:02 am Post subject: |
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At the moment, Windows Live Local gives me better results for images, although trying to find places without a Google search makes things difficult.
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