Slappie 9 #1 February 8, 2005 Damn this is awesome!! http://maps.google.com/ put in an address (123 anystreet anycity) and BAM it puts you right on it. Plus it'll give you directions etc. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #2 February 9, 2005 Blech! I get this: "Your browser is not supported by Google Maps just yet. We currently support the following browsers: * IE 5.5+ (download: Windows) * Firefox 0.8+ (download: Windows Mac Linux) * Netscape 7.1+ (download: Windows Mac Linux) * Mozilla 1.4+ (download: Windows Mac Linux)" I use Netscape, at 7.0. Other mapping web sites: http://www.mapquest.com/ http://mappoint.msn.com/ http://maps.yahoo.com/maps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #3 February 9, 2005 QuoteDamn this is awesome!! http://maps.google.com/ put in an address (123 anystreet anycity) and BAM it puts you right on it. Plus it'll give you directions etc. How is this different from Mapquest or MapBlast?Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #4 February 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteDamn this is awesome!! http://maps.google.com/ put in an address (123 anystreet anycity) and BAM it puts you right on it. Plus it'll give you directions etc. How is this different from Mapquest or MapBlast? I actually don't like either one of those. This is better. Don't ask me how, I just liked it. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #5 February 9, 2005 That is cool! I can get my house, my office, and the dz all in one map, with only 3 "zoom ins" to spare. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #6 February 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteDamn this is awesome!! http://maps.google.com/ put in an address (123 anystreet anycity) and BAM it puts you right on it. Plus it'll give you directions etc. How is this different from Mapquest or MapBlast? It seems like it will only be a matter of time before people start bitching about Google being the next MS trying to take over everything. My guess when it will start? When they release their own browser. They recently hired one of the driving forces behind the Mozilla Firefox browser._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #7 February 9, 2005 QuoteIt seems like it will only be a matter of time before people start bitching about Google being the next MS trying to take over everything. My guess when it will start? When they release their own browser. They recently hired one of the driving forces behind the Mozilla Firefox browser. True wisdom __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #8 February 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteDamn this is awesome!! http://maps.google.com/ put in an address (123 anystreet anycity) and BAM it puts you right on it. Plus it'll give you directions etc. How is this different from Mapquest or MapBlast? It seems like it will only be a matter of time before people start bitching about Google being the next MS trying to take over everything. My guess when it will start? When they release their own browser. They recently hired one of the driving forces behind the Mozilla Firefox browser. Except that Google seems to do stuff much better the first time around. It seems like trial and error with MS. Their mail( google's), even in beta, rocks. And they appear to be less intrusive....so far. I am sure I will hate them sooner or later, but right now, they rule me. As for this map thing. I do like the look of the maps more.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #9 February 9, 2005 I like you can zoom in, then drag the map across the country. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #10 February 9, 2005 Quote As for this map thing. I do like the look of the maps more. I like the look and interface better....but there are issues with it that need to be worked out with the "directions" section. It found a nice route from my house to work that was only 20 miles, but it was only on side streets! That route would take me over 3 hours! It offered no option to force the directions to interstates, etc. Hopefully they will fix that as they work thru the beta._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #11 February 9, 2005 QuoteQuote As for this map thing. I do like the look of the maps more. I like the look and interface better....but there are issues with it that need to be worked out with the "directions" section. It found a nice route from my house to work that was only 20 miles, but it was only on side streets! That route would take me over 3 hours! It offered no option to force the directions to interstates, etc. Hopefully they will fix that as they work thru the beta. That is one thing that I wish ALL map sites did: provide MULTIPLE routes, all at the same time, to the same place. For instance, in DC, if I type in one place on one side of the beltway and another place on the other side, I ALWAYS get direction via the damn beltway. Well, what happens when I know there is an accident on it? hmmm....Maybe we should tell Google this.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #12 February 9, 2005 Hmm....looks similar to this : Map clicky or another variety of mapping or really cool one and the last one I'm digging up for the night.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #13 February 9, 2005 That's pretty cool, though it seems to be a bit buggy right now (guess that's why it says 'beta' ;)... I use Yahoo Maps, but I always double-check the directions on Mapquest... My job involves appointments that are always at a different address, so I use those sites all the time (Don't know what I would do without them!)... And one thing that always bothered me was that they didn't show which side of the road your destination would be on, but Yahoo Maps recently added that feature and I was very happy about that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyingferret 0 #14 February 9, 2005 I like the look better and interface MUCH better. Mapquest and there reload times SUCK. This is interesting since Google owns Keyhole now, which is a whole nother level. As for mapping, if you really care, buy a copy of Mappoint. Not a big M$ fan, but it kicks the crap out of any online mapping product and requires no connection obviously. It is absolutely invaluable if you travel much, IMO-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #15 February 9, 2005 Give me Google's interface, with MapsOnUs' ability to favor/avoid highways, find shortest or fastest route, and add intermediate destinations. Then combine all of that with A9's yellow pages.... then I'll be impressed.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyingferret 0 #16 February 9, 2005 Like I said, buy Mappoint :) All of that plus 200 other features. ATMs, restaraunts by genre, hotels, hospitals, drivetime zones, internet updated construction sections.... I always thought...meh, who needs a mapping program. Then I started working for a company whoe software interfaces with Mappoint. It really is pretty badass.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dazzle 0 #17 February 9, 2005 Seems to have a little bug in it - it thinks the US is the only place in the world! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CrazyIvan 0 #18 February 9, 2005 QuoteSeems to have a little bug in it - it thinks the US is the only place in the world! IS NOT???!!!!! __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #19 February 9, 2005 QuoteSeems to have a little bug in it - it thinks the US is the only place in the world! You mean we're not the center of the universe? WTF?! I never knew "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyDekker 1,465 #20 February 9, 2005 QuoteLike I said, buy Mappoint :) Is that the same as streets and trips from Microsoft? I have and like that software. The 2005 version now offers a GPS receiver, allowing your laptop to turn into a great tool while traveling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
flyingferret 0 #14 February 9, 2005 I like the look better and interface MUCH better. Mapquest and there reload times SUCK. This is interesting since Google owns Keyhole now, which is a whole nother level. As for mapping, if you really care, buy a copy of Mappoint. Not a big M$ fan, but it kicks the crap out of any online mapping product and requires no connection obviously. It is absolutely invaluable if you travel much, IMO-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #15 February 9, 2005 Give me Google's interface, with MapsOnUs' ability to favor/avoid highways, find shortest or fastest route, and add intermediate destinations. Then combine all of that with A9's yellow pages.... then I'll be impressed.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #16 February 9, 2005 Like I said, buy Mappoint :) All of that plus 200 other features. ATMs, restaraunts by genre, hotels, hospitals, drivetime zones, internet updated construction sections.... I always thought...meh, who needs a mapping program. Then I started working for a company whoe software interfaces with Mappoint. It really is pretty badass.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazzle 0 #17 February 9, 2005 Seems to have a little bug in it - it thinks the US is the only place in the world! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #18 February 9, 2005 QuoteSeems to have a little bug in it - it thinks the US is the only place in the world! IS NOT???!!!!! __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #19 February 9, 2005 QuoteSeems to have a little bug in it - it thinks the US is the only place in the world! You mean we're not the center of the universe? WTF?! I never knew "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #20 February 9, 2005 QuoteLike I said, buy Mappoint :) Is that the same as streets and trips from Microsoft? I have and like that software. The 2005 version now offers a GPS receiver, allowing your laptop to turn into a great tool while traveling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
