For longest time, I have been happily using mapquest to find driving instructions and map information. Lately, there has been a lot of buzz about Google Maps because of the reputed innovation in web interaction design. So, I figure that I should take a peek.
GEEK Alert:
Google Maps is an application that uses a set of technologies known as AJAX. AJAX, or Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, provides a more responsive (faster), and richer user interace for web applications that approaches what we experience and expect of desktop applications.I was immediately sold on Google Maps. What can I say, it is the cool factor again.
Google Maps is still officially beta right now. But it is certainly good enough for me. I think I will be using it for the next little while, not so much that it offers any mapping-specific features that mapquest doesn't but more for the user interface experience.
Sorry, mapquest.
2 comments:
Also:
Google Earth (http://earth.google.com/)
is a fun way of viewing 3D map. As I mentioned to other AWANA T&T leaders who are also parents: kids can fly safely, and parents save $$!
To download connecting application:
download earth google (http://kh.google.com/download/earth/index.html)
Thanks. I'll try it.
Peter
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