Microsoft, following in Google’s footsteps, is now offering a bird’s-eye view of the United States with MSN Virtual Earth. Virtual Earth marries mapping and online local searches, showing results in an aerial view using satellite images. Users can find a specific address or search for business categories in their area. Although Microsoft has not said whether or not it will sell advertising on Virtual Earth, there are ample opportunities for ads attached to local searches.
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Microsoft Offers Aerial View of US
Posted by: Susan B. Shor July 25, 2005 09:50 AMMicrosoft, following in Google’s footsteps, is now offering a bird’s-eye view of the United States with MSN Virtual Earth. Virtual Earth marries mapping and online local searches, showing results in an aerial view using satellite images. Users can find a specific address or search for business categories in their area. Although Microsoft has not said whether or not it will sell advertising on Virtual Earth, there are ample opportunities for ads attached to local searches.