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just got this name - wifimap.co.uk- Check out this article
Microsoft creates world's first WiFi map
Low-flying aircraft dispatched to gather information for Microsoft’s alternative to GPS.
Microsoft and Google are currently battling it out to produce detailed maps of every corner of the Earth. But while Google is using satellite images to build up a complete picture of the world for its Maps service, Microsoft is attempting something very different.
According to the FT, the Redmond giant is building the world's first WiFi map, by sending out cars and low-flying flying aircraft to track down millions of wireless networks across the globe. The process has already begun in the US and is expected to expand to the UK and other countries shortly.:razz:
Any Appraisals? Thanks
Microsoft creates world's first WiFi map
Low-flying aircraft dispatched to gather information for Microsoft’s alternative to GPS.
Microsoft and Google are currently battling it out to produce detailed maps of every corner of the Earth. But while Google is using satellite images to build up a complete picture of the world for its Maps service, Microsoft is attempting something very different.
According to the FT, the Redmond giant is building the world's first WiFi map, by sending out cars and low-flying flying aircraft to track down millions of wireless networks across the globe. The process has already begun in the US and is expected to expand to the UK and other countries shortly.:razz:
Any Appraisals? Thanks
