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Comments on: Google Maps for walkers, Microsoft Virtual Earth expand

Google opens up walking directions on Google Maps to more people, while Microsoft expands Virtual Earth imagery to cover more cities around the world.

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by eccesignum July 22, 2008 8:55 AM PDT: It appears to be available for the Metro Detroit area as well.; Like this Reply to this comment


by EXQVIRE_VERVM July 22, 2008 9:01 AM PDT: Available in Boulder, CO as well.; Like this Reply to this comment


by swrobel July 22, 2008 9:25 AM PDT: That second screenshot actually shows driving directions...; Like this Reply to this comment


by FlixLover July 22, 2008 9:28 AM PDT: I'm not sure I'd follow their London directions taking you around 20 blocks to get to a shop 4 blocks away. ;-); Like this Reply to this comment


by cmdrpookie July 22, 2008 1:14 PM PDT: Maybe the second screenshot IS their walking directions. Trying a couple of simple routes near my home in Ottawa Canada shows that Google let this feature out of the lab a little too early...; Like this Reply to this comment


by elinormills July 24, 2008 7:58 AM PDT: I switched the London map to walking directions from driving directions. Thanks for pointing that out!; Like this Reply to this comment

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