2007 May 18 updated
2007 May 18 updated
“Online search giant Google today added an extra feature to Google Maps
to simplify the creation of maps mash-ups so users can quickly share the results.My Maps -- based on the concept of "create and share" -- will democratise map
making in a profound way, Carl Sjogreen, Google ANZ senior product manager, said.
A mash-up is a Web site or application that combines content from a variety of
sources into an integrated experience.Users, once logged-in, can embed videos from YouTube, text, photos or anything
from a Web page, as well as draw lines or shapes and mark locations with icons to personalise their map, according Sjogreen. It's the first time that Google has offered such functionality -- including customised map drawing tools and links to other Internet content -- within Google Maps.Once a map has been created users can share the map with family and friends,
or make it available to anyone trawling the World Wide Web by making it public.Sjogreen believes My Maps is easier to use compared to existing mash up sites
already using Google Maps API (application programming interface) which
offer similar experiences -- customised maps with rich embedded content."While the Maps API gives programmers the flexibility to build custom applications with full control over how the map operates on their site, My Maps is a simple 'out of the box' way for everyone to easily build rich custom maps and make their content searchable and accessible on Google Maps itself.”
Look at the great number and variety of Google Gadgets available for YOUR CUSTOM
Google Home page
Example==>
and ==>
Wikipedia search ==>
and, and, and, and, ....
Today may go down in history as the day when Google started charging for apps ==> Come on down, Google Apps, the price is right
Information Week ==>
Google Targets Microsoft With Launch Of Business Application
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