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A Web map odyssey

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  • A Web map odyssey

    A Web map odyssey

    MSN's directions had one big problem: I would have had to jump a road divider.

    Published: July 19, 2006 -- 11:49 GMT (04:49 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • A Web map odyssey

    A Web map odyssey

    Google took me on a circuitous, sometimes confusing route.

    Published: July 19, 2006 -- 11:49 GMT (04:49 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • A Web map odyssey

    A Web map odyssey

    Yahoo's directions were a bit pokey, but they got me to my destination.

    Published: July 19, 2006 -- 11:49 GMT (04:49 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • A Web map odyssey

    A Web map odyssey

    America Online's MapQuest took me onto a highway, which would have been trouble at rush hour.

    Published: July 19, 2006 -- 11:49 GMT (04:49 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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Bill Detwiler

By Bill Detwiler | July 19, 2006 -- 11:49 GMT (04:49 PDT) | Topic: Tech Industry

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The directions suggested heavily trafficked routes and one odd maneuver--but also included decent scenery.

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A Web map odyssey

MSN's directions had one big problem: I would have had to jump a road divider.

Published: July 19, 2006 -- 11:49 GMT (04:49 PDT)

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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