Der er ingen tvivl om at Google har givet os alle et fantastisk værktøj at arbejde med når man vil vise, dele, opdele, udstille, fremstille, osv. kort til fælles og eget brug. Det brand som der er fulgt med hænger ved og det er der hvor man som almindelig forbruger skal kunne skelne hvad er Google og hvad er egentlig afsender ...
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No doubt Google has given us all a great tool to work with come it to sharing, splitting, displaying, creating, etc. maps for common and/or private use. The Google brand sticks with it and people must start being critical on the message sent - where do Google end and where do the map story teller take over?
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The Google applications Maps, Earth and Street View are as controversial as they are popular. They have helped to protect lives in the devastating fires in Australia. But they can also be exploited for political ends.
Fires are burning in Weerite, Murmungee and Murrindindi. But how serious is it? Is it safe to drive through Baynton? Can you get back to Woodside? Is the situation in Bunzip State Park under control?
PHOTO GALLERY: THE PROS AND CONS OF GOOGLE MAPS MASHUPS
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In recent days, an estimated 166 people fell victim to bushfires in southern Australia. Emergency response agencies were stretched far beyond their means. When it comes to catastrophes throwing large stretches of territory into chaos, one of the most important things is to have effective methods of pooling and disseminating up-to-date information. That also helps to keep the public informed and to make sure that their queries don't flood the communications infrastructure. [...]
Read more: http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,606669,00.html
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