Let’s Talk Data

Googlization of Data — finally!

First there was MapQuest, and Yahoo!Maps, Rand McNally, even Triple A got into the act.

All of these free mapping tools were so cool.

Suddenly it became downright gauche to ask for directions! (What? You don’t have internet access? You don’t have a printer??)

But I think that GIS and data coming to life using hacked versions of Google Maps is the ultimate form of putting business techniques to use for public benefit. I’m thinking that some clever person will upload a roster of Boy Scouts and figure out the best place to hold meetings based on where everyone actually lives….or something else completely PRACTICAL. (sigh)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/08/AR2005060801632.html