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- fullofshit, on 04/10/2008, -31/+95GREAT! Now we can blame Microsoft for real life crashes.
- mvisa, on 04/10/2008, -6/+53So many immature anti-microsoft comments, hey, looks like good software, has been tested properly and has taken a long time to develop and is BEING GIVEN AWAY FREE. Why complain? Don't use it if you don't want to.
- Remmiz, on 04/10/2008, -7/+23Anyone else hate websites that create a pop-up when you double click on words? I am a mass clicker reader and this is incredibly annoying.
- Donwangugi, on 04/10/2008, -2/+16What I think people do not realize is the difference between this and other traffic related software. GPS systems use already loaded data to show the user where a traffic jam is already in place. However, traffic jams usually result in more jams and those jams be created, in part, by you. Microsoft's algorithm is supposed to guess where traffic jams will be created. Using side streets is not always faster than avoiding the jams because more jams are created on those streets. This software will determine which route will be better for the user. It is a step ahead of simple GPS systems. Nice work Microsoft, hope it works like you promised.
- Amazetbm, on 04/10/2008, -21/+35In major cities, there is already a tool to help you avoid traffic jams. The commuter rail system.
- azpat, on 04/10/2008, -1/+14For those interested in the computer science behind it, here's a link to the MSR Research Paper. (PDF) http://research.microsoft.com/~horvitz/AmbientAI_K ...
- workmaj4, on 04/10/2008, -7/+19So in other words, you're saying you can avoid traffic jams, but you may still be delayed by major crashes?
- pantala, on 04/10/2008, -0/+12The reason why this is different: Microsoft's models take into account additional load on side-streets due to increased traffic on free/highways. Your TomTom will probably always route you off the freeway if there is an accident ahead, but the Microsoft model may keep you on the freeway due to heavier congestion on the side-roads.
- inactive, on 04/10/2008, -0/+8iPhone's google maps?
1- Its NOT iPhone's its GOOGLE'S!
2- Google maps install is available and HAS BEEN AVAILABLE for smartphones BEFORE the iphone! - inactive, on 04/10/2008, -4/+12Wow, that's a fantastic idea if your place of business happens to be near a rail station.
- tehl3x, on 04/10/2008, -0/+8Yes it does, double click a word. I'm using Firefox 3 beta 5 with AdBlock Plus. It's a "dictionary" feature that the NYT uses.
- inactive, on 04/10/2008, -6/+14Then you sound like a true Digger.
- krets, on 04/10/2008, -1/+8Believe it or not, there are other phones capable of doing the things that your stupid iPhone can do. Any phone with the Palm operating system can download a Google maps program and see traffic patterns.
I would imagine there is something similar for Windows Mobile... - DarkShroud, on 04/10/2008, -0/+6How cleaver using a $ instead of an S. What are you 5?
- dho331, on 04/10/2008, -3/+9Vista doesn't suck, I love it.
- tnoy, on 04/10/2008, -0/+5They already have a suite of applications and services dedicated to allowing people to telecommute. You're mistaking your apparent dislike of Microsoft for general ignorance.
- infinityredux, on 04/10/2008, -1/+5Had this said "Google" or "Apple" instead of MS this would have gotten 1000+ diggs by now
- DarkShroud, on 04/10/2008, -0/+4Google maps belongs to Google not the iPhone. And no Google maps doesn't do the same thing as this, read the article.
- inactive, on 04/10/2008, -0/+4"Put your considerable weight behind the idea of remote office work. Keep people home more, less congestion, less fuel used in pointless commuting, less damage to the environment."
UM THEY ARE !
Actually the use or terminal services and Citrix partnered is one of the only viable ways to work from home on a corporate desktop like you would be from work itself ! You can thank people like MICROSOFT and CITRIX for making this possible.
Now if only Apple created something that was as useful as Microsoft, and just just something trendy...
PS- Yes I know about VPN but that means you need to consider people messing around on their own computer and having to support their own screwups. Plus many places use VPN plus citrix/terminal services - mvisa, on 04/10/2008, -0/+4"The Clearflow system will be freely available as part of the company’s Live.com site (maps.live.com) for 72 cities in the United States."
Don't troll, you know its available for everyone. - inactive, on 04/10/2008, -2/+6God I hope is just as GOOD AS VISTA!
- ski2sea, on 04/10/2008, -0/+4I don't think it needs to be better, does it? Many people don't actually own a GPS unit, and this service is free.
- scy1192, on 04/10/2008, -0/+3"...plans to introduce a Web-based service..."
at least read the description - asskicker32, on 04/10/2008, -0/+3and if it were Apple, it would be Crash different... amirite?
go ahead and digg me down, I deserve it. - ha1f, on 04/10/2008, -2/+4That's blasphemy on digg.
- musicme1, on 04/10/2008, -1/+3 I think it is a good idea that Microsoft is creating a tool for traffic congestion.
The traffic is always crazy in Seattle, and I think the tool will help. - chriskeyes, on 04/15/2008, -0/+2Read the article. Or read Donwanquqi's comment:
"What I think people do not realize is the difference between this and other traffic related software. GPS systems use already loaded data to show the user where a traffic jam is already in place. However, traffic jams usually result in more jams and those jams be created, in part, by you. Microsoft's algorithm is supposed to guess where traffic jams will be created. Using side streets is not always faster than avoiding the jams because more jams are created on those streets. This software will determine which route will be better for the user. It is a step ahead of simple GPS systems. Nice work Microsoft, hope it works like you promised." - eightballrj, on 04/10/2008, -0/+2You have it all wrong.. you save billions by turning RIGHT!
- 6minuteabs, on 04/11/2008, -0/+2Does anyone read anymore or even know anything about the businesses you comment on? Every major local site today has broad realtime traffic coverage. There's nothing "theoretical" about it.
- idiotboyCJ, on 04/10/2008, -3/+4Now if we can just take care of the tool that caused the traffic jam!
- ryleyleckie, on 04/10/2008, -0/+1c
- waspinator, on 04/10/2008, -0/+1d?
- lime148, on 04/11/2008, -0/+1More like in after digg.
- pyro0, on 04/10/2008, -2/+3nice article
- asskicker32, on 04/10/2008, -1/+2In every town there is already a tool to help you avoid traffic jams. Its called your feet.
Try walking, hippie - blankuser, on 04/10/2008, -1/+2Hahaha!
- xxpor, on 04/10/2008, -0/+1in major cities, which the OP constrained the suggestion to, there is also probably a subway/underground/metro system or a bustaxi system. Obviously, the buses and taxi's would be subject to the same traffic jams but the more people who use them, the less traffic there would be anyway. Also, some frequently jammed locations have dedicated bus lanes or HOV lanes. The first example I can think of is the NJ approach to the Lincoln tunnel. The side of the helix for regular traffic is always jammed, but the buses in the bus lane fly by.
- PawFox, on 04/10/2008, -2/+3I see what you did there....
- fatTJ, on 04/10/2008, -1/+2You Do Know that subways run on rails, right?
- AlgnPelotudo, on 04/10/2008, -0/+1b
- Heaiser, on 04/10/2008, -2/+3Get NoScript.
- 6minuteabs, on 04/11/2008, -0/+0Any of Google's, Yahoo's, or Microsoft's mobile apps run on any RIM device, any Windows Mobile device, any J2ME enabled device (oh *****, I just named almost every phone in existence). The only thing iPhone has on all those is it comes preinstalled.
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