Re:Linux Journal Ceases Publication: An Awkward Goodbye
by Izkata on Thursday August 08, 2019 @09:32AM
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Maps, at least, I've completely replaced with Citymapper. Due to its goal it doesn't work everywhere, but in a supported area I've found it to be completely superior to Google Maps. So there is competition.
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Re:Linux Journal Ceases Publication: An Awkward Goodbye
by LameRubberDucky on Thursday August 08, 2019 @11:02AM
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Citymapper uses Google Maps. In what way is it competition?
Re:Linux Journal Ceases Publication: An Awkward Goodbye
by jannes on Thursday August 08, 2019 @11:57AM
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I suppose it's competition in urban navigation, but not competition in map tiles.
Re:Linux Journal Ceases Publication: An Awkward Goodbye
by skinnymuch on Thursday August 08, 2019 @12:13PM
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They use Google Maps so it’s worse for Google vs using Maps directly. But you’re still using them.