Re:Was Google Earth Stolen?
by helij on Tuesday October 19, 2021 @07:11PM
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It is obvious because that is how you move a big physical map. You pull it towards or away from yourself to view specific area, just like with a mouse. That's how it was done since first maps. It's just obvious to move a big piece of paper on the table that way.
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Re:Was Google Earth Stolen?
by jackcviers3 on Tuesday October 19, 2021 @08:41PM
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It's not that - it's the inertial glide to a stop that makes it feel like a big piece of paper that was innovative at the time. See my other comment.