WebMicrosoft backing OpenStreetMap, creating Google Maps competitor Microsoft backing OpenStreetMap, creating Google Maps competitor / By investing into open-source mapping service OpenStreetMap, it appears as though Microsoft is trying to help build a competitor to Google Maps. By Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andr
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