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What is the difference between the Virtual Earth platform and Windows Live Local?

April 26, 2017difference earth Platform virtual windows live

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What is the difference between the Virtual Earth platform and Windows Live Local?

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A. The Virtual Earth platform powers a variety of consumer, enterprise and government applications. Windows Live Local, an online local search and mapping tool, is powered by Virtual Earth and enables people to learn, discover and explore a specific location. Virtual Earth represents a commitment by Microsoft to produce location-enabling platforms and technology that can be embedded and used with a wide range of enterprise, retail and web-based products delivered by Microsoft and the developer community. Microsoft will continue to enhance Virtual Earth and those improvements will be delivered through Windows Live Local as well as through the APIs.