Mash-ups Are Overrated

Every web 2.0 app/project/site needs a google/yahoo! map. It's right there in the rules. But why? What does a map do for us? Why are maps so great? Physical location-based applications are vital to the current paradigm of pervasive and ubiquitous computing. But does an online map do anything, much less fit the context? The devices need to be location-aware for any real good to come of all this.

The article makes some points, some relevant, some asinine.

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