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Google Maps is easier to use than Mapquest and Yahoo Maps.

Remember how you’ve always wanted to link to a web site with a bunch of stars signifying locations. You can. Any page, you can generate a direct link to, or email it to someone.

You can actually drag around the map to see the surrounding area.

The technology is significant beyond simply a good map interface. It uses a technology called “Ajax” Asynchronous Javascript + XML to make it where you don’t have to reload the page to get more information. This same technology is also used on Google Suggest and also from withing Google mail.

If you’re using Mozilla, you can make a shortcut so you type in “gdirections {location}” and it will come up automatically from your home or office.