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Google Maps (XKCD)

by Shah

Today’s XKCD comic is truly funny and the situation depicted can occur in real life.

Apparently Google assumes you're traveling during the ferry's normal operating hours. We lost two hours circling that damn lake (to say nothing of the Straw Man).

Alt text: Apparently Google assumes you’re traveling during the ferry’s normal operating hours.  We lost two hours circling that damn lake (to say nothing of the Straw Man).

It reminds me of an episode of Doctor Who - The Sontaran Stratagem. Nav-sats can be deadly.

Watch the video below.

Do you trust Google Maps or the readings of your GPS?

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This entry was posted by Shah on Monday, August 11th, 2008 at 3:58 am and is filed under Technology, ile maurice, mauritius, xkcd.