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• Future space robots may think for themselves
The key rests with software algorithms that help robots make command decisions on their own. Fink's group has begun testing such algorithms by using three small rovers and a camera that looks down on a simulated indoor landscape.
• How to Start a Virtual Assistant Business
Depending on your budget, you might opt to upgrade your equipment or software. The latest version of Microsoft or Mac software will ensure more efficiency, or at the very least establish a planned replacement schedule as you generate revenue.
• Security firm: AOL has hole in IM software
BOSTON - A security hole in widely used versions of AOL's instant-messaging program could let a crook grab control of a victim's computer, according to a security firm that says AOL's steps to repair the problem don't go far enough. Core Security ...
• Microsoft rolls out Live Search improvements
The software maker also added some glitz to its entertainment search results. Now, name searches for celebrities turn up photos, thumbnail-sized videos, and new features like the "Celebrity xRank," which gauges whether online buzz around a certain ...
• Wal-Mart to log guns sold, then used in crimes
He did not say how long it would take to implement all the changes, but noted that software must still be created for an internal log of guns later used in crimes. Suarez said his company may receive some pressure from gun rights groups, but added ...

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» Ammap - Service for creating and supplying customized, interactive maps, to be used on websites for a monthly fee.
» Cartografx Corporation - Vector-based topographical, political, and bathymetric World Atlas for Windows.
» Centennia Software - Publishes the Centennia Historical Atlas, a map-based guide to the history of Europe and the Middle East from 1000 A.D. to the present.
» Digital Wisdom - Publisher of Mountain High Maps, relief map projections and globe views encompassing the world, continents, and individual countries on CD-ROM. Catalog, images, and detailed map specifications.
» EverlyMap - Create GIS maps by editing shapefiles, tracing automated downloads of USGS PhotoMaps from Terraserver, or entry of survey calls from land deeds. For use by non-professionals. Shareware.
» Map Academy - Topo map software featuring USGS topographical maps on CD ROM.
» Map Trails - Digital topographic mapping software with GPS compatibility.
» Maps a la carte, Inc. - Allows creation and download of TopoZone.com custom topographic maps by subscription. Free demo subscription.
» Maps4.com - Collection of interactive, vector format Flash maps for Flash designers. Macromedia Flash 5 format FLA file (the source code) for the maps allows them to be modified.
» MarcoSoft, Inc. - Street level mapping system, with GPS support, for hand-held computers (USA).
» Memory Map - GPS compatible digital maps for PDAs and Windows.
» Tumonz - Offers an electronic map of New Zealand. Includes FAQs, downloadable user guide, updates, and describes uses for hunting, fishing, hiking, and travel and with GPS.