> Were there any significant competing maps APIs for the web in 2005? Don't forget about services beyond providing Maps APIs. Google Maps basically killed the

> Were there any significant competing maps APIs for the web in 2005? Don't forget about services beyond providing Maps APIs. Google Maps basically killed the need for a standalone GPS purchase (Garmin/TomTom) as well as purchasing upgraded maps for existing GPS systems, including those built into a car. Am I complaining? No, but Google gave away for free something that once would've been hundreds of dollars in software. I'm surprised TomTom and Garmin weren't put out of business yet from it, but they survived on their niche products.