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It's kind of amazing how well Google did without a first mover advantage here. MapQuest launched in 1996. Google Maps launched in 2005.

• treis 7y ago
  The advantage of Google Search and the willingness to lose millions (billions?) Of dollars on a product is a powerful combination.
  • mattm 7y ago
    It didn't work for Google+
    • macintux 7y ago
      The only thing more powerful than money is the network effect.