Microsoft has released a beta version of
Virtual Earth.
The new beta has many features like direction signs on one way streets and a option to save your search as a link.
Another feature is the "locate me" function that finds the user via a small downloadable program or his IP address.
This feature is a great visualization for those who still believe in internet anonymousity.
As expected from Microsoft, the new tool is full of features but not intuitive to operate and not very stable.
The maps jump when you zoom in and require you to reorient after every change.
