 |
IIS6
Metabase Replication & Site Server Replacement Solution" instead of the Maximizing
Revenue?
Click Here |
Recent Articles |
Are
You Sabotaging Your Site's Online Visibility?
A recent study of New Zealand's Top 100 Companies by Web Rank Ltd (more info here:
http://www.webrank.biz/Top100NZ.htm) has revealed that every single one of New
Zealand's leading companies have...
Microsoft
and China: The Cost Of Doing Business
Everyone knows right China is ripe for business, particularly the e-business.
The population of China has number of well over 1 billion people for some years
now and they are growing by leaps and bounds...
Hours Not So Happy At British Pubs
The long-standing tradition of happy hour in pubs would appear to be on its way
out in Britain. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) announced they would
no longer endorse or allow happy hour...
Worldwide
Raids on Illegal Filesharing
Law enforcement authorities from around the world raided illegal filesharing networks,
making arrests and seizing computers. Today's assault led by the FBI hammered...
|
|
|
10.20.05
India:
Stop Looking At Me, Google!
 By
Jason Lee Miller
When you're president of a nation whose mountainous borders are dotted with gunners
out to kill you, directions to your house are the last thing you want to send
them. Even though Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam spoke more on behalf of
developing nations during his complaint to Google Earth, the 2001 terrorist attack
on Parliament couldn't have been far from his mind.
Google launched Google Earth last June and the service has since caused a flurry
of concern among national governments the world over about the detailed satellite
imagery now at the fingertips of anyone interested. Aerial photographs of the
White House and the US Capitol have been blocked out for security reasons, and
other countries are asking for the same consideration.
Exhibit A is President Kalam, who at a meeting with police officials in Hyderabad
expressed concern about Google's mapping and imagery service. Kalam complained
that "developing countries, which are already in danger of terrorist attacks,
have been singularly chosen to provide such high resolutions," as the AP reports.
Google Earth also provides images of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the president's home,
and other government buildings in the Indian capital.
The Times of India quoted science and technology secretary V.S. Ramamoorthy, who
agreed with the president. "What is a matter of great concern is the sufficient
resolution provided by the satellite images on Google Earth posing a security
threat to various installations," said Ramamoorthy.
India joins Thailand, South Korea, Australia, The Netherlands, and the US Army
in criticizing Google Earth and the sensitive information it could provide enemies.
Google says they're willing to work out the kinks with India and others.
"Google takes governmental concerns about Google Earth and Google Maps very
seriously. Google welcomes dialogue with governments, and we will be happy to
talk to Indian authorities about any concerns they may have," Google spokeswoman
Debbie Frost told Wired News.
While governmental agencies have complained about security issues, the general
population seems to cheer Google on. Interesting images are found often, like
the face of Jesus in a South American sand dune, and a swastika shaped building
in San Diego.
About
the Author:
Jason L. Miller is a staff writer for WebProNews covering technology and business.
|
