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First, Google launched Google Earth. Then, Microsoft launched MSN Virtual Earth. Are there any differences? Well yes, if you work at Apple HQ. Take a peek at Google picture here, and Microsoft's here.

If you know what a Bourne Shell is, care about Middle Eastern politics, and have a sense of humor, you will enjoy this.

An interesting view of how will be the future of telecomunication economics: based on presence management.

Answers.com definition for Vista: A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through an opening, as between rows of buildings or trees. I think the key word here is distant. Window Vista site here.

• People's Bank of China establishes the Renminbi, or people's money, in December 1948. The currency is more commonly called the yuan.
• The yuan is fixed at 2.42 to the dollar from 1953 to 1972 - the height of China's Soviet-style planned economy.
• China introduces a dual track currency system. The yuan is maintained for domestic use only, while foreigners are required to use foreign exchange certificates.
• China adopts current account convertibility in 1996. The yuan trades in a narrow band of 8.28 to the dollar
• July 2005: China announces a shake-up in the way it values its currency. It ditches the dollar peg in favour of a basket of currencies.

At this moment, trades at 8.11, but now it can vary, which is good, I guess...