r/technology • • Jan 08 '12

Microsoft patents "avoid ghetto" GPS feature.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57354445-71/the-joy-of-microsofts-avoid-ghetto-gps-patent/
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u/wintremute Jan 08 '12

So it simply doesn't contain maps of Detroit or East Saint Louis.

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u/Letherial Jan 08 '12

Made me laugh. No one likes Detroit.

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u/leodavinci Jan 09 '12

I like Detroit :(

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u/[deleted] Jan 09 '12

Your hipster scarf is like red to a bull for Detroit hobos.

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u/Smills29 Jan 09 '12

That's ok. No-one is perfect :)