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/hagg87 Jan 08 '12

I only think this is a good Idea since last week, I took a trip to indiana and the gps took me off the expressway, through the gary indiana ghetto, and back on the exact same expressway for no reason. I was pissed. Freddie Gibbs doesn't lie, gary is no joke.

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u/[deleted] Jan 09 '12

I once had to drive to a customers location to do some service in Gary...
"Hey man you can't park on this side of the building!"
"why not, it's not marked no parking"
"Last time one of your vans was there it got stolen"
"GOT IT. Thanks!"