Outlook Map Plugin

Microsoft has just launched a plug-in for Outlook providing the capability to view maps DIRECTLY from within Outlook 2000 - 2007

New Microsoft Outlook Plugin Available...

I have installed the plugin - and it’s a clear example of how Microsoft’s is going to be able to leverage their suite of Live services.

The download was about 2.9 MB’s and was extremely easy to install, although make sure you actually have Outlook closed first!

This plugin will run on either Windows XP, or Windows 2000 and Outlook 2002 or Outlook 2003/2007

There are no options to set, or configuration changes to make...


How Do I Use It?

When I opened a new event in my Outlook Calendar, a new tab was present - "Location". (Without the plugin, only the Appointment and Scheduling tabs would be present.)

Clicking on the Location tab displays an imbedded map powered by Windows Live Local. A map of the events location should be displayed automatically based on the location entered for the event, as in the image below...

Besides displaying a map, it also offers other features found on Windows Local Live including the ability to get directions, switch between a road or aerial view. It also offers one other option, that ties in nicely with Outlook: allows you to add travel time, based on estimated data from Windows Live Local, to your appointment in Outlook.

Grab the download here:

http://outlook.local.live.com/minisites/local/outlook/default.aspx

Since this article was written Microsoft has WITHDRAWN this plug-in due to technical issues.

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