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		notimetorelax on Sept 28, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A Letter from Tim Cook on Maps > Inaccurate mapping data is, after all, a (relatively) finite problem. Not if you live in the area that has very low resolution maps. IMHO "finite problem" is an antithesis to accurate maps. Mapping requires constant improvement. For example roads in the area where I live have been modified 3 times in last 5 years.

bluthru on Sept 28, 2012 [–]

The rate of map refining will always be quicker than the rate of building roads.

jlgreco on Sept 28, 2012 | | [–]

Always? No. That does not happen by itself, that only happens if you are willing to invest vast resources to see it through.

tomrod on Sept 28, 2012 | | [–]

On average. Not in the tails.

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