What's New at MP2K Magazine - 10/3/2002   Welcome to another edition of the MP2K Magazine Update. MP2K Magazine brings you the latest news and information about Microsoft MapPoint and related Microsoft geography products and includes programming articles, tutorials, and more features. This is the first newsletter to go out in html format and hope the new look will be attractive to both readers and advertisers.   This week's contents   - news   - articles   - extras   advertisement MapBridge is a powerful, easy-to-use addition to MapPoint® that provides mapping and reporting on current Census variables from within MapPoint. MapBridge enhances MapPoint’s analysis capabilities and outputs directly to Excel and PowerPoint. For More information click here.     News   Mapping Analytics Announces MapBridge Mapping Analytics announces the release of MapBridge, an Add-In for Microsoft MapPoint® that provides demographic data retrieval and analysis functionality.   Epiphany helps Microsoft shine .Net light Microsoft and CRM software company Epiphany aim to show how open Web services standards can lead to fruitful collaboration   Mapping Solutions releases Map-In-A-Box The new Map-In-A-Box product aims to make desktop mapping more user-friendly and productive   MapPoint Feature Available On-line in PDF format A MapPoint supplement recently appeared in a European GIS magazine featuring tutorials, partner solutions, and a clear explanation of MapPoint and MapPoint .NET strategy.   Microsoft and AT&T Unveil Mobile Map Services The two companies aim to deliver location-based services (LBS) such as driving directions, locations of other users and business contacts, and more.   Articles   Map-In-A-Box Puts MapPoint Maps Into MapInfo Mapping Solution's new product seamlessly ties the functionality of Microsoft's MapPoint 2002 into MapInfo Corp.'s full-featured geographic information system (GIS) - MapInfo Professional (versions 6.0 and higher).   Extras   Link To MP2K Magazine Place a link to www.mp2kmag.com on your personal or company web site for a chance to win a free full license of MapPoint 2002. Three copies of the book MapPoint 2002 For Dummies will also be awarded. Let us know after you've placed the link by sending an e-mail here.   Additional Coverage Areas The first ever MP2KMag reader poll asks readers to vote for the next coverage area for MapPoint. Presently, MapPoint 2002 is available in North American and European editions. Want to see an Asian or South American version? Let the MapPoint Team know by placing your vote!   Norman, OK Large Format Map Finally, thanks to Locarta Technologies for providing this photo of a large format map of the City of Norman, OK (Go UO!). It measured 30"x44" and was created in MapPoint for a local elementary school by Locarta employee, Kate Burch.       Finally, consider writing for us. A description of a recent solution or project you've worked on, an innovative code sample, a tutorial, anything is welcome and will be reviewed and edited for publication. Become an MP2K Author! Archives of the MP2K Update are available on-line here. Contact Jane Elliott for advertising and sponsorship opportunities. Eric Frost ___________________________________________________ To request this newsletter in text-only format, send an email to website@mp2kmag.com?subject=text To unsubscribe from this newsletter send a blank email to newsletter-unsubscribe@mp2kmag.com. To subscribe to this newsletter from the web site, look for the red "Update Me!" box.