Microsoft Vine
Microsoft Vine was a service used to keep in touch with people in case of an emergency. [1]
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[edit] Usage
According to the Microsoft Vine web site:
"The Microsoft Vine Beta connects you to the people and places you care about most, when it matters. Stay in touch with family and friends, be informed when someone needs help. Get involved to create great communities. Use alerts, reports and your personal dashboard to stay in touch, informed and involved." [2]
According to the Microsoft Vine Facebook page, Vine could be used to:
- Get help with childcare
- Connect with trusted neighbors
- Report a last-minute field change [3]
It could also be used to contact family members in case of events such as a fire or medical emergency.
[edit] Cancellation
Microsoft made the decision to discontinue Microsoft Vine effective 11 October, 2010; a notice was placed on the main Vine page on 10 September, 2010.[4]
Other planned devices included:
[edit] References
- ^ "Microsoft Vine is Twitter for Emergencies". http://mashable.com/2009/04/28/microsoft-vine/.
- ^ "Microsoft Vine". http://www.vine.net/.
- ^ "Microsoft To Shut Down Disaster Communication Service Vine". http://www.facebook.com/pages/Microsoft-Vine/87254316053.
- ^ "Microsoft Vine is Twitter for Emergencies". http://techcrunch.com/2010/09/10/microsoft-to-shut-down-disaster-communication-service-vine/.
- ^ "Microsoft's Vine to reach out in emergencies". http://www.technewsworld.com/story/66936.html?wlc=1247189302.
[edit] External links
- Microsoft Vine's blog
- http://www.vine.net Microsoft Vine official Web site (discontinued)
