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Microsoft BOB vs what3words

A side-by-side look at Microsoft BOB and what3words. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft BOB

Microsoft BOB

Home & Family

Microsoft Bob was a software product released by Microsoft in 1995 aimed at providing a user-friendly graphical interface shell for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. It featured an animated dog character named Rover that guided users through various application tasks.

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what3words

what3words

Travel & Location

what3words is a geocoding system that divides the world into 3 meter squares and assigns each square a unique 3 word address. It allows people to easily share their precise location.

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