Microsoft Vine is a service that is used to keep in touch with people in case of an emergency. ^[1]

Contents 1 Usage 2 Platforms 3 References 4 External links

[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 case 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] Platforms

Currently Vine works with Windows XP with SP2, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Other planned devices include:

• any computer at all
• browsers
• voice and landline telephones
• satellite phones
• OnStar ^[4]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Microsoft Vine