I poked at it a little (the site is really slow ?) I believe those are all static maps, you do not need a server add-in.
I did an article showing how to do a repetitive export:
http://www.mp2kmag.com/articles.asp?...omate.mappoint If you need help I am available and could probably do it in just a few hours.
The acquisition gives MapPoint .NET a customer base and momentum to go after MapQuest (owned by AOL) it should not affect the desktop product evolution or plans I don't think.