Does MapPoint 2000 register all of its classes for....

Does MapPoint 2000 register all of its classes for automation in the Windows® system registry during setup ?
Where could I find more information about how to automate MapPoint ?

Check http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?URL=/library/officedev/mappoint/BIZAboutProgramming.htm for detailed programming information around the new MapPoint 2002 product.