[Xastir] Making better looking maps

[Brad Douglas]

My apologies.  I didn't realize random Google employees trump legal
documents their high paid lawyers so tediously put together.

That's just me, though.  YMMV. ;-)

On Sat, 2007-08-25 at 19:00 -0500, Gerry Creager wrote:
> The first is a hold-harmless: They don't want to be responsible for 
> stupid user tricks when you use Google Earth in a manner they can't 
> prove is safe.
> 
> The second is to allow them and their license-holders the right and 
> opportunity to see hard-copy output in large volumes.
> 
> I've discussed the first with them directly.  They're intrigued by 
> Xastir (and APRS in general) and see it not as a violation.  Even if 
> used in your car.
> 
> gerry
> 
> Brad Douglas wrote:
> > On Sat, 2007-08-25 at 06:47 -0500, Gerry Creager wrote:
> >> Near as I could tell, it's not on Google's horizon but they're amenable 
> >> to almost any non-terrorist use of Google Maps||Earth.
> >>
> >> I've looked at this a couple of times lately but I'm pure outta cycles 
> >> and interrupt processing right now.
> > 
> > I'd take a good look at GE's license before attempting.  It is decidedly
> > unfriendly to such applications. :(
> > 
> > "Restrictions. You agree not to use the Software in connection with or
> > in conjunction with a system in a vehicle that offers real-time route
> > guidance or turn-by-turn maneuvers. You agree not to use the Software
> > for any bulk printing or downloading of imagery, data or other content."
> > 
> > And that's just the beginning.


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