> For the records I do not think that this is important since the
> whole 
> purpose of the program is accessing this data, but the other
> objections 
> are significant enough that I do not see much value in having this 
> packaged.

I agree that Steve's last point got me, too. As long as one has to
check the created config file manually there is no point in automating
the rest of it.

> > That is actually a good point. I wonder if using a local copy might
> > be
> > a good alternative.
> 
> Obviously not, since it would quickly become stale considering the 
> nature of the data.

This I don't understand. The way I understand it these are legit
offerings by universities, telcos, etc. Why should they become stale?

Michael
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