11.1 is pretty interesting. For my maps in particular, the overlay of zip code tiles is something I hold a copyright to and enforce it strongly. I also limit how that content can be accessed with a fairly robust algorithm which only permits my maps to display it, or those of a subscriber. With 11.1, Googe has the right to take my tiles and use them for other purposes without compensation to me. That certainly doesn't seem right nor fair.
The big question is this a "Big Brother" issue or are they just going to use 11.1 as a way of promoting the use of the maps. For example, taking a screen shot of my zip code application and including it in some sort of ad would require USNaviguide (my company) to approve the use of the images. With 11.1, Google can do as it pleases without even letting me know they are doing so. That would be ok. Pretty awesome changes here. With Yahoo potentially going belly up and Microsoft already an evil enterprise, the only other alternative is the OSM and OL approach, which isn't that bad either. -John Coryat http://maps.huge.info http://www.usnaviguide.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps API" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Google-Maps-API?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
