> This seems a bit arbitrary, but I would like to either write an app, > or mapplet etc, where I can locate all McDonalds locations within say > North America, and then return data regarding things such as, the > average density of McDonalds/square mile, distance between adjacent > McDonalds restaurants, and so on.
Maps are maps. If you want to search specifically for business data, the Google AJAX Search API might do what you want. The data can be obtained with geo content, and you can analyse the geo content. You don't need a map for any of that. When using any data outside of the context it was provided for, you need to be wary of terms and conditions imposed. I don't suppose a McDonalds/Squaremile figure would upset anyone, but scraping the data to keep your own copy of the locations of every store might. cheers, Ross K --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
