On 2/13/06, Tim Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > I've just purchased MapXtreme 2004 SDK from MapInfo (UK), and they say they > can't license me due to problems with their licensing software? Does anyone > know if this is just localized to the UK, or are people from other corners of > the world having the same support problems? Is anyone who is licensed from UK > MapInfo also experiencing this? I've been unable to get a license since Weds > last week. Luckily my evaluation lasted until Friday, but now it's expired > I've not been able to do any MapXtreme work this week. > > I've been told we've got to wait till they've sorted the problem with their > licensing software - which sounds rediculous - they couldn't offer any remedy > at all. > > Am I going mad, or are other people getting screwed over by MapInfo? I've > just spent £4000 on their stuff and I can't use it. > > Kind regards all. > > Tim
I would recommend Mapserver over MapXtreme http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/ I tested it head to head with MapXtreme and ArcIMS about 6 years ago, picked Mapserver, and never looked back. Mapserver is open source, it is very fast, it has a fantastic support base. Rich -- Richard Greenwood [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.greenwoodmap.com _______________________________________________ MapInfo-L mailing list [email protected] http://www.directionsmag.com/mailman/listinfo/mapinfo-l
