Jon Stockill wrote: > Lennard wrote: > >> Dave F. wrote: >> >> >>> Has anybody enquired to the National Grid so see if they have & are >>> willing to release a database of their infrastructure? >>> >> I think I can safely predict their answer, both short and long versions. >> >> Short: "no" >> >> Long: "In the interest of national security, we regret to inform you >> that we can not provide you with the coordinates and other details of >> our national grid. Oh, and where do you live exactly, again?" >> > > I doubt that - since they *have* published the info already in an effort > to avoid the fun problems you get when combining a JCB and water > main/power line/gas main/all of the above. > > There's a whole bunch of shapefiles available, but the licensing isn't > particularly helpful. Asking the right people may get us permission to > use it. > > Jon > > _______________________________________________ > newbies mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/newbies > > > Thanks for the replies. I don't suppose you have a link or do you have to specifically ask for them?
What is he etiquette for asking a utility/authority departments for information? Would it carry more weight if one the originators of OSM did the deed? Dave F. _______________________________________________ newbies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/newbies
