On 25/10/2010 21:16, Iain Simpson wrote:
I've just been looking at the Nominatim reverse-geocoding facility
(http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Nominatim) which I think would do
what I want.
but
Currently the details page creates a high load on the server and is only
>intended as a debugging aide, as a result no xml api is currently
provided.
>Scraping or heavy use is likely to result in an IP ban.
Currently the details page creates a high load on the server and is only
intended as a debugging aide, as a result no xml api is currently
provided. Scraping or heavy use is likely to result in an IP ban.
I am currently taking about 500 photos per week.
What is an acceptable use and are there any alternatives ?
Firstly, for reverse geocoding, you probably won't be using the "Details
page", so I don't think that section applies.
Though see the Nominatim usage policy, it says bulk geocoding is NOT
encouraged: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Nominatim_usage_policy
Mapquest provide their own Nominatim service - I don't think it has any
specified limits, so I think it would be fine for your use.
http://open.mapquestapi.com/nominatim/
Or you could install/setup an instance of Nominatim on your own
server/PC, though that is rather complicated. And it will need a lot of
memory / hard disk space if you are using a large chunk of the world.
Craig
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