http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2011/10/google-warns-that-rate-limits-overage-fees-are-coming-to-maps-api.ars
This could affect sites that a lot of hams use. aprs.fi and pskreporter come to mind. qrz.com will potentially be affected, but they already charge for access, and can just raise rates to cover. It will make a more compelling case for using openstreetmap, although they may also need a model that brings them some income to cover increased demand. This is one of the first cases of google taking an API that's become widely used, and squeezing it. It will be interesting to follow. _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-hams Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-hams More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
