---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 22:31:05 -0600 From: Jon Lebkowsky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Weblogsky] Map mashups
CNet has an article, "Mapping a revolution with 'mashups' " <http://news.com.com/Mapping%20a%20revolution%20with%20mashups/2009-1025_3-5944608.html?tag=nefd.lede>, that explores various hacks using the Google Maps API with other data sources. "Mashup" is a key convergence technology "...first used in pop music when artists and DJs began playing two songs simultaneously. In technology, it refers to a Web site or application that combines content from multiple sources but appears seamless upon use." One item that I would have included: Google's request to the creators of the Google Maps Wallpaper Generator <http://gmerge.2ni.net/> that they take their tool offline. According to a comment at Google Maps Mania <http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12158290&postID=111835088357678135>, "it's not that Google is being mean, it's that their license from DigitalGlobe doesn't allow that sort of activity, which could potentially interfere with DG's capability to sell data in to the commercial marketplace." It would good to know just what kind of hacks are not permitted. Posted by Jon Lebkowsky <http://technorati.com/tag/jonlebkowsky> at 10:30 PM | Link <http://www.weblogsky.com/archives/000703.html> | Comments (0) <http://www.weblogsky.com/mt/szac.cgi?entry_id=703> | TrackBack (0) <http://www.weblogsky.com/mt/mt-tb.cgi?__mode=view&entry_id=703> | Posted to Digital Lifestyle <http://www.weblogsky.com/archives/cat_digital_lifestyle.html>, Social Software <http://www.weblogsky.com/archives/cat_social_software.html>, Technology <http://www.weblogsky.com/archives/cat_technology.html> -- Jon Lebkowsky CEO, Polycot - http://polycot.com Coordinator, SXSW Interactive 2006: Digital Convergence Track 503 W. 17th, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78701 Office phone; 512 482-0715 cell 512 762-6547 fax 512 857-0049 personal weblog: http://weblogsky.com http://public.2idi.com/=jonl
