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Hi,

I know there is a lot of discussion and also for me it is absolutely not clear what is allowed. Since we would like to sell our solutions it is important to have a clear understanding what is allowed.

I made some hardware with dead reckoning GPS , that stores all data on compact flash .
Occasionally I want to track also real time by GPRS.

I used Mappoint 2004 to make a stand alone system to track by GPRS.

First question : If the delay is > 15 seconds , what are then the restrictions for stand alone version?

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The software puts the map regulary as a webpage on a server ...

Second question : Is this OK? How many vehicles , users are allowed?


Thanks for info!!!!

Wim Verlinden (www.thongwong.be)

The only real way to know for sure would be to contact MS at maplic@microsoft.com .

Eric

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Thanks Eric

I will email them and put the answer here again....

Hi Eric,

I got an answer from Microsoft.

I understand that up to 1000 times using of the maps is OK.

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Yes, you can publicly show a static image produced by MapPoint 2004, up to 1000 times


Anthony



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From: Wim Verlinden [mailto:wim.verlinden@pandora.be]
Sent: 24 May 2004 15:05
To: Anthony Bradley
Subject: RE: use of mappoint 2004


Hi Anthony,



2/ but mappoint can upload maps , I read in the licenses ,no problem up to 1000 times…



So no problem if I upload maps to my server?



Best regards and thanks for your help!



wim


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Van: Anthony Bradley [mailto:abradley@microsoft.com]
Verzonden: maandag 24 mei 2004 15:48
Aan: Wim Verlinden
Onderwerp: RE: use of mappoint 2004



Hi,



1) If the delay is >15 seconds then it is not considered real time, and no special restricions apply.



2) MapPoint 2004 is not desinged, or licensed as a server applicaiton. The MapPoint web service is specifically designed for web based applications.





Anthony







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From: Wim Verlinden [mailto:wim.verlinden@pandora.be]
Sent: 23 May 2004 12:59
To: MapPoint Licensing Questions
Subject: use of mappoint 2004
Importance: High

Dear sir,





I know there is a lot of discussion about mappoint 2004 and also for me it is absolutely not clear what is allowed. Since we would like to sell our solutions it is important to have a clear understanding what is possible.

I made some hardware with dead reckoning GPS , that stores all data on compact flash .


Occasionally I want to track also by GPRS. (with delay of 30 seconds , so no real-time)



1/I used Mappoint 2004 to make a stand alone system to track by GPRS.

My first question : If the delay is > 15 seconds , what are then the restrictions for a stand alone version?





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2/ I also used Mappoint 2004 to make a webbased tracking system.

The software can put a map on demand as a webpage on a server ... ( also with delay of 30 seconds , so no real-time)

Second question : Is this OK? How many vehicles , users are allowed?









Can you please give clear answers because nobody is sure when reading the EULA….



If there are some restrictions with the above programs , what can we do to use it anyway?( We don’t want to use Mappoint.NET)


Thanks for info!!!!

Best regards,

Wim


Wim Verlinden
Thongwong Advanced GPS Systems
Pallieterlaan 18
2960 Sint-Job-In't-Goor
Tel 034581836
GSM 0475392762
email info@thongwong.be
www.thongwong.be
HR 352464
BTW 479.017.276
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