On Mon, 23 Apr 2001, Anil Gupte wrote:
> Martin:
>
> > independent / Open source IP-to-geo database
>
> Great Idea! Where do we start? I can contribute to it, but will anyone
> else?
>
I might be able to help with some of the UK IPs. But, not having actually
looked at any other db's, I don't know how to what level of detail hey go
- down to street address or just to country and ISP?
Mike
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "martin dodge" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2001 10:26 AM
> Subject: IP to geography
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > from my limited technical knowledge of IP stuff and discussions with
> > various people in the field I don't think it is possible to geolocate AOL
> > users from their IP. One of the leading players in the field IPmapper
> > even spells this out explicitly in their FAQ,
> > http://www.ipmapper.com/customer/faq.shtml#Anchor-Can-30198
> >
> > Another database provider to consider is Matrix.Net (formerly MIDS). They
> > have been in this business longer than anyone!
> > http://www.matrix.net/products/ip_localization.html
> >
> > I have been thinking that it might be useful to develop and maintain an
> > independent / Open source IP-to-geo database for researchers and
> > non-profit projects. Any thoughts?
> >
> > There is also a need for an independent 3rd party evaluation of the
> > accuracy of the databases/services on offer from vendors.
> >
> > cheers
> > martin
> > _________________________________________________________________________
> >
> > martin dodge
> >
> > cyber geography research
> > centre for advanced spatial analysis, university college london
> > gower street, london, wc1e 6bt, united kingdom
> >
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> >
> > http://www.casa.ucl.ac.uk http://www.cybergeography.org
> >
> > http://www.mappingcyberspace.com
> > __________________________________________________________________________
> >
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