[Geowanking] Re: California roads data

[Reid Priedhorsky]

Mikel Maron wrote:
 >
> As is, it's probably incompatible with how OSM operates, as the data
> is transmitted through an API, in parts, mixed with other data, and
> distributed as rendered tiles. The license really only considers the 
> case where the data was distributed as is .. I don't think they've
> considered a use case like OSM.
> 
> I'd suggest it's worth inquiring with the MN DOT, explaining the
> goals of OSM and how it works, and see if they'd have any problem
> with OSM using their data with a different type of attribution 
> (something like a note in the wiki would be perfectly doable).

 From my reading of the disclaimer, I think MNDOT's goal is simply to 
avoid being blamed for any problems users might have stemming from use 
of the data. I don't think they're trying to control distribution, 
especially given that you can download the data from the website 
anonymously.

Reid