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read-only access to databases
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:20 pm
by bwv2
I know this must be a pretty common question, but is it possible to gain read only access to someone else's database and write it to my own? Seems like cheating the system, but it's worth a shot.
What I basically want to do is copy a GIS database for my own use. It's a public access site. Any way to do that?
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:35 pm
by pickle
Is the database itself publically accessible or is it just a web-based front end that is publically accessible?
If it's the database itself, there shouldn't be a problem. If it's a web-based front end, it will be more difficult. In this case, I'd just contact the company and see if you can get a database dump from them.
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:56 pm
by shiznatix
are you trying to steal their database!? cause that is certainly what it sounds like which would be considered "hacking" unless i just read your post wrong
all right
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:01 pm
by bwv2
Hi,
Thanks for the info. In my defense, the database itself is not private property (it's simply GIS data related to coordinates around the USA made by the govt.) It's possible to call and get a hard copy of the database on CD from NREL, but that's a hassle and slow. Since this looks like it'd be difficult, it may be the best option. Thanks for the help anyway.
Brad