Cool stuff, always interesting to see a new entrant to the location services field, especially an open one.
One question though. Will ordinary users be able to directly query the database via the API? i.e. if you want to geolocate a set of Access points and you have their MAC addresses will this service provide a direct supported API for retrieving their location?
The documentation on the API page implies that this isn't really a supported application?
Specifically
"If you are developing a native application or library for a desktop operating system or Android, you can in principle use this service via its HTTPS API. Please refer to the development documentation for the details. On most other operating systems, you cannot access the required cell and WiFi network information required to call the service API. "
and
"At this stage the service is open to anyone, who wants to contribute back to the service and applications supporting the Mozilla mission. "
One question though. Will ordinary users be able to directly query the database via the API? i.e. if you want to geolocate a set of Access points and you have their MAC addresses will this service provide a direct supported API for retrieving their location?
The documentation on the API page implies that this isn't really a supported application?
Specifically
"If you are developing a native application or library for a desktop operating system or Android, you can in principle use this service via its HTTPS API. Please refer to the development documentation for the details. On most other operating systems, you cannot access the required cell and WiFi network information required to call the service API. "
and
"At this stage the service is open to anyone, who wants to contribute back to the service and applications supporting the Mozilla mission. "
seem a bit vague.