google maps

[Gregor Mosheh]

Attila Berényi wrote:
> I'm just wondering if it's possible to display Google MAPS images 
> somehow as raster layer in Mapserver. I've tried but not much success so 
> far. :(

Folks ask that all the time, and with good reason.

The short answer is: No.

The long answer is: Someone tried it once and had it somewhat working, 
then got a cease-and-desist order because it's a violation of Google's 
licensing.

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