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Re: [LUG] Location of lug members (inspired by cornish intrest)

 

Robin Cornelius wrote:
> The response to the cornish intrest thread got me thinking that i
> might me nice to have an idea of where other lug members are on a map
> and so .....I will probably regret this but ....
>
> I have chucked together a simple google maps system where you can
> enter your name and postcode and it places a dot on the map to show
> you where you are.
>
> I decided postcodes were a bit to exact, so i randomise the position
> by +/-0.0054 degrees of latitude and +/-0.01173 degrees of longditude.
> This is randomised before it is saved to my database.
>
> If you want some fun and to break my server enter your name and post
> code at http://www.byteme.org.uk/geocode.html
>
> and see results at http://www.byteme.org.uk/lug.php
>
> Have fun!
>
> Regards
>
>
>   
Cool.  I've added myself on there.  It's interesting to see how close 
some of you other folks are.

Rob

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