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

 

Does the map extend as far as Vancouver, Canada :)

paul

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
>
>
>  
>


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