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The fact that the service relies on a js rather than being an open API
is telling.
But the idea of integrating DDR API calls and their possible responses
in a client script is an interesting idea, not that they have taken it
to that extent.
I also find it telling the press release and the name of the script
itself refer to "WURFL".

esjr


> Fascinating, guess they must be feeling the pressure by free and 
> transparent alternatives like DeviceMap/OpenDDR
> 
>> WURFL.js is offered at no cost to anyone who runs publicly
>> available
> websites and does not require a fee to access their services or
> content. No registration is required from webmasters who intend to
> use >the service to enhance their websites. Of course unlike Java
> or .NET code where obfuscation and some sort of license could make
> them hide code and data, with .JS there is little even
> ScientiaMobile could do to extort Ten Thousands of Euros or
> Dollars from users dumb enough not to use proper alternatives...
> 
> Note however, the "WURFL DB" behind it may not be free to use after
> all, probably just a trick to lure people into expensive
> subscriptions.
> 
> Node.js/Angular.js/Vert.x and similar environments could also be a
> good target environment for DeviceMap...
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Werner
> 
> 
> On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 11:12 AM, eberhard speer jr.
> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
> 
> FYI :
> 
> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11608189.htm
> 
> esjr
> 
> 

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  • FYI eberhard speer jr.

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