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Mutt · 03-28-2006, 05:36 PM

I need to block specific American and Canadian cities from accessing some sites - MaxMind is charging 90 bucks a month for their updates - are updates that necessary? I would rather buy the database for a one time fee but if updates are really necessary than i'll have to do it.

Also - whats the better method of using GeoIP from MaxMind to block access - they have a Web API where your server side script checks with their database on their site - or you can install their databases on your own mysql server. which is better and why?

thanks

03-28-2006, 05:36 PM
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	Best And/Or Most Affordable Way To GeoIP Block A Site? I need to block specific American and Canadian cities from accessing some sites - MaxMind is charging 90 bucks a month for their updates - are updates that necessary? I would rather buy the database for a one time fee but if updates are really necessary than i'll have to do it. Also - whats the better method of using GeoIP from MaxMind to block access - they have a Web API where your server side script checks with their database on their site - or you can install their databases on your own mysql server. which is better and why? thanks __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!