Dear Messrs Olson and Eggert: This is to request assistance with my research into a suitable time zone database for use in updating commercial data products. Tele Atlas North America, Inc. ("TANA") seeks to improve the content and accuracy of time zone information within its national and global, street centerline, proprietary database. Since your website clearly describes the tz database as a public domain database, I will want to proceed as if there are no restrictions on its commercial use. If restrictions do apply, please respond to that effect. TANA data analysts have reviewed a sample of your files. I am tasked with relaying several technical observations / questions: * Is there a metadata file available? * The purpose of the code is not clear. * Can the code be 'tested'? * Will the code produce a list with state, county, and time zone (as applicable for North America, of course)? * Does your naming convention NOT reference counties' association with time zones? * Updates appear to be released 'as needed'. I believe the most recent was Oct. 1, 2007//version h? Is there an update schedule other than as needed? If the answers to these questions exist elsewhere, kindly point me to them? Your time and attention to my request will be much appreciated. Sincerely, Cheryl Cheryl J. Sallen ________________________________ National Projects Leader - Municipal Boundaries North American Data Operations Tele Atlas North America 11 Lafayette St | Lebanon NH 03766-1445 1-800.331-7881 ext: 3239 direct 1-603-643-5414 fax cheryl.sallen@teleatlas.com <mailto:cheryl.sallen@teleatlas.com> <http://www.teleatlas./> http://www.teleatlas.com <http://www.teleatlas.com/> This e-mail and any attachments thereto may contain information which is confidential and/or protected by intellectual property rights and are intended for the sole use of the recipient(s)named above. Any use of the information contained herein (including, but not limited to, total or partial reproduction, communication or distribution in any form) by persons other than the designated recipient(s) is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender either by telephone or by email and delete the material from any computer. Thank you for your cooperation. Tele Atlas N.V.
