Hi,
I guess when there is some (or total in extreme case) limitation that people find workarounds... One could be that they will start sharing downloaded map packages among them through download services as Rapidshare. One guy downloads (with older version of MOBAC e.g.) the files for some map area and others download this package. So this is good for the servers and not so good for users who cannot find files they want in the internet. I also think that most people need to download just smaller area for thei hiking and cycling trips so the idea of the day limit is OK for this case. Who wants the whole country then he/she downloads tha package as described above.
I agree that you could contact the OSM guys to help you find a solution for Locus. The download feature of Locus is no forbidden thing so you needn't be worried.
I also agree that Locus should identify itself with "Locus" ID to the servers, that's fair to the providers.
I guess when there is some (or total in extreme case) limitation that people find workarounds... One could be that they will start sharing downloaded map packages among them through download services as Rapidshare. One guy downloads (with older version of MOBAC e.g.) the files for some map area and others download this package. So this is good for the servers and not so good for users who cannot find files they want in the internet. I also think that most people need to download just smaller area for thei hiking and cycling trips so the idea of the day limit is OK for this case. Who wants the whole country then he/she downloads tha package as described above.
I agree that you could contact the OSM guys to help you find a solution for Locus. The download feature of Locus is no forbidden thing so you needn't be worried.
I also agree that Locus should identify itself with "Locus" ID to the servers, that's fair to the providers.