Create Huge data base for Geo Targeting

I read lots of post about geotargeting.. well i was wondering why can't we just create 1 huge database with all the ip to country and then allow people to access it directly for free or make one time small donation or something toward the people who work on it.. because i m sure lots of people who use YPN don't even know how this geotargeting work (even i don't know how it work) so what you think about it.. i don't care w.e u reply positive or negative all good but please reply..

 

go for it, not a taker though...

 

There is a company that already does this called MaxMind.
http://www.maxmind.com/app/ip-location

 

Yeah that's what I'm using. They have a free version that's 97% accurate and a paid version that's 99%. 97% was good enough for me.

 

Thanx for the Info i never show free ONE..

 

If we need to get a 99% acurate IP database we need to spend more $$.

 

I am not sure the free database is 97% acurate may be it is less than that in the 80s

 

I think you suggestion is excellent, the is and open source geoip database, though its not completely accurate is very helpful start to establising the one you proposed.