Hi, I just wanted to ask whether gvSIG could be mentioned a desktop application officially supported by OSGeo (currently this isn't the case, see "OSGeo Projects" column at the right at http://www.osgeo.org/
I think it is superior to all others mentioned, as it is: * very lightweight (in comparison to QGIS and GRASS GIS) * very simple (much easier to learn for 1st time users) * able to download maps from a database (unlike the others, as far as I know), see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Geographic_information_system#Advantages_of_a_GIS_program_over_Google_Maps.2FGIMP_combo * able to be used as GPS navigation software; en-route navigation e.g. when using a laptop Also I wanted to mention the idea of bundling all complementary software with a Linux distro (e.g. SliTaz ); an alternative is to make packages for several Linux distro's and/or windows/OS X. Finally I wanted to present the idea of cooperating with/supporting of neighbourhood committees, see the mail below sent to the wild network. Thomas Smith >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: ProjectNewAge <[email protected]> >>> Date: Fri, 9 May 2014 17:07:17 +0300 >>> Subject: Re: Idea for additional activities >>> To: [email protected], [email protected], >>> [email protected] >>> >>> I forgot to mention one other idea: in the documentary, it was clear >>> that a major issue was that many green spaces/public parcs were >>> disappearing (atleast in the city the documentary was shot). This may >>> not be the case in every city in Europe (some are seeing a reverse >>> trend), however it will certainly be the case in a lot of cities. >>> Besides increasing the safety risk for children, it's also an issue >>> for flood protection (as dirt/soil acts as a temporary water buffer), and >>> for conserving wild species (connected green urban areas can act as a >>> wildlife corridor, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife_corridor ). >>> >>> So, I suggest you promote the setup of local neighbourhood committees; >>> these can provide the weight necessairy when contacting town halls, >>> ... Such letters sent to town halls can possibly persuade them to >>> redesign certain parts of the city (implementing more green zones, and >>> segregated cycle facilities (see >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Segregated_cycle_facilities ). When >>> sending letters, the committees should do their best to allready >>> integrate a complete redesign of the neighbourhood they wish to see >>> altered. There are many tools online to do this (ie GPScoordinates.eu, >>> Google Maps, Google Streetview, the GIMP, gvSIG, ... >>> >>> These local committees can be promoted, not just in your own region or >>> the United Kingdom, but troughout Europe and beyond. They can make a >>> significant difference. >>> >>> Thomas >>> >>> PS: Perhaps that you could contact Transition Network in regards to >>> this idea (see http://www.transitionnetwork.org ) _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
