Hello, I want to create a platform for crowdsourcing and developing historical maps, for the purpose of creating a comprehensive historical map.
I was told that Geonode was a good option for what I want to do, though I really like the OpenGeo Suite. For someone like myself, the suite is really easy and streamlined as an out-of-the-box package, with a nice dashboard. I suppose I'd like to install the Suite and GeoNode at the same time, and use both side-by-side and see where it goes (and if anyone has a comment on that idea, please feel free). I'm a novice at many basic things, and I'll need some people to at least occasionally hold my hand and direct me in doing things. First question: *How do I install Geonode, and can i on a windows machine? I have Windows 7, and while I can do a dual-boot with Ubuntu, that would not really be ideal, as much as I am all about open source (I must use a lot of proprietary programs for the work I do). I suppose if linux is my only option, I can figure out how to install it, but I might then need some help with that, because I've done very little installation that is not a clickable executable. Also: *How do I install it to share on a server, either on my comp or a third-party service? I want to be able to set up a demo where anyone can log in and upload maps from anywhere. I don't know what it would take for me to do it myself on my own computer. I've only hosted my sites from a third party service like GoDaddy. While I'm not necessarily opposed to learning to do it myself, I'm afraid that if there are any problems, I'd have to worry about learning things, when I'd rather be setting up the community. Logistical problems are the last thing I'd want to worry about. Perhaps it's less of a big deal than I am making it out to be? Thanks, Nitin
