This maybe true, especially in areas where there is limited data or the only data is GMM.
> They're not choosing Google over > OSM, they're trying to use all tools that are available to fight > poverty. OSM is one tool, GMM is another. GMM has some an undeniable > advantage, its popularity. On the other hand, I am more concerned about the rapid availability of the data in GMM especially during crisis. We don't know the specifics of the MoU, but given the current situation in GMM, some things should be clarified (other than the license of course) - You need to have your edits moderated. Is it possible to speed up approvals in a crisis situation. - Access to GIS data. Can they provide rapid access to the data? Much like what Michal mentioned? > Meanwhile, I think partnering should correspond to some kind of fast lane > treatment, with speedier special tiles or more frequent outputs for > disaster-affected areas. Shapefiles, PDFs, the whole lot. Last time I checked (today), map maker shapefile download [0] is "Last updated 18 April 2011, 18 African countries; Rest: Feb 4, 2010" [0] https://services.google.com/fb/forms/mapmakerdatadownload/ -- cheers, maning ------------------------------------------------------ "Freedom is still the most radical idea of all" -N.Branden wiki: http://esambale.wikispaces.com/ blog: http://epsg4253.wordpress.com/ ------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ HOT mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot
