H.S.Rai wrote: > On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Saswata Banerjee > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> The reports say of how the terrorists used these same digital maps to >> plan their actions >> > <snip> > >> At this time, you will not find many people favouring update of digital >> maps. >> > > Are digital map form MapMyIndia, Yahoo, Google and like that, are > security threat to Nations? Even if maps are not there, satellite > images having same detail are available publicly. Developed countries > are having more detail and developing or under-developed countries. > > Is there mis-match between the use of high-tech by security agencies > and public (including anti-social element)? > Sattelite maps are of lesser use than the digital maps like OSM or Yahoo Maps as they do not have details of places, roads, buildings and their usage.
Considering that we have very little security, intelligence services and poor leadership, the less help we give to the "anti social elements" the better. At the moment, OSM is absolutely off the mark. I do not think even 5% of the map is correct. God help anyone trying to use it. With correct maps....... Regards saswata -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
