Thanks all for the votes. I'll release the survey shortly - please boost across any social networks you use!
Seth -- web:https://geographika.net & https://mapserverstudio.net mastodon: @[email protected] On Fri, Jan 30, 2026, at 4:44 PM, jbo-ads--- via MapServer-dev wrote: > +1 Jérome > > On 1/30/26 12:12, Seth G via MapServer-dev wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I have updated the survey with feedback from the list and from direct emails. >> >> I propose we release >> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNLqslbM6IhocnwTst9c29eaD89yD81hdUKW2ctn2uZK0Z3g/viewform >> to the mapserver-users list and as many other communication channels as >> possible. >> >> Proposed email text (also included at the top of the survey): >> >> Hi MapServer users! >> >> The MapServer Project Steering Committee (PSC) would love to get your >> feedback on MapServer. Your input will help us understand how the project is >> being used and guide the development of its future roadmap. The survey will >> be open until the end of March 2026. >> >> Providing your name and email is entirely optional. All responses, including >> names and emails (if provided), will remain confidential. No identifying >> information will be published, and results will be aggregated and anonymised. >> >> Thank you for your valuable time and feedback. To make the survey more >> effective, please help us by sharing it widely. >> >> I'll start with my +1, >> >> Seth >> >> >> -- >> web:https://geographika.net & https://mapserverstudio.net >> mastodon: @[email protected] >> >> On Tue, Jan 20, 2026, at 11:49 PM, Seth G via MapServer-dev wrote: >>> Good suggestions. I have moved the open-ended questions to the end, and >>> added questions on usage of vector tiles, the WMS client, and the WFS >>> client. >>> >>> I also added a question to see if MapServer users are also using TinyOWS, >>> MapCache. ms4w, or mappyfile. >>> >>> Seth >>> >>> -- >>> web:https://geographika.net & https://mapserverstudio.net >>> mastodon: @[email protected] >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 20, 2026, at 9:22 PM, Lime, Steve D (MNIT) wrote: >>>> Yeah, I didn’t see the multiple pages – my apologies. >>>> >>>> • I’d be curious specifically about vector tiles as an output format. >>>> That’s an area for possible investment. >>>> • I’d explicitly list WMS and WFS as input formats since they are native >>>> clients. >>>> • Maybe move the open-ended questions from page one to the end? I think >>>> that is part of the reason I didn’t notice multiple pages. >>>> >>>> Any reason to ask about use of or interest in related projects (e.g. MS4W, >>>> Mappyfile, MapCache, etc…)? >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* MapServer-dev <[email protected]> *On Behalf >>>> Of *Seth G via MapServer-dev >>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 20, 2026 1:10 PM >>>> *To:* MapServer Devs <[email protected]> >>>> *Subject:* Re: [MapServer-dev] MapServer User Survey >>>> >>>> Thanks Steve - that first question was an update on the Frank Warmerdam/ >>>> GDAL question :-) >>>> >>>> I have added the government option and changed the mailing list question. >>>> >>>> In regard to the functionality - you may have missed sections 2-4 which >>>> cover most of these (you need to click Next at the bottom of the page)? I >>>> didn't have a version question though - I'll add that to the first >>>> section. >>>> >>>> Seth >>>> >>>> -- >>>> web:https://geographika.net & https://mapserverstudio.net >>>> mastodon: @[email protected] >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jan 20, 2026, at 6:59 PM, Steve Lime wrote: >>>>> I like that first question... ;-) >>>>> >>>>> Other comments at first glance: >>>>> 1. On the "Within the last 5 years..." question I'd explicitly add a >>>>> government option. >>>>> 2. For communications, I'd change "I follow the mapserver-users mailing >>>>> lists" to "Which mailing lists do you follow?" with 3 choices: >>>>> mapserver-users, mapserver-dev, and mapserver-announce. >>>>> Otherwise, my big question would be is this the time to ask about >>>>> functionality. Some that come to mind are: >>>>> 1. What version are you using? >>>>> 2. Are you using MapScript? If yes, what language binding? >>>>> 3. What OGC services are you using, if any? >>>>> 4. What native MapServer CGI modes are you using, if any? >>>>> 5. What input formats are you using, if any? (e.g. PostGIS, Oracle, >>>>> GDAL, etc...) >>>>> 6. What output formats are you using, if any? (e.g. template, KML, OGR, >>>>> etc...) >>>>> It could get quite involved though and perhaps 2 surveys - a general one >>>>> and a functional one, would make sense. >>>>> >>>>> --Steve >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 4:36 AM Seth G via MapServer-dev >>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> Thanks Māris for the feedback - I have updated the survey with your >>>>>> suggestions. >>>>>> >>>>>> Seth >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> web:https://geographika.net & https://mapserverstudio.net >>>>>> mastodon: @[email protected] >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Jan 20, 2026, at 8:33 AM, Maris Nartiss wrote: >>>>>> > Hello Seth, >>>>>> > "The web server run MapServer on most is" question is duplicated; >>>>>> > "I obtain MapServer from" should be rephrased to something like "For >>>>>> > production environments I obtain MapServer from" or should be made as >>>>>> > a multiple answer question (e.g. I use packages but also build from >>>>>> > source for dev needs); >>>>>> > One question to ask might be something like: "Within last X years I >>>>>> > have used MapServer for" (multiple choice): "commercial projects", >>>>>> > "volunteer projects", "just playing around". >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Regards, >>>>>> > Māris. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > pirmd., 2026. g. 19. janv., plkst. 23:15 — lietotājs Seth G via >>>>>> > MapServer-dev (<[email protected]>) rakstīja: >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Hi all, >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> At the last OSGeo codesprint, we discussed running a MapServer user >>>>>> >> survey, modelled on the GDAL survey [1]. Since MapServer has no >>>>>> >> analytics or "phone home" functionality, we have little insight into >>>>>> >> how it is used beyond mailing lists and in-person discussions. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> A first draft of the survey is available for feedback: >>>>>> >> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNLqslbM6IhocnwTst9c29eaD89yD81hdUKW2ctn2uZK0Z3g/viewform >>>>>> >> (please don't submit answers until we're happy with the questions!). >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Thanks to Howard for sharing the GDAL survey on which this is based. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Please let me know of any additional questions that should be added, >>>>>> >> or any edits to existing questions (options, phrasing etc.). >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Unlike the GDAL survey, which informed budget decisions, the aim is >>>>>> >> to prioritise limited time and resources, identify features for >>>>>> >> potential deprecation, and highlight areas needing continued support. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> It will also be interesting to see how many responses we get, as this >>>>>> >> will give a sense of overall interest in MapServer. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Seth >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> [1] https://gdal.org/en/stable/community/user_survey_2024.html >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> -- >>>>>> >> web:https://geographika.net & https://mapserverstudio.net >>>>>> >> mastodon: @[email protected] >>>>>> >> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> >> MapServer-dev mailing list >>>>>> >> [email protected] >>>>>> >> https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-dev >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> MapServer-dev mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-dev >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> MapServer-dev mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-dev >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> MapServer-dev mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-dev > _______________________________________________ > MapServer-dev mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-dev >
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