Hi Steve,
Yup - it's a big number, but it became apparrent when we started looking
at how much MapServer was being used without an associated user ever
subscribing to the direct MapServer mailing list due to:
1. Embedded in Client Tools (chameleon, ka-map, maplab, mapbender,
etc..) where users may not subscribe to MS list
2. Culture/Language differences, driving non-english speaking users away
from the list
3. Embedded in commercial solutions that get deployed without any
associated user
4. Customers who purchase full web mapping solutions from a
developer/consultant and don't engage in the technology
5. High volume list deters some users from subscribing
There are many other drivers as well.
All of these contribute to MapServer installations around the world
without an associated 'user' subscribing to the mailing list.
By installations -- we mean # of machines MapServer is installed on.
Dave
Steve Lime wrote:
Thanks Dave, that's a big number. The mailing list is at 2060 subscriptions. If
my memory is
correct we were at about 1,500 last October- a healthy increase.
One question is what's the definition of an "installation"?
Steve
Dave McIlhagga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/17/2006 1:29:58 PM >>>
Having said that -- that estimate is close to a year old now and
probably needs an update.
Steve - do you know where we are at in terms of number of mailing list
subscribers?
Dave
Dave McIlhagga wrote:
Steve,
We've done extensive investigation on this by looking at a number of
metrics -- our best guess that we feel is somewhat conservative is
somewhere between 20k to 40k installations worldwide.
Dave
Steve Lime wrote:
Hi all: Has anyone got any good metrics for these? I was hoping that
someone who "sells"
open source solutions might have a number they've been using.
Steve
