Re: A mailing list for FLOSS-GPS community?
Just to make sure you know that there has is now a list at osgeo.org: http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php?title=FOSS-GPS So join in, introduce yourself and let people know what software you use or develop. (I posted a new thread here but just wanted to make sure you get it if you follow this thread) r -- | risto h. kurppa | risto at kurppa dot fi | http://risto.kurppa.fi ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Re: A mailing list for FLOSS-GPS community?
On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 6:31 PM, Brian Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I tried to post to the "GPS Software Hub" google group and the posting > is being held in the moderation queue. (Moderation is fine but someone > has to do the moderating so that the messages go out in a timely > fashion.) I don't have a good feeling about how that group is being > used and maybe we should not be hijacking it for software development. > It's had more of an end-user focus. I 'd like to see something else in the address than groups.google.com or similar.. Something.. Well, you know, more open source. So I've mailed the osgeo-discuss mailing list (see http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/discuss/2008-September/004317.html ) with no answer so far. I'll let you know if I get a reply. But I too agree that the list would be a perfect match for their profile. > But can we not use the word "FLOSS" in the group description? That > just makes me think of dental hygiene. he, maybe we could change it to open source or similar :) But let's see what's their answer.. r -- | risto h. kurppa | risto at kurppa dot fi | http://risto.kurppa.fi ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Re: A mailing list for FLOSS-GPS community?
If there's enough interest in starting a mailing list we can host it @ openarchaeology.net Let me know if that would be desired. Joseph On 18/09/2008, Brian Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I asked the maintainer of the freegis.org site if he knew of a list > targeted at gps and he did not. > > I tried to post to the "GPS Software Hub" google group and the posting > is being held in the moderation queue. (Moderation is fine but someone > has to do the moderating so that the messages go out in a timely > fashion.) I don't have a good feeling about how that group is being > used and maybe we should not be hijacking it for software development. > It's had more of an end-user focus. > > I am not a big fan of Google but I suggest hosting the list there > because it actually works quite well. I especially like the RSS > feature. > > On the other hand OSGEO is a really good group, I like there projects > and people. > Mapserver, GRASS, QGIs .. > > Flip a coin. You decide. > > But can we not use the word "FLOSS" in the group description? That > just makes me think of dental hygiene. > > > Brian > > > ___ > Openmoko community mailing list > community@lists.openmoko.org > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community > ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Re: A mailing list for FLOSS-GPS community?
I asked the maintainer of the freegis.org site if he knew of a list targeted at gps and he did not. I tried to post to the "GPS Software Hub" google group and the posting is being held in the moderation queue. (Moderation is fine but someone has to do the moderating so that the messages go out in a timely fashion.) I don't have a good feeling about how that group is being used and maybe we should not be hijacking it for software development. It's had more of an end-user focus. I am not a big fan of Google but I suggest hosting the list there because it actually works quite well. I especially like the RSS feature. On the other hand OSGEO is a really good group, I like there projects and people. Mapserver, GRASS, QGIs .. Flip a coin. You decide. But can we not use the word "FLOSS" in the group description? That just makes me think of dental hygiene. Brian ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Re: A mailing list for FLOSS-GPS community?
Risto H. Kurppa wrote: > Hi! > > I suppose there are some tangogps/navit/other gps software users and > developers here on this list who would be interested in getting > together with the rest of the FLOSS GPS community > > see http://risto.kurppa.fi/blog/a-mailing-list-for-the-floss-gps-community/ Here are the lists on gnmane that have 'gps' in their name: gmane.comp.hardware.gps.opensource : This is about an opensource gps baseband software receiver. Nothing of interest for openmoko as the embedded ublox is already doing the job. This is working on an old GecPlessey chip (not sure at the spelling, former GPS Builder for old timers like me who know a bit about the GPS field). Whenever Openmoko wants to switch to a cheaper and lighter gps chipset, that would be nice IMO. This is the solution used by ASUS in one of its ultra laptop. Of course the chip in the ASUS requires Windows and a proprietary optional software to work. The list is very low traffic. gmane.comp.linux.gps This is about gpsdrive AFAIU. gmane.comp.hardware.gps.gpsd.* : This is about gpsd. That's all I know, Abdel. ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Re: A mailing list for FLOSS-GPS community?
On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 8:25 PM, Brian Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> "Risto H. Kurppa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Hi! I suppose there are some tangogps/navit/other gps software users and developers here on this list who would be interested in getting together with the rest of the FLOSS GPS community see http://risto.kurppa.fi/blog/a-mailing-list-for-the-floss-gps-community/ > > There are existing groups that are relevant. They are both low traffic > right now and I think for the purposes you suggest the first one might > be appropriate. I am already a subscriber so I will ask how they feel > about it being used this way. > > At Google Groups -- "GPS Software and Maps!!! > At Yahoo! groups -- "GPS MAP AUTHORS I think the GPS software and maps is more relevant but I'd very much like to include the FLOSS approach there somehow, for example in the name or at least in the description.. I'm will ask if osgeo would be interested in hosting this list. They also have wiki available which would be useful.. r -- | risto h. kurppa | risto at kurppa dot fi | http://risto.kurppa.fi ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Re: A mailing list for FLOSS-GPS community?
>> "Risto H. Kurppa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Hi! >>> >>> I suppose there are some tangogps/navit/other gps software users and >>> developers here on this list who would be interested in getting >>> together with the rest of the FLOSS GPS community >>> >>> see http://risto.kurppa.fi/blog/a-mailing-list-for-the-floss-gps-community/ There are existing groups that are relevant. They are both low traffic right now and I think for the purposes you suggest the first one might be appropriate. I am already a subscriber so I will ask how they feel about it being used this way. At Google Groups -- "GPS Software and Maps!!! This is a global community for GPS users, researchers, geocatchers, GPS manufacturers, GPS application developers, GIS people to share and discuss their problems with each other and try to find possible solutions." This one is oriented towards creating maps for existing devices, such as Garmin handhelds At Yahoo! groups -- "GPS MAP AUTHORS is a consortium for those who use GPS ( Global Positioning System ) hardware and software to create and publish maps, charts, trail and tour guides." Brian in Corvallis Oregon ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Re: A mailing list for FLOSS-GPS community?
Gora Mohanty wrote: > On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:02:42 +0300 > "Risto H. Kurppa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Hi! >> >> I suppose there are some tangogps/navit/other gps software users and >> developers here on this list who would be interested in getting >> together with the rest of the FLOSS GPS community >> >> see http://risto.kurppa.fi/blog/a-mailing-list-for-the-floss-gps-community/ > > Much as I am a member of far too many mailing lists > already, I think that this would be a good idea. As > far as hosting goes, how about a Google or Yahoo > group? If people do not like that idea, it might be > possible for us at Sarai to provide hosting. Sarai > is a FLOSS organisation from India, and to get an > idea of the lists that we host currently, please see > http://www.sarai.net/mailing-lists/ In any case, please, add it to gmane! :) -- Treviño's World - Life and Linux http://www.3v1n0.net/ ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Re: A mailing list for FLOSS-GPS community?
On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:02:42 +0300 "Risto H. Kurppa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi! > > I suppose there are some tangogps/navit/other gps software users and > developers here on this list who would be interested in getting > together with the rest of the FLOSS GPS community > > see http://risto.kurppa.fi/blog/a-mailing-list-for-the-floss-gps-community/ Much as I am a member of far too many mailing lists already, I think that this would be a good idea. As far as hosting goes, how about a Google or Yahoo group? If people do not like that idea, it might be possible for us at Sarai to provide hosting. Sarai is a FLOSS organisation from India, and to get an idea of the lists that we host currently, please see http://www.sarai.net/mailing-lists/ Regards, Gora ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
A mailing list for FLOSS-GPS community?
Hi! I suppose there are some tangogps/navit/other gps software users and developers here on this list who would be interested in getting together with the rest of the FLOSS GPS community see http://risto.kurppa.fi/blog/a-mailing-list-for-the-floss-gps-community/ r -- | risto h. kurppa | risto at kurppa dot fi | http://risto.kurppa.fi ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
