[OSGeo-Discuss] OSGeo booth demo PC @ FOSS4G- Cape Town
The OSGeo booth PC will be available for demos/avi's etc for OSGeo projects. So far we have an OSSIMPlanet avi and a trailer for the Sydney conf next year, but I'm sure there is plenty more content that could go there. If you'd like to take this opportunity to get some more exposure for your project, please drop me a line. If anyone wants to install a demo I can organise that also. The PC will be setup to dual boot windows and Ubuntu for those that need it. We will have a wired connection to the wireless lan, so if required we can handle web style demos. Regards, Tim Bowden -- Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you recognize a mistake when you make it again. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] OSGeo booth demo PC @ FOSS4G- Cape Town
If you'd like to demo your project in the live Demonstration Theatre, a concept that worked so well last year, please check out http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G2008_Demos and let Tim (cc'd) know what you'd like to demo and when. The demo theatre will be right inside the exhibition hall. Gavin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Bowden Sent: 18 September 2008 08:54 AM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] OSGeo booth demo PC @ FOSS4G- Cape Town The OSGeo booth PC will be available for demos/avi's etc for OSGeo projects. So far we have an OSSIMPlanet avi and a trailer for the Sydney conf next year, but I'm sure there is plenty more content that could go there. If you'd like to take this opportunity to get some more exposure for your project, please drop me a line. If anyone wants to install a demo I can organise that also. The PC will be setup to dual boot windows and Ubuntu for those that need it. We will have a wired connection to the wireless lan, so if required we can handle web style demos. Regards, Tim Bowden -- Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you recognize a mistake when you make it again. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] New OSGeo President and Board Election Results
Hello, Here a french version (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Press_Release_Board_2008_fr) but need a proof-reader ;) I added my contact for local contact, is it ok for everybody? I will share it on Francophone and Board-fr ML as soon new Board allow me. Regards, Y. /* La Fondation Open Source Geospatial (OSGeo) a récemment accueillit deux nouveaux directeurs au sein de son Bureau et élu ses directeurs (officer), dont un nouveau président. Un nouveau président : Le Bureau des directeurs de l'OSGeo a élu Arnulf Cristl comme nouveau président. Mr Christl apporte une expérience de plusieurs année dans l'industrie géospatial, dont une forte perspective sur l'utilisation de logiciels Libre et Open Source dans un contexte commercial à travers sa société WhereGroup à Bonn, Allemagne. Il a travaillé au sein du Bureau depuis sa création et a été impliqué dans plusieurs projets du Marketing à la gestion du site Web ainsi que dans la gestion du projet de cartographie sur Internet Mapbender. Il est déterminé à voir l'OSGeo poursuivre ses efforts de communication pour aider les organisations à continuer à adopter des solutions libres et Open source dans tous les domaines. Il explique : Je suis heureux de pouvoir aider dans mon nouveau rôle comme président de l'OSGeo. J'ai trois buts principaux sur mon agenda personnel. D'abord, une aide supplémentaire pour l'émergence de nouvelle représentation nationale, en les encourageant à développer des rencontres/conférences qui complète nos efforts d'un FOSS4G global. Deuxièmement, améliorer notre aide pour les sociétés utilisant et s'impliquant dans des logiciels Geospatial Open Source. Notre organisation et maintenant assez forte et en bonne santé pour que nous l'annonçons au monde dans la presse et dans les conférences. Troisièmement, et le plus ambitieux, réunir les extrêmes des sociétés propriétaires et approfondir la base du volontariat. Si cela est possible, alors l'OSGeo est l'organisation capable de combler cet écart. Un nouveau trésorier : Après deux ans, Frank Warmerdam a décidé de ne pas poursuivre en tant que Président et de travailler sur d'autres aspects de l'organisation et de laisser la place à des idées neuves et de nouvelles visions dans le rôle de leader. Il a été choisit comme nouveau trésorier de l'OSGeo, prenant la suite de Dave McIlhagga qui tenait ce rôle précédemment. Mr. Warmerdam décrit ce changement : J'ai vraiement apprécié d'être Président et suis heureus des progrès réalisé. L'enthousiasme d'Arnulf et son expérience en fait un président idéal. J'ai été intéressé pour aider du côté de la gestion des finances de l'organisation, c'est donc une bonne chose de pouvoir le faire dans le rôle officiel de Trésorier. En tant que leader du Projet GDAL/OGR, Mr. Warmerdam a été intimement lié aux finances de l'OSGeo, collectant 30 000 $(USD) dans la sponsorisation pour ce projet. Il contribuera à rationaliser les processus financiers et de superviser les rapports financiers, tout en collaborant avec la Commission des finances. Un nouveau Bureau : En juillet 2008, les élections des 4 (des 9) Directeurs du Bureau ont été achevés. Les résultats ont vu deux nouveaux administrateurs rejoindre le bureau et deux autres ré-élu à des postes précédemment expirés. Le nouveau Bureau est composé de : Robert (Bob) Bray (USA) Howard Butler (USA) - Nouveau directeur Arnulf Christl (Allemagne) - Réélu Ari Jolma (Finlande) - Nouveau directeur Markus Neteler (Italie) Paul Ramsey (Canada) Jeroen Ticheler (Pays-Bas) Jo Walsh (Espagne Frank Warmerdam (Canada) - Réélu À propos de la Fondation Open Source Geospatial : La Fondation Open Source Geospatial, ou OSGeo est une organisation sans profit dont la mission est d'aider et promouvoir le développement collaboratif de technologies et données geospatiale ouverte. La Fondation fournit une aide légale, organisationnelle et financiaire à la communauté geospatiale la plus large.Elle sert également d'entité légale indépendante envers qui les membres de la communauté peuvent contribuer au code, aux finances et aux autres ressources, s'assurer que leurs contributions seront maintenues au bénéfice du public. L'OSGeo sert également d'organisation, d'assistance et de défense pour la communauté géospatiale libre, et fournit un forum commun et une infrastructure partagée pour améliorer la collaboration entre projets. Les projets de la fondation sont tous librement disponibles et utilisables sous une licence open source certifiée par l'OSI. -- Contact :Tyler Mitchell, Directeur, OSGeo,Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yves Jacolin, Président de l'OSGeo-fr,Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] **/ -- Yves Jacolin --- http://softlibre.gloobe.org ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] New OSGeo President and Board Election Results
On 18-Sep-08, at 6:34 AM, Jacolin Yves wrote: Here a french version (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/ Press_Release_Board_2008_fr) but need a proof-reader ;) I added my contact for local contact, is it ok for everybody? I will share it on Francophone and Board-fr ML as soon new Board allow me. Thanks Yves, Looks good from my English eye. The added contact is fine. Tyler ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] projects overview?
Hi. I'm new to OSGeo and geospatial software in general (but certainly not new to software development). I would like to know if there is a single overview somewhere that summarizes and ties together the various OSGeo projects. I have visited the sites of each of the projects listed on the OSGeo home page, but I have not found anything that shows how the various projects are related, what data structures they might have in common, what overlaps there might be in functionality, what overlaps there might be in developers, etc. I'm a developer and would like to become involved, but I'm not sure where to start. An overview would be quite helpful. Thanks, Lee ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] projects overview?
Hi Lee, There are several presentations available that might help. Jorge pulled together this good overview, it might help you see how the pieces fit together. http://osgeo.org/files/tyler/jsanz_osgeo_igsm_08.pdf Hope it helps! Tyler On 18-Sep-08, at 7:42 AM, Lee Breisacher wrote: Hi. I'm new to OSGeo and geospatial software in general (but certainly not new to software development). I would like to know if there is a single overview somewhere that summarizes and ties together the various OSGeo projects. I have visited the sites of each of the projects listed on the OSGeo home page, but I have not found anything that shows how the various projects are related, what data structures they might have in common, what overlaps there might be in functionality, what overlaps there might be in developers, etc. I'm a developer and would like to become involved, but I'm not sure where to start. An overview would be quite helpful. Thanks, Lee ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss Tyler Mitchell Executive Director Open Source Geospatial Foundation [EMAIL PROTECTED] P: +1-250-277-1621 M: +1-250-303-1831 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] New OSGeo President and Board Election Results
Le jeudi 18 septembre 2008 à 15:34 +0200, Jacolin Yves a écrit : Hello, Here a french version (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Press_Release_Board_2008_fr) but need a proof-reader ;) I did a couple of edits (e.g. typo in Arnulf's name and a few commas). Please look at my comments in the Discussion tab for further possible edits. Yvesm ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] New OSGeo President and Board Election Results
Le jeudi 18 septembre 2008, Yves Moisan a écrit : Le jeudi 18 septembre 2008 à 15:34 +0200, Jacolin Yves a écrit : Hello, Here a french version (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Press_Release_Board_2008_fr) but need a proof-reader ;) I did a couple of edits (e.g. typo in Arnulf's name and a few commas). Please look at my comments in the Discussion tab for further possible edits. Yvesm Thanks Yves, I noted them and will change the page this week-end. Y. PS : you can join us in the Francophone mailing list ;) http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/francophone -- Yves Jacolin - Donner la liberté aux individus ne suffit pas, il faut aussi leur donner du pouvoir, de la puissance d'agir. M Gauchet Give freedom to people is not enough, we also have to give them the power to use this freedom, to act. M Gauchet - http://yjacolin.gloobe.org http://softlibre.gloobe.org ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] XTF reader neede - triton format for sonar
Ciao Gianni, G. Allegri wrote: Hi list, I'm facing the need to process some sonar files in XTF (eXtensible Triton Format), but I can't find anything as OS to do it. Does anyone have experience with such a format? do you had some result with gfoss software and XTF files managment? grazie, a - Andrea Borruso email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] blog: http://blog.spaziogis.it -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/XTF-reader-neede---triton-format-for-sonar-tp18777468p19562754.html Sent from the OSGeo Discuss mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] projects overview?
The quick answer is they are all related by being open source and by being spatial :-) In general we try and encourage the use of standards (to share data between running systems) or even just the use of common file formats etc... but this is not a requirement. There are overlaps in functionality; which is considered a good thing in order to offer you choice. What are you interested in as a developer? There are plenty of projects that would love your enthusiasm (and time). Jody Lee Breisacher wrote: Hi. I'm new to OSGeo and geospatial software in general (but certainly not new to software development). I would like to know if there is a single overview somewhere that summarizes and ties together the various OSGeo projects. I have visited the sites of each of the projects listed on the OSGeo home page, but I have not found anything that shows how the various projects are related, what data structures they might have in common, what overlaps there might be in functionality, what overlaps there might be in developers, etc. I'm a developer and would like to become involved, but I'm not sure where to start. An overview would be quite helpful. Thanks, Lee ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] FLOSS-GPS mailing list?
I'd subscribe. I'm currently working on a parser for the GPX format as part of the GeoTools Project. I'm also interested in learning how to read Garmin's data format directly from a receiver into OpenJUMP. Landon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:36 PM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FLOSS-GPS mailing list? On 17-Sep-08, at 11:53 PM, Risto H. Kurppa wrote: Would osgeo be able to host this floss-geo list? I think this would fit well in the mission of OSgeo and it would be great to have some non-profit OS-oriented organization behind it (and not to start a google group..) and osgeo would be a perfect match with the interest in the geospatial technologies, data and tools. I can see your thinking and it sounds good to me. I haven't been a big user of many projects that use GPS components, except QGIS and gpsbabel in general. Plus some custom python scripting. The only question I have is how many other people you think would be interested in using it. I support the idea in general and would volunteer to pursue setting up the list for you (filing a ticket for our system group aka SAC is the way to go: http://trac.osgeo.org). Tyler ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss Warning: Information provided via electronic media is not guaranteed against defects including translation and transmission errors. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FLOSS-GPS mailing list?
I'm in for FOSS-GPS. Good idea. Regards, Tim Bowden On Thu, 2008-09-18 at 15:35 -0700, Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote: On 17-Sep-08, at 11:53 PM, Risto H. Kurppa wrote: Would osgeo be able to host this floss-geo list? I think this would fit well in the mission of OSgeo and it would be great to have some non-profit OS-oriented organization behind it (and not to start a google group..) and osgeo would be a perfect match with the interest in the geospatial technologies, data and tools. I can see your thinking and it sounds good to me. I haven't been a big user of many projects that use GPS components, except QGIS and gpsbabel in general. Plus some custom python scripting. The only question I have is how many other people you think would be interested in using it. I support the idea in general and would volunteer to pursue setting up the list for you (filing a ticket for our system group aka SAC is the way to go: http://trac.osgeo.org). Tyler ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss -- Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you recognize a mistake when you make it again. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FLOSS-GPS mailing list?
Thanks for the encouragement and thanks for Tyler for actually creating the list and OSGeo in generally for hosting it! So there is now a new list at http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/foss-gps Check the invitation at http://risto.kurppa.fi/blog/invitation-for-all-open-source-gps-software-developers-and-users-to-join-foss-gps-mailing-list/ You're warmly welcome to join the list! Developers # First thing first, I think it's vital for an open source project to communicate with the community - the end users of your software. It's useless for all projects to have their own mailing list so this FOSS-GPS is a nice tool for you to get in contact with the community. Join the list to hear what the users think of your software. Ask them what kind of features they would like to to see in the following releases. Encourage skilled users to send patches. Release alpha and beta versions to be tested and get your feedback. Share ideas and solutions with other developers to get the most out of GPS. Let the community know how your project is doing, where would a path or two be needed and so on. Maybe you need a translation. If your project already has a mailing list or a forum it's still useful to join to hear what the users think and also let more users know right away about your releases. You're welcome to join the list! Write a little introduction when you join so people know that your project is there. Also tell about the list on your project web page to let the users know where to go to contact you and other users in case they want some more information about the software. Users Do you want to know what's happening in the Open Source GPS world? What are the hottest programs and features? Maybe you want to know if your favorite program will release a new version soon and help them by testing the beta version. Or do you want to share your experiences about the software: what are the best features, what's still missing? What did you find when you needed a tool to import gps tracks or navigate? You're welcome to join the list! Write a little 'Hello World' note telling who you are, what GPS software you use and so on. If you're on some forums that have people who might be interested about this it's more than encouraged to spread the world! Tell the developer of your favourite programs to join the list to get the latest from the community. r -- | risto h. kurppa | risto at kurppa dot fi | http://risto.kurppa.fi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
