[OSGeo-Discuss] RE: Top ten myths for open source in geo?
Thanks to all who replied! I've posted all the replies (with private replies anonymized) to the wiki -- feel free to edit as you think of more. http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Top_Ten_Myths -mpg -Original Message- From: Michael P. Gerlek Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 9:30 AM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: RE: Top ten myths for open source in geo? I've already gotten a bunch of great replies, off-list and on-list, but I think I may not have been clear in my mail: I'm specifically looking for myths that might be directly related to the geo side of the open source world. -mpg -Original Message- From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [mailto:discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Michael P. Gerlek Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 8:54 AM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] Top ten myths for open source in geo? Gentlepersons: I'm doing an article addressing the top ~10 myths/misperceptions about open source for geo. There are a number of such pieces already out there about open source in general, from which I'll borrow heavily, but I'd like to have half the list be myths specific to the geo and GIS world we're playing in. Do you have any nominations? Which issues are not well understood? What questions do you most frequently get asked? Thanks in advance - -mpg ___ 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] RE: Top ten myths for open source in geo?
in a wider range, you may add that one, from Christen Krogh, Opera's CTO : Open Source is unable to build a good web browser (full interview in french : http://www.lexpansion.com/economie/actualite-high-tech/opera-l-open-source-n-est-pas-capable-de-creer-un-navigateur-web-de-qualite_172911.html?xtor=RSS-128) Guillaume ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] RE: Top ten myths for open source in geo?
Geo Open Source Myth #1: ESRI is the only company that makes GIS software. :] Landon Office Phone Number: (209) 946-0268 Cell Phone Number: (209) 992-0658 -Original Message- From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [mailto:discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Michael P. Gerlek Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 9:30 AM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] RE: Top ten myths for open source in geo? I've already gotten a bunch of great replies, off-list and on-list, but I think I may not have been clear in my mail: I'm specifically looking for myths that might be directly related to the geo side of the open source world. -mpg -Original Message- From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [mailto:discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Michael P. Gerlek Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 8:54 AM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] Top ten myths for open source in geo? Gentlepersons: I'm doing an article addressing the top ~10 myths/misperceptions about open source for geo. There are a number of such pieces already out there about open source in general, from which I'll borrow heavily, but I'd like to have half the list be myths specific to the geo and GIS world we're playing in. Do you have any nominations? Which issues are not well understood? What questions do you most frequently get asked? Thanks in advance - -mpg ___ 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 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] RE: Top ten myths for open source in geo?
2009/1/22 Michael P. Gerlek m...@lizardtech.com: I've already gotten a bunch of great replies, off-list and on-list, but I think I may not have been clear in my mail: I'm specifically looking for myths that might be directly related to the geo side of the open source world. Michael, Although I am not deeply involved with the geo side of things, but I am not sure if the Top 10 wouldn't be split between the top 6 FOSS myths and 4 GFOSS myths, maybe 8-2 ... -- Paulo Marcondes = PU1/PU2PIX -22.915 -42.224 = GG86jc ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
