Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-10 Thread Wei-Chiu Chuang
+1 (binding)

On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 8:47 AM Yu Xiao  wrote:

> + 1
>
> Best wishes!
>
> Yu Xiao
> Apache ShenYu
>
> li gang  于2022年10月8日周六 23:26写道:
> >
> > +1 (non-binding)
> > Good luck.
> >
> > Bertrand Delacretaz  于2022年10月6日周四 20:53写道:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no
> > > objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> > > Apache incubator.
> > >
> > > The proposal is copied below and available at
> > >
> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal
> > >
> > > Please cast your vote:
> > >
> > >   [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator
> > >   [ ] +0, I don't care either way
> > >   [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because...
> > >
> > > This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours.
> > >
> > > Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are
> > > welcome!
> > >
> > > -Bertrand
> > >
> > > [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3
> > >
> > > -- Baremaps Proposal --
> > >
> > > Abstract
> > >
> > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> > > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps.
> > >
> > > Proposal
> > >
> > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> > > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a
> > > data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data
> > > sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers
> > > to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an
> > > attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work.
> > > Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as
> > > location search and IP to location.
> > >
> > > Background
> > >
> > > The infrastructure components required to publish and operate
> > > large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous,
> > > complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web
> > > browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large
> > > spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based
> > > on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from
> > > network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires
> > > indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different
> > > languages.
> > >
> > > Rationale
> > >
> > > Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of
> > > developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes
> > > it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping
> > > infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small
> > > teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop
> > > custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates
> > > innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and
> > > customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil
> > > engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.).
> > >
> > > Initial Goals
> > >
> > > The primary goals are:
> > >
> > > to learn the Apache Way;
> > > to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style;
> > > to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles
> > > Next, etc.);
> > > to grow the community and attract new contributors;
> > > to release additional services and components (IP to location,
> > > location search, etc.).
> > >
> > > Current Status
> > >
> > > Meritocracy
> > >
> > > Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has
> > > already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of
> > > electing new committers and project management committee members
> > > should be natural.
> > >
> > > Community
> > >
> > > The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good
> > > potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers.
> > >
> > > Core Developers
> > >
> > > The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and
> > > industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include
> > > documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development
> > > and communication currently takes place on GitHub.
> > >
> > > Alignment
> > >
> > > Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released
> > > under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with
> > > the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at
> > > Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with
> > > contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an
> > > alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit.
> > >
> > > Known Risks
> > >
> > > Project Name
> > >
> > > No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is
> > > already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net
> > > domains are the property of Bertil 

Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-08 Thread Yu Xiao
+ 1

Best wishes!

Yu Xiao
Apache ShenYu

li gang  于2022年10月8日周六 23:26写道:
>
> +1 (non-binding)
> Good luck.
>
> Bertrand Delacretaz  于2022年10月6日周四 20:53写道:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no
> > objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> > Apache incubator.
> >
> > The proposal is copied below and available at
> > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal
> >
> > Please cast your vote:
> >
> >   [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator
> >   [ ] +0, I don't care either way
> >   [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because...
> >
> > This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours.
> >
> > Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are
> > welcome!
> >
> > -Bertrand
> >
> > [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3
> >
> > -- Baremaps Proposal --
> >
> > Abstract
> >
> > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps.
> >
> > Proposal
> >
> > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a
> > data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data
> > sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers
> > to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an
> > attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work.
> > Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as
> > location search and IP to location.
> >
> > Background
> >
> > The infrastructure components required to publish and operate
> > large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous,
> > complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web
> > browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large
> > spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based
> > on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from
> > network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires
> > indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different
> > languages.
> >
> > Rationale
> >
> > Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of
> > developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes
> > it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping
> > infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small
> > teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop
> > custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates
> > innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and
> > customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil
> > engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.).
> >
> > Initial Goals
> >
> > The primary goals are:
> >
> > to learn the Apache Way;
> > to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style;
> > to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles
> > Next, etc.);
> > to grow the community and attract new contributors;
> > to release additional services and components (IP to location,
> > location search, etc.).
> >
> > Current Status
> >
> > Meritocracy
> >
> > Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has
> > already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of
> > electing new committers and project management committee members
> > should be natural.
> >
> > Community
> >
> > The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good
> > potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers.
> >
> > Core Developers
> >
> > The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and
> > industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include
> > documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development
> > and communication currently takes place on GitHub.
> >
> > Alignment
> >
> > Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released
> > under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with
> > the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at
> > Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with
> > contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an
> > alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit.
> >
> > Known Risks
> >
> > Project Name
> >
> > No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is
> > already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net
> > domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer
> > them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request.
> >
> > Orphaned Products
> >
> > There is a risk of being orphaned due to the small number of
> > committers. Even if the main contributor has no plan to leave the
> > project, this is a problem we need to address 

Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-08 Thread li gang
+1 (non-binding)
Good luck.

Bertrand Delacretaz  于2022年10月6日周四 20:53写道:

> Hi,
>
> The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no
> objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> Apache incubator.
>
> The proposal is copied below and available at
> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal
>
> Please cast your vote:
>
>   [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator
>   [ ] +0, I don't care either way
>   [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because...
>
> This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours.
>
> Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are
> welcome!
>
> -Bertrand
>
> [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3
>
> -- Baremaps Proposal --
>
> Abstract
>
> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps.
>
> Proposal
>
> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a
> data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data
> sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers
> to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an
> attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work.
> Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as
> location search and IP to location.
>
> Background
>
> The infrastructure components required to publish and operate
> large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous,
> complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web
> browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large
> spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based
> on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from
> network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires
> indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different
> languages.
>
> Rationale
>
> Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of
> developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes
> it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping
> infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small
> teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop
> custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates
> innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and
> customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil
> engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.).
>
> Initial Goals
>
> The primary goals are:
>
> to learn the Apache Way;
> to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style;
> to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles
> Next, etc.);
> to grow the community and attract new contributors;
> to release additional services and components (IP to location,
> location search, etc.).
>
> Current Status
>
> Meritocracy
>
> Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has
> already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of
> electing new committers and project management committee members
> should be natural.
>
> Community
>
> The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good
> potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers.
>
> Core Developers
>
> The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and
> industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include
> documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development
> and communication currently takes place on GitHub.
>
> Alignment
>
> Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released
> under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with
> the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at
> Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with
> contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an
> alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit.
>
> Known Risks
>
> Project Name
>
> No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is
> already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net
> domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer
> them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request.
>
> Orphaned Products
>
> There is a risk of being orphaned due to the small number of
> committers. Even if the main contributor has no plan to leave the
> project, this is a problem we need to address in the future.
>
> Inexperience with open source
>
> The initial committers contributed to open source projects in the past
> but have only a few experiences with the governance of open source
> projects in a Foundation such as Apache.
>
> Length of incubation
>
> We expect to achieve most of the initial goals within one year.

Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-07 Thread Willem Jiang
+1 (binding)& Good Luck !

Willem Jiang

Twitter: willemjiang
Weibo: 姜宁willem

On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:53 PM Bertrand Delacretaz
 wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no
> objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> Apache incubator.
>
> The proposal is copied below and available at
> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal
>
> Please cast your vote:
>
>   [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator
>   [ ] +0, I don't care either way
>   [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because...
>
> This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours.
>
> Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are 
> welcome!
>
> -Bertrand
>
> [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3
>
> -- Baremaps Proposal --
>
> Abstract
>
> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps.
>
> Proposal
>
> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a
> data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data
> sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers
> to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an
> attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work.
> Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as
> location search and IP to location.
>
> Background
>
> The infrastructure components required to publish and operate
> large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous,
> complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web
> browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large
> spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based
> on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from
> network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires
> indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different
> languages.
>
> Rationale
>
> Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of
> developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes
> it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping
> infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small
> teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop
> custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates
> innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and
> customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil
> engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.).
>
> Initial Goals
>
> The primary goals are:
>
> to learn the Apache Way;
> to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style;
> to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles
> Next, etc.);
> to grow the community and attract new contributors;
> to release additional services and components (IP to location,
> location search, etc.).
>
> Current Status
>
> Meritocracy
>
> Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has
> already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of
> electing new committers and project management committee members
> should be natural.
>
> Community
>
> The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good
> potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers.
>
> Core Developers
>
> The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and
> industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include
> documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development
> and communication currently takes place on GitHub.
>
> Alignment
>
> Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released
> under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with
> the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at
> Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with
> contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an
> alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit.
>
> Known Risks
>
> Project Name
>
> No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is
> already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net
> domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer
> them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request.
>
> Orphaned Products
>
> There is a risk of being orphaned due to the small number of
> committers. Even if the main contributor has no plan to leave the
> project, this is a problem we need to address in the future.
>
> Inexperience with open source
>
> The initial committers contributed to open source projects in the past
> but have only a few experiences with the governance of open source
> projects in a Foundation such as Apache.
>
> Length of incubation
>

Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-07 Thread Furkan KAMACI
+1 (binding)

On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 7:28 AM Mohammad Asif Siddiqui 
wrote:

> +1 (binding)
>
> *With Regards*
> *Mohammad Asif Siddiqui*
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 5:47 PM Bertil Chapuis  wrote:
>
> > +1 (non-binding)
> >
> > > On 7 Oct 2022, at 11:24, Jia Yu  wrote:
> > >
> > > +1 (non-binding)
> > >
> > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:20 AM Jean-Baptiste Onofré 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >> +1 (binding)
> > >>
> > >> Regards
> > >> JB
> > >>
> > >> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM Bertrand Delacretaz
> > >>  wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Hi,
> > >>>
> > >>> The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no
> > >>> objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> > >>> Apache incubator.
> > >>>
> > >>> The proposal is copied below and available at
> > >>>
> > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal
> > >>>
> > >>> Please cast your vote:
> > >>>
> > >>>  [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator
> > >>>  [ ] +0, I don't care either way
> > >>>  [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because...
> > >>>
> > >>> This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours.
> > >>>
> > >>> Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes
> are
> > >> welcome!
> > >>>
> > >>> -Bertrand
> > >>>
> > >>> [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3
> > >>>
> > >>> -- Baremaps Proposal --
> > >>>
> > >>> Abstract
> > >>>
> > >>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> > >>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps.
> > >>>
> > >>> Proposal
> > >>>
> > >>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> > >>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a
> > >>> data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data
> > >>> sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers
> > >>> to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an
> > >>> attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work.
> > >>> Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as
> > >>> location search and IP to location.
> > >>>
> > >>> Background
> > >>>
> > >>> The infrastructure components required to publish and operate
> > >>> large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous,
> > >>> complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in
> Web
> > >>> browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large
> > >>> spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based
> > >>> on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from
> > >>> network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires
> > >>> indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different
> > >>> languages.
> > >>>
> > >>> Rationale
> > >>>
> > >>> Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of
> > >>> developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes
> > >>> it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping
> > >>> infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small
> > >>> teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to
> develop
> > >>> custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates
> > >>> innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and
> > >>> customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil
> > >>> engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.).
> > >>>
> > >>> Initial Goals
> > >>>
> > >>> The primary goals are:
> > >>>
> > >>> to learn the Apache Way;
> > >>> to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style;
> > >>> to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles
> > >>> Next, etc.);
> > >>> to grow the community and attract new contributors;
> > >>> to release additional services and components (IP to location,
> > >>> location search, etc.).
> > >>>
> > >>> Current Status
> > >>>
> > >>> Meritocracy
> > >>>
> > >>> Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has
> > >>> already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of
> > >>> electing new committers and project management committee members
> > >>> should be natural.
> > >>>
> > >>> Community
> > >>>
> > >>> The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good
> > >>> potential for a diverse community mixing developers and
> cartographers.
> > >>>
> > >>> Core Developers
> > >>>
> > >>> The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and
> > >>> industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include
> > >>> documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development
> > >>> and communication currently takes place on GitHub.
> > >>>
> > >>> Alignment
> > >>>
> > >>> Many critical components used in the geospatial community are
> released
> > >>> under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with
> > >>> the terms 

Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-07 Thread Mohammad Asif Siddiqui
+1 (binding)

*With Regards*
*Mohammad Asif Siddiqui*


On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 5:47 PM Bertil Chapuis  wrote:

> +1 (non-binding)
>
> > On 7 Oct 2022, at 11:24, Jia Yu  wrote:
> >
> > +1 (non-binding)
> >
> > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:20 AM Jean-Baptiste Onofré 
> wrote:
> >
> >> +1 (binding)
> >>
> >> Regards
> >> JB
> >>
> >> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM Bertrand Delacretaz
> >>  wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no
> >>> objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> >>> Apache incubator.
> >>>
> >>> The proposal is copied below and available at
> >>>
> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal
> >>>
> >>> Please cast your vote:
> >>>
> >>>  [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator
> >>>  [ ] +0, I don't care either way
> >>>  [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because...
> >>>
> >>> This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours.
> >>>
> >>> Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are
> >> welcome!
> >>>
> >>> -Bertrand
> >>>
> >>> [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3
> >>>
> >>> -- Baremaps Proposal --
> >>>
> >>> Abstract
> >>>
> >>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> >>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps.
> >>>
> >>> Proposal
> >>>
> >>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> >>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a
> >>> data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data
> >>> sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers
> >>> to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an
> >>> attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work.
> >>> Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as
> >>> location search and IP to location.
> >>>
> >>> Background
> >>>
> >>> The infrastructure components required to publish and operate
> >>> large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous,
> >>> complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web
> >>> browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large
> >>> spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based
> >>> on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from
> >>> network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires
> >>> indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different
> >>> languages.
> >>>
> >>> Rationale
> >>>
> >>> Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of
> >>> developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes
> >>> it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping
> >>> infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small
> >>> teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop
> >>> custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates
> >>> innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and
> >>> customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil
> >>> engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.).
> >>>
> >>> Initial Goals
> >>>
> >>> The primary goals are:
> >>>
> >>> to learn the Apache Way;
> >>> to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style;
> >>> to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles
> >>> Next, etc.);
> >>> to grow the community and attract new contributors;
> >>> to release additional services and components (IP to location,
> >>> location search, etc.).
> >>>
> >>> Current Status
> >>>
> >>> Meritocracy
> >>>
> >>> Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has
> >>> already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of
> >>> electing new committers and project management committee members
> >>> should be natural.
> >>>
> >>> Community
> >>>
> >>> The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good
> >>> potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers.
> >>>
> >>> Core Developers
> >>>
> >>> The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and
> >>> industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include
> >>> documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development
> >>> and communication currently takes place on GitHub.
> >>>
> >>> Alignment
> >>>
> >>> Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released
> >>> under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with
> >>> the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at
> >>> Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with
> >>> contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an
> >>> alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit.
> >>>
> >>> Known Risks
> >>>
> >>> Project Name
> >>>
> >>> No trademark is associated with the 

Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-07 Thread Bertil Chapuis
+1 (non-binding)

> On 7 Oct 2022, at 11:24, Jia Yu  wrote:
> 
> +1 (non-binding)
> 
> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:20 AM Jean-Baptiste Onofré  wrote:
> 
>> +1 (binding)
>> 
>> Regards
>> JB
>> 
>> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM Bertrand Delacretaz
>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no
>>> objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
>>> Apache incubator.
>>> 
>>> The proposal is copied below and available at
>>> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal
>>> 
>>> Please cast your vote:
>>> 
>>>  [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator
>>>  [ ] +0, I don't care either way
>>>  [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because...
>>> 
>>> This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours.
>>> 
>>> Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are
>> welcome!
>>> 
>>> -Bertrand
>>> 
>>> [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3
>>> 
>>> -- Baremaps Proposal --
>>> 
>>> Abstract
>>> 
>>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
>>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps.
>>> 
>>> Proposal
>>> 
>>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
>>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a
>>> data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data
>>> sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers
>>> to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an
>>> attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work.
>>> Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as
>>> location search and IP to location.
>>> 
>>> Background
>>> 
>>> The infrastructure components required to publish and operate
>>> large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous,
>>> complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web
>>> browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large
>>> spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based
>>> on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from
>>> network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires
>>> indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different
>>> languages.
>>> 
>>> Rationale
>>> 
>>> Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of
>>> developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes
>>> it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping
>>> infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small
>>> teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop
>>> custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates
>>> innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and
>>> customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil
>>> engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.).
>>> 
>>> Initial Goals
>>> 
>>> The primary goals are:
>>> 
>>> to learn the Apache Way;
>>> to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style;
>>> to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles
>>> Next, etc.);
>>> to grow the community and attract new contributors;
>>> to release additional services and components (IP to location,
>>> location search, etc.).
>>> 
>>> Current Status
>>> 
>>> Meritocracy
>>> 
>>> Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has
>>> already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of
>>> electing new committers and project management committee members
>>> should be natural.
>>> 
>>> Community
>>> 
>>> The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good
>>> potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers.
>>> 
>>> Core Developers
>>> 
>>> The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and
>>> industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include
>>> documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development
>>> and communication currently takes place on GitHub.
>>> 
>>> Alignment
>>> 
>>> Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released
>>> under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with
>>> the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at
>>> Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with
>>> contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an
>>> alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit.
>>> 
>>> Known Risks
>>> 
>>> Project Name
>>> 
>>> No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is
>>> already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net
>>> domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer
>>> them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request.
>>> 
>>> Orphaned Products
>>> 
>>> There is a risk of being orphaned due to the 

Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-07 Thread Jia Yu
+1 (non-binding)

On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:20 AM Jean-Baptiste Onofré  wrote:

> +1 (binding)
>
> Regards
> JB
>
> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM Bertrand Delacretaz
>  wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no
> > objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> > Apache incubator.
> >
> > The proposal is copied below and available at
> > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal
> >
> > Please cast your vote:
> >
> >   [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator
> >   [ ] +0, I don't care either way
> >   [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because...
> >
> > This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours.
> >
> > Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are
> welcome!
> >
> > -Bertrand
> >
> > [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3
> >
> > -- Baremaps Proposal --
> >
> > Abstract
> >
> > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps.
> >
> > Proposal
> >
> > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a
> > data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data
> > sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers
> > to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an
> > attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work.
> > Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as
> > location search and IP to location.
> >
> > Background
> >
> > The infrastructure components required to publish and operate
> > large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous,
> > complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web
> > browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large
> > spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based
> > on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from
> > network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires
> > indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different
> > languages.
> >
> > Rationale
> >
> > Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of
> > developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes
> > it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping
> > infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small
> > teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop
> > custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates
> > innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and
> > customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil
> > engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.).
> >
> > Initial Goals
> >
> > The primary goals are:
> >
> > to learn the Apache Way;
> > to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style;
> > to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles
> > Next, etc.);
> > to grow the community and attract new contributors;
> > to release additional services and components (IP to location,
> > location search, etc.).
> >
> > Current Status
> >
> > Meritocracy
> >
> > Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has
> > already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of
> > electing new committers and project management committee members
> > should be natural.
> >
> > Community
> >
> > The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good
> > potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers.
> >
> > Core Developers
> >
> > The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and
> > industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include
> > documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development
> > and communication currently takes place on GitHub.
> >
> > Alignment
> >
> > Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released
> > under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with
> > the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at
> > Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with
> > contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an
> > alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit.
> >
> > Known Risks
> >
> > Project Name
> >
> > No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is
> > already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net
> > domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer
> > them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request.
> >
> > Orphaned Products
> >
> > There is a risk of being orphaned due to the small number of
> > committers. Even if the main contributor has no plan to leave the
> > project, this is a problem 

Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-06 Thread Jean-Baptiste Onofré
+1 (binding)

Regards
JB

On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM Bertrand Delacretaz
 wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no
> objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> Apache incubator.
>
> The proposal is copied below and available at
> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal
>
> Please cast your vote:
>
>   [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator
>   [ ] +0, I don't care either way
>   [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because...
>
> This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours.
>
> Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are 
> welcome!
>
> -Bertrand
>
> [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3
>
> -- Baremaps Proposal --
>
> Abstract
>
> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps.
>
> Proposal
>
> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components
> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a
> data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data
> sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers
> to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an
> attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work.
> Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as
> location search and IP to location.
>
> Background
>
> The infrastructure components required to publish and operate
> large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous,
> complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web
> browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large
> spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based
> on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from
> network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires
> indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different
> languages.
>
> Rationale
>
> Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of
> developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes
> it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping
> infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small
> teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop
> custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates
> innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and
> customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil
> engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.).
>
> Initial Goals
>
> The primary goals are:
>
> to learn the Apache Way;
> to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style;
> to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles
> Next, etc.);
> to grow the community and attract new contributors;
> to release additional services and components (IP to location,
> location search, etc.).
>
> Current Status
>
> Meritocracy
>
> Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has
> already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of
> electing new committers and project management committee members
> should be natural.
>
> Community
>
> The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good
> potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers.
>
> Core Developers
>
> The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and
> industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include
> documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development
> and communication currently takes place on GitHub.
>
> Alignment
>
> Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released
> under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with
> the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at
> Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with
> contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an
> alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit.
>
> Known Risks
>
> Project Name
>
> No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is
> already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net
> domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer
> them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request.
>
> Orphaned Products
>
> There is a risk of being orphaned due to the small number of
> committers. Even if the main contributor has no plan to leave the
> project, this is a problem we need to address in the future.
>
> Inexperience with open source
>
> The initial committers contributed to open source projects in the past
> but have only a few experiences with the governance of open source
> projects in a Foundation such as Apache.
>
> Length of incubation
>
> We expect to achieve most of the initial goals 

Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-06 Thread Madhawa Gunasekara
+1 (binding)
Madhawa


On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 4:19 PM Julian Hyde  wrote:

> +1 (binding)
>
> Julian
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:10 AM Josh Fischer  wrote:
> >
> > +1 (non-binding)
> >
> > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 7:54 AM Bertrand Delacretaz <
> bdelacre...@apache.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Bertrand Delacretaz  wrote:
> > > > ...I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> > > > Apache incubator.
> > > >...
> > >
> > > +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator!
> > >
> > > -Bertrand
> > >
> > > -
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Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-06 Thread Calvin Kirs
Hi,
+1 (binding)

On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 10:19 PM Julian Hyde  wrote:
>
> +1 (binding)
>
> Julian
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:10 AM Josh Fischer  wrote:
> >
> > +1 (non-binding)
> >
> > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 7:54 AM Bertrand Delacretaz 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Bertrand Delacretaz  wrote:
> > > > ...I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> > > > Apache incubator.
> > > >...
> > >
> > > +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator!
> > >
> > > -Bertrand
> > >
> > > -
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Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-06 Thread Julian Hyde
+1 (binding)

Julian


On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:10 AM Josh Fischer  wrote:
>
> +1 (non-binding)
>
> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 7:54 AM Bertrand Delacretaz 
> wrote:
>
> > Bertrand Delacretaz  wrote:
> > > ...I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> > > Apache incubator.
> > >...
> >
> > +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator!
> >
> > -Bertrand
> >
> > -
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Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-06 Thread Josh Fischer
+1 (non-binding)

On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 7:54 AM Bertrand Delacretaz 
wrote:

> Bertrand Delacretaz  wrote:
> > ...I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> > Apache incubator.
> >...
>
> +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator!
>
> -Bertrand
>
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Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator

2022-10-06 Thread Bertrand Delacretaz
Bertrand Delacretaz  wrote:
> ...I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the
> Apache incubator.
>...

+1, bring Baremap into the Incubator!

-Bertrand

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