[mapserver-users] Mapserver GDAL in various Linux repositories
I'm trying to get a handle on installing Mapserver on different Linux systems, so I can make recommendations to clients for setting up systems with Mapserver. For standard repositories for different Linux distributions, I see quite a variety of names and versions: Ubuntu: I have 8.04 on my MacBook, so I could check this directly - I find MapServer 5.0.0 and GDAL 1.4.4. A web package list gives me MS 4.10 and GDAL 1.4.1 for 7.10. Debian: the web package listing shows MS 4.10/GDAL 1.5.0 for etch, and MS 5.0.2/GDAL 1.5.1 for the upcoming lenny. Redhat: I couldn't find a web interface to search for packages, but did find a reference to Redhat 5 which has MS 4.10 and GDAL 1.4.2. The Mapserver download page has links to old Mapping Hacks RPMs, and a really old FGS bundle. There's the FWTools, which is supposed to have the latest dev versions of MS and GDAL for almost any 32bit Linux, but I'm not sure I want to put dev versions into a production environment. Any other ideas? - custom repositories with more up to date, or consistent across Linux systems, version? Building from source would only be an option for the more savvy clients. Maybe something similar to FWTools but with stable versions only? I definitely want at least MapServer 5 (though I could live with 4.10 in a pinch). GDAL version is more flexible, though it would be good to have the newer Python bindings in 1.5. Other support dependencies are less of a concern (except maybe PROJ). - William Kyngesburye kyngchaos*at*kyngchaos*dot*com http://www.kyngchaos.com/ Time is an illusion - lunchtime doubly so. - Ford Prefect ___ mapserver-users mailing list mapserver-users@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-users
Re: [mapserver-users] Mapserver GDAL in various Linux repositories
William Kyngesburye wrote: The Mapserver download page has links to old Mapping Hacks RPMs, and a really old FGS bundle. There's the FWTools, which is supposed to have the latest dev versions of MS and GDAL for almost any 32bit Linux, but I'm not sure I want to put dev versions into a production environment. Any other ideas? - custom repositories with more up to date, or consistent across Linux systems, version? Building from source would only be an option for the more savvy clients. Maybe something similar to FWTools but with stable versions only? I definitely want at least MapServer 5 (though I could live with 4.10 in a pinch). GDAL version is more flexible, though it would be good to have the newer Python bindings in 1.5. Other support dependencies are less of a concern (except maybe PROJ). William, For system where you can't get reliable pre-made packages, I'd encourage use of FGS. It is intended for that role. There has been a bunch of work recently to update FGS to more recent versions of the various packages. FGS could definately benefit from more assistance. Best regards, -- ---+-- I set the clouds in motion - turn up | Frank Warmerdam, [EMAIL PROTECTED] light and sound - activate the windows | http://pobox.com/~warmerdam and watch the world go round - Rush| President OSGeo, http://osgeo.org ___ mapserver-users mailing list mapserver-users@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-users
Re: [mapserver-users] Mapserver GDAL in various Linux repositories
William Kyngesburye wrote: The Mapserver download page has links to old Mapping Hacks RPMs, and a really old FGS bundle. With respect to FGS, there have been no official/public releases in quite a while, but we've continued to use it internally. Recently we've started putting more work towards a new public release and last week a 1.0 release with the latest version of everything has been posted to the download site and mentioned on the FGS list, but unfortunately the website is still lagging behind. Here is the relevant mailing list thread with the download/install info for FGS 1.0: http://lists.maptools.org/pipermail/foss-gis-suite/2008-May/000639.html Daniel -- Daniel Morissette http://www.mapgears.com/ ___ mapserver-users mailing list mapserver-users@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-users
RE: [mapserver-users] Mapserver GDAL in various Linux repositories
I can vouch for the HostGIS linux platform that the guys put out there. I've used it for a couple of years now and as a base platform it would be very hard to beat! Gregor and the guys do a great job of putting it together and their support is beyond compare. They and their platform get a 10 out of 10 from me. -- Things are only difficult while you don't understand them. Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 12:45:10 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [mapserver-users] Mapserver GDAL in various Linux repositories CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mapserver-users@lists.osgeo.org Any other ideas? - custom repositories with more up to date, or consistent across Linux systems, version? Maybe something similar to FWTools but with stable versions only? There's our own open-source product: HostGIS Linux http://www.hostgis.com/linux/ We use it in production on both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms, with great success. -- Gregor Mosheh / Greg AllensworthBS, A+, Network+, Security+, Server+ System Administrator, Lead Programmer HostGIS development hosting services, http://www.HostGIS.com/ Remember that no one cares if you can back up, only if you can restore. - AMANDA ___ mapserver-users mailing list mapserver-users@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-users _ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_052008___ mapserver-users mailing list mapserver-users@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-users
Re: [mapserver-users] Mapserver GDAL in various Linux repositories
Why, thank you Gail. That just brings out a smile. FYI, I've started construction of HGL 4.3 so this is a great time to hit up the mailing list, and to send in requests and complaints about HGL 4.2 The diffs will be about a dozen bugfixes, and mostly just good ol' package upgrades, and a lot of work toward package upgrades. And now I'll quit spamming plugs for our own product. :) -- Gregor Mosheh / Greg AllensworthBS, A+, Network+, Security+, Server+ System Administrator, Lead Programmer HostGIS development hosting services, http://www.HostGIS.com/ Remember that no one cares if you can back up, only if you can restore. - AMANDA ___ mapserver-users mailing list mapserver-users@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-users
Re: [mapserver-users] Mapserver GDAL in various Linux repositories
I vaguely remember this, but didn't pay much attention to it ;) It would be good to update the FGS page to show which versions are included. Are the FGS builds of Apache, PHP, Postgres, ... and basic libraries required for FGS MapServer GDAL, and other GIS tools and libraries? Or can they use system copies of these? Clients may not be willing or able to install duplicate copies of stuff available at the same version in the system, especially on an existing server. Also, are there plans for 64bit builds? On May 14, 2008, at 1:34 PM, Daniel Morissette wrote: William Kyngesburye wrote: The Mapserver download page has links to old Mapping Hacks RPMs, and a really old FGS bundle. With respect to FGS, there have been no official/public releases in quite a while, but we've continued to use it internally. Recently we've started putting more work towards a new public release and last week a 1.0 release with the latest version of everything has been posted to the download site and mentioned on the FGS list, but unfortunately the website is still lagging behind. Here is the relevant mailing list thread with the download/install info for FGS 1.0: http://lists.maptools.org/pipermail/foss-gis-suite/2008-May/ 000639.html Daniel -- Daniel Morissette http://www.mapgears.com/ ___ mapserver-users mailing list mapserver-users@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-users - William Kyngesburye kyngchaos*at*kyngchaos*dot*com http://www.kyngchaos.com/ All generalizations are dangerous, even this one. ___ mapserver-users mailing list mapserver-users@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/mapserver-users
