[OSGeo-Discuss] OpenStreet Maps

2007-09-04 Thread H . S . Rai
Lot many efforts are being undertaken by various agencies, individuals to generate FLOSS software and to create data related to places. But I found very little such data, belonging to Asian countries, available on openstreetmap.org Why we are not using this great facility, being offered by this

[OSGeo-Discuss] Steps To Creating A Simple Vector Based GIS (Using FOSS...Of Course)

2007-09-04 Thread Landon Blake
I was wondering if there was a good tutorial or article about creating a simple vector-based GIS using FOSS? I don't want something too software specific. I'm really looking for something that covers the basic principles. I'm starting a new vector-based GIS for a volunteer group and I was

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Steps To Creating A Simple Vector Based GIS (Using FOSS...Of Course)

2007-09-04 Thread RAVI KUMAR
Well, all the Open Source GIS, like GRASS, Qgis, OpqnJUMP etc have their code for download. GRASS has a programmers guide (or of sorts).. will it not be of help. Ravi Kumar Landon Blake [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was wondering if there was a good tutorial or article about creating

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] OpenStreet Maps

2007-09-04 Thread RAVI KUMAR
Good idea. Open HIS enthusiasts can make a difference like this. Ravi Kumar H.S.Rai [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lot many efforts are being undertaken by various agencies, individuals to generate FLOSS software and to create data related to places. But I found very little such data, belonging to

[OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Open Street maps for India

2007-09-04 Thread RAVI KUMAR
Note: forwarded message attached. - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. ---BeginMessage--- Good idea. Open GIS enthusiasts can make a difference like this. Ravi Kumar H.S.Rai [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lot many efforts are