Hi Barry and others,
Is Open Source Geospatial Atlas idea still alive?
I hope so.
Just to remind this good idea ...
best regards,
Robert
On 05.08.2012 19:05, Barry Rowlingson wrote:
For all those interested in the atlas project, I've started up a github site:
On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 11:05 PM, Robert Szczepanek
rob...@szczepanek.pl wrote:
Hi Barry and others,
Is Open Source Geospatial Atlas idea still alive?
I hope so.
Just to remind this good idea ...
There were opinions that a printed atlas wouldn't be a worthwhile
project due to quality, cost,
Very interesting idea put forth by Barry.
Would be great to see involvement from Local Chapters
so that the Atlas could present contents other languages too.
BTW, a Japanese company received Good Design Award for
its maps that were prepared using FOSS4G tools some years ago
(See
For all those interested in the atlas project, I've started up a github site:
https://github.com/barryrowlingson/osgeoatlas
The .tex file there isn't compilable as it stands because the included
map.pdf files aren't included, they are kinda large and I didn't want
to clog the repo up with them.
Hi Folks,
Hi Guys,
I agree totally with everything that has been said. I don't have a
problem with using multiple applications to conduct my GIS work. I do
all the time.
I suppose the issue is what the purpose of the Atlas will be. To promote
fosGIS or promote Open Source. I was under the
On 07/31/2012 12:57 PM, doug_newc...@fws.gov wrote:
Hi Folks,
Hi Guys,
I agree totally with everything that has been said. I don't have a
problem with using multiple applications to conduct my GIS work. I do
all the time.
I suppose the issue is what the purpose of the Atlas will be. To
On Jul 31, 2012, at 8:49 AM, Seven (aka Arnulf) se...@arnulf.us wrote:
Btw: OdbL will be a great enabler for this because it requires to
maintain this breadcrumb track when publishing the results.
Confused as to how ODbL (http://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/) is relevant
here. Unless,
To me, telling how it was done with open source geospatial
tools is as important as that it was done with open source
geospatial tools.
I agree with Doug and others on this point. Those ESRI map books are
'pretty', but (much like the software) have little or no transparency
in that they don't
On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 2:26 PM, julia harrell julia.harr...@gmail.com wrote:
This would make it a superior product - even if
some of the maps aren't quite as 'pretty' as those in the ESRI map
book :)
Why wouldn't they be as pretty? You're exhibiting the very prejudice
I'd like to
I did not suggest that *all* the maps would not be as 'pretty'. I
said that even if *some* of them weren't as pretty, that they'd still
be superior products if they included information on how they were
created and the design principles used, etc.
I think we are all aware that it is (for the
Yes, and those carto types have workflows that are geared towards how ESRI
spits out ai/vector graphics. From my experience, it's much easier to get
open source GIS involved through map/database server work or data
processing/analysis rather then cartography. I end up doing much of the
And sometimes those processing steps
are too complicated or convoluted to write down neatly. It might be
but the more you require/add to the atlas, the more effort required
by the contributors.
very true. maybe all the gory technical detail does not all have to
be included in the book
On 07/31/2012 02:48 PM, julia harrell wrote:
I did not suggest that *all* the maps would not be as 'pretty'. I
said that even if *some* of them weren't as pretty, that they'd still
be superior products if they included information on how they were
created and the design principles used, etc.
On 07/31/2012 02:14 PM, Mr. Puneet Kishor wrote:
On Jul 31, 2012, at 8:49 AM, Seven (aka Arnulf) se...@arnulf.us
wrote:
Btw: OdbL will be a great enabler for this because it requires to
maintain this breadcrumb track when publishing the results.
Confused as to how ODbL
On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 1:49 AM, Simon Cropper
simoncrop...@fossworkflowguides.com wrote:
I think it important however that people *do not* use Inkscape, unless
of course it is being put up as an fosGIS package. Using Inkscape has
come about due to the inherent deficiencies in map production
Oops folks, it's fossgisbrasil.com.br.
We are publishing each quarter; Thanks for the complements.
On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 6:46 AM, Nathan Woodrow madman...@gmail.com wrote:
Barry,
This sounds like a good idea, I would be happy to contribute
something. I have two ESRI map books at work that
I think it important however that people *do not* use Inkscape, unless of
course it is being put up as an fosGIS package. Using Inkscape has come
about due to the inherent deficiencies in map production in various
packages.
Any maps produced for such a book need to be produced solely
On Jul 30, 2012, at 10:28 AM, David William Bitner bit...@gyttja.org wrote:
I think it important however that people *do not* use Inkscape, unless of
course it is being put up as an fosGIS package. Using Inkscape has come about
due to the inherent deficiencies in map production in
I concur with David here. We publish numerous maps and always use
Illustrator (or other design tools) in the workflow process. We are an Arc
shop for the map publication work (although I have been able to get QGIS
involved in a few places) and have submitted maps to the ESRI Map Books.
We just
On 30/07/12 02:07, Barry Rowlingson wrote:
Okay, next steps - can I start a page on the OSgeo wiki? What do I
need to get an official OSgeo stamp of approval and use the logo?
Barry,
Yes, creating (or extending) a wiki is a good idea.
I think you ideas fit in well with the Marketing Pipleline
On 31/07/12 00:53, John Callahan wrote:
I concur with David here. We publish numerous maps and always use
Illustrator (or other design tools) in the workflow process. We are an
Arc shop for the map publication work (although I have been able to get
QGIS involved in a few places) and have
Hi all,
thanks for all the comments in the last 24 hours or so. Here's
comments on them:
How to deal with the data property and rights, ragrding both printing or
spreading on the Web ?
We'd have to get permission from the authors, but that shouldn't be a
problem. I recently edited a
-Discuss] Open Source Geospatial Atlas
Date: Sat, Jul 28, 2012 13:57
Barry,
Hi also think it is a really good idea.
However, one simple question comes to my mind:
How to deal with the data property and rights, ragrding both printing or
spreading on the Web ?
May be such an initiative should
Also, some companies would be willing to help underwrite production costs in
exchange for some small ads on the back pages, if we
wanted to go that way.
Nice idea, but initial production costs are zero with
publish-on-demand - its just the time of the editor.
Ah, but you're not thinking
Dear all,
I would like to second Arnulf's suggestions for the committee and the
white paper.
Slight amendment : let's name it Open Geospatial Data Committee.
I'd be happy to participate.
Best,
Dimitris
Really good idea, and great to see
discuss@lists.osgeo.org
Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] Open Source Geospatial Atlas
Date: Sat, Jul 28, 2012 13:57
Barry,
Hi also think it is a really good idea.
However, one simple question comes to my mind:
How to deal with the data property and rights, ragrding both printing or
spreading on the Web
nicolas.bo...@gmail.com
To: Michael P. Gerlek m...@flaxen.com
Cc: osgeo-discuss discuss@lists.osgeo.org
Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] Open Source Geospatial Atlas
Date: Sat, Jul 28, 2012 13:57
Barry,
Hi also think it is a really good idea.
However, one simple question comes to my mind:
How to deal
On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 6:42 PM, Dimitris Kotzinos kotz...@csd.uoc.gr wrote:
Dear all,
I would like to second Arnulf's suggestions for the committee and the white
paper.
Slight amendment : let's name it Open Geospatial Data Committee.
I'd be happy to participate.
+1 on an Open Geospatial
On 30/07/12 11:43, Andrew Turner wrote:
On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 6:42 PM, Dimitris Kotzinos kotz...@csd.uoc.gr wrote:
Dear all,
I would like to second Arnulf's suggestions for the committee and the white
paper.
Slight amendment : let's name it Open Geospatial Data Committee.
I'd be happy to
On Jul 29, 2012, at 9:43 PM, Andrew Turner ajtur...@highearthorbit.com wrote:
On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 6:42 PM, Dimitris Kotzinos kotz...@csd.uoc.gr wrote:
Dear all,
I would like to second Arnulf's suggestions for the committee and the white
paper.
Slight amendment : let's name it Open
+1
Great possibilities for Public-participatory data.
From: Simon Cropper simoncrop...@fossworkflowguides.com
To: discuss@lists.osgeo.org
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 7:39 AM
Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Open Source Geospatial Atlas
On 30/07/12 11:43, Andrew
Do you think an atlas of beautiful maps produced with open-source
technology (software and data) could be made? Here's what I was
thinking:
* Put out a proposal for beautiful cartography, stunning maps, and
insightful visualisations done with OpenSource applications and/or
Open Data.
* Collect
Barry,
Hi also think it is a really good idea.
However, one simple question comes to my mind:
How to deal with the data property and rights, ragrding both printing or
spreading on the Web ?
May be such an initiative should accept maps using OpenData or OSM only ?
Best,
Nick
2012/7/28
Great idea, I was just thinking that we need to add something exciting and new
that promotes OSGeo. The OSGeo live disk certainly does that, but this would
place more emphasis on data/art/style. I know there is a large segment within
OSGeo that would like to focus more on education and
On Jul 28, 2012, at 7:33 AM, Barry Rowlingson b.rowling...@lancaster.ac.uk
wrote:
Do you think an atlas of beautiful maps produced with open-source
technology (software and data) could be made? Here's what I was
thinking:
..
Great idea, but a physical book in today's day and age?
cool idea!
i love to bring this book to my regular fossgeo promotion rounds.
On Jul 28, 2012 8:46 PM, nicolas bozon nicolas.bo...@gmail.com wrote:
Great ideas !
I think if the input format is generic enough (LateX, or Sphinx may be..),
we would be able to provide such a maps collection
Very good idea.
It would be also interesting if map creation instructions on the book
could be demonstrated using OSGeoLive and the tools provided in it. This
way the Live DVD could be distributed with the book (and vise versa).
Thoughts?
Angelos
On 07/28/2012 03:07 PM, Mark Lucas wrote:
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