Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] The existence (and value of) "clean" geocoding tools?

[Stephen Woodbridge]

David Dearing wrote:
Hi.  I just recently stumbled across OSGeo and have poked around to try 
and get a feel for the different projects, but still have a lingering 
question.  Forgive me if this isn't the appropriate channel to be asking 
this.


It seems that there is a solid focus on mapping, image manipulation, and 
geometric processing at OSGeo.  And, in the more broad world including 
non-open source projects, there are a lot of tools available for the 
mass production of geotagged or geocoded documents.  However, the 
accuracy of these systems, while good, doesn't seem sufficient when 
accuracy is at a premium (from what I've seen they tend to focus on 
volume).


Are there any existing tools that can be used to tag/code documents, 
perhaps sacrificing the mass-produced aspect for better accuracy?  Have 
I just missed/overlooked some existing tool(s) that meet this 
description?  Or, am I in the minority in wanting to produce fewer 
"clean" geocoded/tagged documents rather than many "pretty good" documents?


Have you looked at http://ofb.net/~egnor/google.html
http://www.pagcgeo.org/


Geocoding is NOT exact, in fact it deals with a very messy area of 
natural language parsing. While it is constrained more than free text, 
it still has to deal with all the issues of typos, abbreviations, 
punctuations, etc and then it has to match the user into to some vendor 
data.


For example: matching AL 44, Alabama 44, AL-44, Alabama Highway 44, 
Highway 44, State Highway 44, Rt 44, and various other abbreviations for 
Highway, simple typo errors, adding N, N., North, S, S., South, etc 
designations to the Highway, adding Alt., Bus., Byp., etc and on it 
goes. You also need to deal with accented characters, that are sometimes 
entered without accents.


In a geocoder, you typically have a standardizer that sort our all that 
craziness. Then when you load the geocoder, you standardize the vendor 
data and store it in a standard form. When you get a geocode request you 
standardize the incoming request and then try to match the standard form 
with the vendor data which is also in standard form. As an alternative 
to a standardizer some geocoders use statistical record match techniques.


You can also you techniques like metaphone/soundex codes to do fuzzy 
searching and then use levensthein distance to score the possible 
matched results for how close they are to the request.


You need to be prepared to handle multiple results to a query, for 
example you search for Oak St. but only find North Oak Street and South 
Oak Street.


And all this can only happen after you have tagged some text in a 
document if you are doing tagging. You mention accuracy is important, 
well how do you determine what is "right", remember the Oak St example 
above.


Anyway this is a good place to discuss this topic.

-Stephen Woodbridge
 http://imaptools.com/
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Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] GeoFOSS LiveDVD - test it before we burn it

[Mark Leslie]

Mostly it's an Alpha because all the others were alphas, and we wouldn't
want this release to feel left out.
It's a good point though.  This dvd is really a proof of concept, and
while the finished product could easily be a 1.0 release, the process we
used to produce it certainly is not.  We've got a long way to go.  Our
end goal is the 2009 conference, with this years as the first
milestone.  I certainly hope to continue refining the dvd, though we
will likely focus on properly packaging what we've already included
before we do much more with the content.  Hopefully we'll work some of
this out at the BOF session


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Lorenzo Becchi wrote:
> I'm a lazy european, sorry
> ;-)
>
> Mark, why the name is still on Alpha?
> do you think you'll have the time to go on refining soon?
>
> ciao
> Lorenzo
>
>
> Mark Leslie wrote:
>> Tim,
>> The dvd image is now available at
>> http://download.osgeo.org/livedvd/FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD-Alpha4.iso.
>> Happy burning.
>>
>> -- 
>> Mark
>>
>> Tim Bowden wrote:
>>  
>>> Mark,  Please don't let that cutoff slip.  How long will your upload
>>> take?  I've got to start a download as soon as it's finished (note to
>>> self- I wonder if I can start slurping shortly after you start
>>> uploading?  Is there an rsync daemon on the server?  That might make it
>>> quicker).  I'm taking a hard copy with me in case the duplication house
>>> has issues with the download size (they've flagged this yesterday as
>>> the
>>> size has grown a bit).  I'll be leaving tomorrow at lunchtime, so
>>> that's
>>> cutting it fine as is.
>>>
>>> If there is anyone already in Cape Town on a fast link who can download
>>> in a timely manner, please drop me a line.  I prefer to have more
>>> contingency plans ;-)
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Tim
>>> On Wed, 2008-09-24 at 09:04 +1000, Mark Leslie wrote:
>>>  
 Lorenzo,
 That would be much appreciated, and I'll get the mapfile in right
 away. We are planning on starting to build the 'final' image this
 afternoon,
 so we've got an effective cutoff of 3pm AEST.  Anything you can get in
 before then we'll be sure to add.
 


 I've put together a quick, and not especially impressive, mapfile and
 cgi template using some australian data, so that will be in there as
 well, but the cgi interface doesn't look too impressive.

 -- 
 Mark Leslie
 Geospatial Software Architect
 LISAsoft

 -
 Ph: +61 2 8570 5000 Fax: +61 2 8570 5099 Mob: +61 Suite 112, Jones
 Bay Wharf 19-21 Pirrama Rd Pyrmont NSW 2009
 -

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 http://www.ardec.com.au
 http://www.lisasoft.com
 http://www.terrapages.com


 Lorenzo Becchi wrote:
  
> I've made a mapfile to show mapserver with the Alaska dataset:
> http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc:mapfile_for_mapserver#WMS_calls
>
>
> what time is the deadline to close the final ISO?
> If I have time I'll try, on Wednesday, to do a zip file containing:
> * a home page for localhost with links to:
> ** Mapserver WMS getCapabilities, getMap, getLegend
> ** a page with OpenLayers showing available layers
> ** geoserver demos
>
> ciao
> lorenzo
>
>
>
> Tim Bowden wrote:
>  
>> I'm planning on using the live-DVD to load the OSGeo booth PC.  If
>> anyone wants to take advantage of the provided stack for loading
>> some
>> demos, please drop me a line.  The plan atm is to have the PC
>> wired to
>> the local lan, so it can offer web services etc locally if it is
>> set up
>> in time.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Tim Bowden
>>
>> On Sat, 2008-09-20 at 15:04 +1000, Cameron Shorter wrote:
>>  
>>  
>>> Correct, please test FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD-Alpha3_4.iso
>>>
>>>  From now on we plan to only fix bugs and address cosmetic changes
>>> (like populating an index.html). We don't plan to add features.
>>>
>>> Also, we have extra testing time until Wednesday 24 September, but
>>> please test earlier rather than later so we have time to turn
>>> around
>>> any fixes.
>>>
>>> Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:
>>>  

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] GeoFOSS LiveDVD - test it before we burn it

[Alex Mandel]

I intend to due some refinements in October with GIS Day in November 
being the next deadline. You can see my ideas on the wiki page.

http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc under Long Term Plan

Alex

Lorenzo Becchi wrote:

I'm a lazy european, sorry
;-)

Mark, why the name is still on Alpha?
do you think you'll have the time to go on refining soon?

ciao
Lorenzo


Mark Leslie wrote:

Tim,
The dvd image is now available at
http://download.osgeo.org/livedvd/FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD-Alpha4.iso.
Happy burning.

--
Mark

Tim Bowden wrote:
 

Mark,  Please don't let that cutoff slip.  How long will your upload
take?  I've got to start a download as soon as it's finished (note to
self- I wonder if I can start slurping shortly after you start
uploading?  Is there an rsync daemon on the server?  That might make it
quicker).  I'm taking a hard copy with me in case the duplication house
has issues with the download size (they've flagged this yesterday as the
size has grown a bit).  I'll be leaving tomorrow at lunchtime, so that's
cutting it fine as is.

If there is anyone already in Cape Town on a fast link who can download
in a timely manner, please drop me a line.  I prefer to have more
contingency plans ;-)

Regards,
Tim
On Wed, 2008-09-24 at 09:04 +1000, Mark Leslie wrote:
 

Lorenzo,
That would be much appreciated, and I'll get the mapfile in right 
away. We are planning on starting to build the 'final' image this 
afternoon,

so we've got an effective cutoff of 3pm AEST.  Anything you can get in
before then we'll be sure to add.
 



I've put together a quick, and not especially impressive, mapfile and
cgi template using some australian data, so that will be in there as
well, but the cgi interface doesn't look too impressive.

--
Mark Leslie
Geospatial Software Architect
LISAsoft

-
Ph: +61 2 8570 5000 Fax: +61 2 8570 5099 Mob: +61 Suite 112, Jones 
Bay Wharf 19-21 Pirrama Rd Pyrmont NSW 2009

-

LISAsoft is part of the A2end Group of Companies
http://www.ardec.com.au
http://www.lisasoft.com
http://www.terrapages.com


Lorenzo Becchi wrote:
 

I've made a mapfile to show mapserver with the Alaska dataset:
http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc:mapfile_for_mapserver#WMS_calls 



what time is the deadline to close the final ISO?
If I have time I'll try, on Wednesday, to do a zip file containing:
* a home page for localhost with links to:
** Mapserver WMS getCapabilities, getMap, getLegend
** a page with OpenLayers showing available layers
** geoserver demos

ciao
lorenzo



Tim Bowden wrote:
 

I'm planning on using the live-DVD to load the OSGeo booth PC.  If
anyone wants to take advantage of the provided stack for loading some
demos, please drop me a line.  The plan atm is to have the PC 
wired to
the local lan, so it can offer web services etc locally if it is 
set up

in time.

Regards,
Tim Bowden

On Sat, 2008-09-20 at 15:04 +1000, Cameron Shorter wrote:
 
 

Correct, please test FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD-Alpha3_4.iso

 From now on we plan to only fix bugs and address cosmetic changes
(like populating an index.html). We don't plan to add features.

Also, we have extra testing time until Wednesday 24 September, but
please test earlier rather than later so we have time to turn around
any fixes.

Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:


Just to clarify, it is the file:
FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD-Alpha3_4.iso
then is the latest for testing, right?

Tyler

On 19-Sep-08, at 4:21 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote:

  

LISAsoft have built a LiveDVD containing a stack of quality, Open
Source, Geospatial Software. The DVD will be handed out at FOSS4G
2008  and we want help
testing it before we burn it.

Download
Download the FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD image from:
http://download.osgeo.org/livedvd/ .

Deadline for testing
Please download and complete testing by Close of Business, Monday
22 September. (We might get a little extra time for testing
depending on the burn process).
Could you please download the image, see if you can boot your
computer from using the LiveDVD image, and report your results on
our wiki at: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc#Testing

...

Remaining details at:
http://cameronshorter.blogspot.com/2008/09/geofoss-livedvd-test-it-before-we-burn.html 




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Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] The existence (and value of) "clean" geocoding tools?

[George Silva]

Hello David,

A good geocoding algorithm will only produce good/great results with a 
good streetbase. Thats the first step. get a excellent street base.


There are some OSprojects that will geocode for you. Im developing one 
for my Bsc thesis based on PostgreSQL. I adapted it from a previous 
geocoder that David Bitner wrote. If you want, send me a email and i 
will pass you the details.


Later

george

David Dearing escreveu:
Hi.  I just recently stumbled across OSGeo and have poked around to 
try and get a feel for the different projects, but still have a 
lingering question.  Forgive me if this isn't the appropriate channel 
to be asking this.


It seems that there is a solid focus on mapping, image manipulation, 
and geometric processing at OSGeo.  And, in the more broad world 
including non-open source projects, there are a lot of tools available 
for the mass production of geotagged or geocoded documents.  However, 
the accuracy of these systems, while good, doesn't seem sufficient 
when accuracy is at a premium (from what I've seen they tend to focus 
on volume).


Are there any existing tools that can be used to tag/code documents, 
perhaps sacrificing the mass-produced aspect for better accuracy?  
Have I just missed/overlooked some existing tool(s) that meet this 
description?  Or, am I in the minority in wanting to produce fewer 
"clean" geocoded/tagged documents rather than many "pretty good" 
documents?


Thanks so much,
dave
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Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] The existence (and value of) "clean" geocoding tools?

[Christopher Schmidt]

On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 01:53:34PM -0700, David Dearing wrote:
> Hi.  I just recently stumbled across OSGeo and have poked around to try 
> and get a feel for the different projects, but still have a lingering 
> question.  Forgive me if this isn't the appropriate channel to be asking 
> this.
> 
> It seems that there is a solid focus on mapping, image manipulation, and 
> geometric processing at OSGeo.  And, in the more broad world including 
> non-open source projects, there are a lot of tools available for the 
> mass production of geotagged or geocoded documents.  However, the 
> accuracy of these systems, while good, doesn't seem sufficient when 
> accuracy is at a premium (from what I've seen they tend to focus on volume).
> 
> Are there any existing tools that can be used to tag/code documents, 
> perhaps sacrificing the mass-produced aspect for better accuracy?  Have 
> I just missed/overlooked some existing tool(s) that meet this 
> description?  Or, am I in the minority in wanting to produce fewer 
> "clean" geocoded/tagged documents rather than many "pretty good" documents?

I'm not aware of many/any open source solutions for "geotagging"
documents. The solutions that exist tend to be proprietary, so far as
I'm aware.

In general, if you're looking for a tool to tag natural langauge placenames 
in documents to lat/lon locations, the 'best' solution I'm aware of is
MetaCarta's GeoTagger (which we can discuss more offlist, if you're
interested). However, I'm not aware of anything that does this kind of
analysis that isn't statistical in nature -- and statistical-based
things are subject to the same types of flaws in this field, so you just
tend to look for the people who are doing statistics the best. (Given
that I work for MetaCarta, I won't offer an opinion on how much better
we are than everyone else at this. ;))

Is this what you're looking for? Are there open source related solutions
that you've found?

Regards,
-- 
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[OSGeo-Discuss] The existence (and value of) "clean" geocoding tools?

[David Dearing]

Hi.  I just recently stumbled across OSGeo and have poked around to try 
and get a feel for the different projects, but still have a lingering 
question.  Forgive me if this isn't the appropriate channel to be asking 
this.


It seems that there is a solid focus on mapping, image manipulation, and 
geometric processing at OSGeo.  And, in the more broad world including 
non-open source projects, there are a lot of tools available for the 
mass production of geotagged or geocoded documents.  However, the 
accuracy of these systems, while good, doesn't seem sufficient when 
accuracy is at a premium (from what I've seen they tend to focus on volume).


Are there any existing tools that can be used to tag/code documents, 
perhaps sacrificing the mass-produced aspect for better accuracy?  Have 
I just missed/overlooked some existing tool(s) that meet this 
description?  Or, am I in the minority in wanting to produce fewer 
"clean" geocoded/tagged documents rather than many "pretty good" documents?


Thanks so much,
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Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] GeoFOSS LiveDVD - test it before we burn it

[Lorenzo Becchi]

I'm a lazy european, sorry
;-)

Mark, why the name is still on Alpha?
do you think you'll have the time to go on refining soon?

ciao
Lorenzo


Mark Leslie wrote:

Tim,
The dvd image is now available at
http://download.osgeo.org/livedvd/FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD-Alpha4.iso.
Happy burning.

--
Mark

Tim Bowden wrote:
  

Mark,  Please don't let that cutoff slip.  How long will your upload
take?  I've got to start a download as soon as it's finished (note to
self- I wonder if I can start slurping shortly after you start
uploading?  Is there an rsync daemon on the server?  That might make it
quicker).  I'm taking a hard copy with me in case the duplication house
has issues with the download size (they've flagged this yesterday as the
size has grown a bit).  I'll be leaving tomorrow at lunchtime, so that's
cutting it fine as is.

If there is anyone already in Cape Town on a fast link who can download
in a timely manner, please drop me a line.  I prefer to have more
contingency plans ;-)

Regards,
Tim
On Wed, 2008-09-24 at 09:04 +1000, Mark Leslie wrote:
  


Lorenzo,
That would be much appreciated, and I'll get the mapfile in right away. 
We are planning on starting to build the 'final' image this afternoon,

so we've got an effective cutoff of 3pm AEST.  Anything you can get in
before then we'll be sure to add.


I've put together a quick, and not especially impressive, mapfile and
cgi template using some australian data, so that will be in there as
well, but the cgi interface doesn't look too impressive.

--
Mark Leslie
Geospatial Software Architect
LISAsoft

-
Ph: +61 2 8570 5000 Fax: +61 2 8570 5099 Mob: +61 
Suite 112, Jones Bay Wharf 19-21 Pirrama Rd Pyrmont NSW 2009

-

LISAsoft is part of the A2end Group of Companies
http://www.ardec.com.au
http://www.lisasoft.com
http://www.terrapages.com


Lorenzo Becchi wrote:

  

I've made a mapfile to show mapserver with the Alaska dataset:
http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc:mapfile_for_mapserver#WMS_calls

what time is the deadline to close the final ISO?
If I have time I'll try, on Wednesday, to do a zip file containing:
* a home page for localhost with links to:
** Mapserver WMS getCapabilities, getMap, getLegend
** a page with OpenLayers showing available layers
** geoserver demos

ciao
lorenzo



Tim Bowden wrote:
  


I'm planning on using the live-DVD to load the OSGeo booth PC.  If
anyone wants to take advantage of the provided stack for loading some
demos, please drop me a line.  The plan atm is to have the PC wired to
the local lan, so it can offer web services etc locally if it is set up
in time.

Regards,
Tim Bowden

On Sat, 2008-09-20 at 15:04 +1000, Cameron Shorter wrote:
 

  

Correct, please test FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD-Alpha3_4.iso

 From now on we plan to only fix bugs and address cosmetic changes
(like populating an index.html). We don't plan to add features.

Also, we have extra testing time until Wednesday 24 September, but
please test earlier rather than later so we have time to turn around
any fixes.

Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:
   
  


Just to clarify, it is the file:
FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD-Alpha3_4.iso
then is the latest for testing, right?

Tyler

On 19-Sep-08, at 4:21 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote:

 

  

LISAsoft have built a LiveDVD containing a stack of quality, Open
Source, Geospatial Software. The DVD will be handed out at FOSS4G
2008  and we want help
testing it before we burn it.

Download
Download the FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD image from:
http://download.osgeo.org/livedvd/ .

Deadline for testing
Please download and complete testing by Close of Business, Monday
22 September. (We might get a little extra time for testing
depending on the burn process).
Could you please download the image, see if you can boot your
computer from using the LiveDVD image, and report your results on
our wiki at: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc#Testing

...

Remaining details at:
http://cameronshorter.blogspot.com/2008/09/geofoss-livedvd-test-it-before-we-burn.html


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Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] GeoFOSS LiveDVD - test it before we burn it

[Mark Leslie]

Tim,
The dvd image is now available at
http://download.osgeo.org/livedvd/FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD-Alpha4.iso.
Happy burning.

--
Mark

Tim Bowden wrote:
> Mark,  Please don't let that cutoff slip.  How long will your upload
> take?  I've got to start a download as soon as it's finished (note to
> self- I wonder if I can start slurping shortly after you start
> uploading?  Is there an rsync daemon on the server?  That might make it
> quicker).  I'm taking a hard copy with me in case the duplication house
> has issues with the download size (they've flagged this yesterday as the
> size has grown a bit).  I'll be leaving tomorrow at lunchtime, so that's
> cutting it fine as is.
>
> If there is anyone already in Cape Town on a fast link who can download
> in a timely manner, please drop me a line.  I prefer to have more
> contingency plans ;-)
>
> Regards,
> Tim
> On Wed, 2008-09-24 at 09:04 +1000, Mark Leslie wrote:
>   
>> Lorenzo,
>> That would be much appreciated, and I'll get the mapfile in right away. 
>> We are planning on starting to build the 'final' image this afternoon,
>> so we've got an effective cutoff of 3pm AEST.  Anything you can get in
>> before then we'll be sure to add.
>> 
>>
>> I've put together a quick, and not especially impressive, mapfile and
>> cgi template using some australian data, so that will be in there as
>> well, but the cgi interface doesn't look too impressive.
>>
>> -- 
>> Mark Leslie
>> Geospatial Software Architect
>> LISAsoft
>>
>> -
>> Ph: +61 2 8570 5000 Fax: +61 2 8570 5099 Mob: +61 
>> Suite 112, Jones Bay Wharf 19-21 Pirrama Rd Pyrmont NSW 2009
>> -
>>
>> LISAsoft is part of the A2end Group of Companies
>> http://www.ardec.com.au
>> http://www.lisasoft.com
>> http://www.terrapages.com
>>
>>
>> Lorenzo Becchi wrote:
>> 
>>> I've made a mapfile to show mapserver with the Alaska dataset:
>>> http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc:mapfile_for_mapserver#WMS_calls
>>>
>>> what time is the deadline to close the final ISO?
>>> If I have time I'll try, on Wednesday, to do a zip file containing:
>>> * a home page for localhost with links to:
>>> ** Mapserver WMS getCapabilities, getMap, getLegend
>>> ** a page with OpenLayers showing available layers
>>> ** geoserver demos
>>>
>>> ciao
>>> lorenzo
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tim Bowden wrote:
>>>   
 I'm planning on using the live-DVD to load the OSGeo booth PC.  If
 anyone wants to take advantage of the provided stack for loading some
 demos, please drop me a line.  The plan atm is to have the PC wired to
 the local lan, so it can offer web services etc locally if it is set up
 in time.

 Regards,
 Tim Bowden

 On Sat, 2008-09-20 at 15:04 +1000, Cameron Shorter wrote:
  
 
> Correct, please test FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD-Alpha3_4.iso
>
>  From now on we plan to only fix bugs and address cosmetic changes
> (like populating an index.html). We don't plan to add features.
>
> Also, we have extra testing time until Wednesday 24 September, but
> please test earlier rather than later so we have time to turn around
> any fixes.
>
> Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:
>
>   
>> Just to clarify, it is the file:
>> FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD-Alpha3_4.iso
>> then is the latest for testing, right?
>>
>> Tyler
>>
>> On 19-Sep-08, at 4:21 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote:
>>
>>  
>> 
>>> LISAsoft have built a LiveDVD containing a stack of quality, Open
>>> Source, Geospatial Software. The DVD will be handed out at FOSS4G
>>> 2008  and we want help
>>> testing it before we burn it.
>>>
>>> Download
>>> Download the FOSS4G-2008-LiveDVD image from:
>>> http://download.osgeo.org/livedvd/ .
>>>
>>> Deadline for testing
>>> Please download and complete testing by Close of Business, Monday
>>> 22 September. (We might get a little extra time for testing
>>> depending on the burn process).
>>> Could you please download the image, see if you can boot your
>>> computer from using the LiveDVD image, and report your results on
>>> our wiki at: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc#Testing
>>>
>>> ...
>>>
>>> Remaining details at:
>>> http://cameronshorter.blogspot.com/2008/09/geofoss-livedvd-test-it-before-we-burn.html
>>>
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Cameron Shorter
>>> Geospatial Systems Architect
>>> Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050
>>> Mob: +61 (0)419 142 254
>>>
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[OSGeo-Discuss] For everyone who is not at the FOSS4G - Intergeo 2008 (Germany)

[Torsten Brassat]

Hello,

Open Source Parc at Intergeo 2008

Intergeo is the world's largest event and communication platform for 
geodesy, geoinformation and land management. The trade fair and 
conference cover all the key trends that crop up along the entire 
value-added chain -- from geo-based information surveys and data 
processing to integrated applications. This year's Intergeo  trade fair 
and conference takes place in Bremen, Germany from September 30th 
through October 2nd.


Unfortunately this event again takes place at the same time as FOSS4G 2008.

The OSGeo operates a booth area providing space for Open Source 
Geospatial software projects and booths for commercial enterprises.


The following Free and Open Source communities will be at the Open 
Source Parc (OSP) and present the projects:


 * Desktop-GIS: gvSIG, QGIS
 * WebMapping: deegree, Mapbender, MapServer, GeoServer, OpenLayers
 * Spatial Database: PostGIS
 * Organization: FOSSGIS e.V, OSGeo
 * OpenStreetMap Project

In addition to the software projects the following service providers 
support the exhibition at the OSP of the Intergeo 2008:


 * 52°North GmbH
 * Autodesk GmbH
 * Björnsen Beratende Ingenieure GmbH
 * lat/lon GmbH
 * in medias res GmbH
 * Intevation GmbH
 * WhereGroup GmbH & Co. KG

Please feel free asking me, if you have any questions.

We are looking forward to welcome you at the OSP!

Bye and best regards,

Torsten

Link OSGeo Wiki: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Intergeo_2008
Link Intergeo: http://www.intergeo.de/2008_en/englisch/index.php

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Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo)

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[OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G online registration closes Thursday

[Gavin Fleming]

We're seeing a surge in last-minute registrations. Note that 
Online registration at www.foss4g2008.org   is 
closing on Thursday.
 
You can register and pay on site at the CTICC at the following times:
Sunday 28th: 16h00 - 19h00
Monday 29th through Friday 3rd: from 07h00 - 10h00.
 
The FOSS4G venue is big so there's no chance we won't let you in (when you've 
paid). But please register online if you can to help with our planning. 
 
See you in Cape Town next week!
 
Gavin 

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