Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] What GeoSpatial Open Source Software do Surveyors use?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Cameron Shorter wrote: I'm giving a presentation on GeoSpatial Open Source at the international Surveyors conference here in Sydney. http://www.fig2010.com/ I'd like advice on what use cases and Open Source packages I should focus on during the presentation. Feedback from Surveyors welcomed. Cameron, from a management point of view the publication FLOSS in Cadastre and Land Registration - Opportunities and Risks [1] by the FAO and FIG Commission 7 WG 7.3 may be an interesting reference. It contains articles ranging from governance to software adoption. Best regards, Arnulf. [1] http://www.fig.net/pub/fao/floss_cadastre.pdf - -- Arnulf Christl Exploring Space, Time and Mind http://arnulf.us -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAku7LU4ACgkQXmFKW+BJ1b0/xQCggX22AewYtJA1QAVsATck7sDA vfAAn0sSVbIHlBH4EH6/E9kJeWWVDRVf =tI7L -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] Common map printing specifications project [Fwd: Students: Get Paid to work on this project]
Hi all, just forwarding this note to this more general OSGeo channel, since it applies to several projects and communities. Year after year, one of the largest complaints about open source mapping applications is the ability to output large, high quality, printable maps. It's often the issue that some proprietary users say prevents them from moving to an open source platform. Recognising that we can always do better, the Carto project is an effort to address this in a standard way, so that all open source applications may output configuration files according to a specification and have a common 'engine' application produce an output file. By using a standards-based approach, developers can work together on improving printing output overall instead of doing it in dozens of different ways. That said, attached is my attempt to try to find some students to work on the project through Google's Summer of Code :) I'm also forwarding it here for those others who are interested in trying to help move this initiative along. Either way, join our list and say hi.[1] Except for some interesting work with Mapnik and QGIS together (Dane Springmeyer's Quantumnik!) this is pretty much still theoretical. Tyler [1] http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/carto ---BeginMessage--- Greetings everyone! The OSGeo Carto mailing list [1] was created to discuss developing a common approach to printable (vector-based) map output from open source mapping applications. With Google's Summer of Code program, we have a great opportunity for students to be funded to work on this project! Please forward this on to any students that you think might benefit. http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/OSGeo_Cartographic_Engine Note there is room for a range of programming abilities, here are just a few... * developing XML-based map definition and print standard specifications * writing a GUI-based app for doing map layout * converting project configuration files into a common format * enhancing Mapnik to handle layout and file output definitions * What else? You tell us! Students are welcome to propose new ideas! This year, we've tied this project directly to Mapnik (and indirectly to QGIS or GRASS) just so it is clearly not a new project, but an enhancement of an existing one. Since it is really focused on developing and implementing standards, I'm not opposed to using other projects in there for either the 'client' or the engine - so if you're a student interested in MapServer or gvSIG, for example, and would rather work on implementing it that way, then please just propose it. I only had to narrow our focus to keep it clear. Time is running out for student applications, so let's get the word out! Even if you're not a student but are interested in helping in some way, join the list and say hi. [1] http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/carto ---End Message--- ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Common map printing specifications project [Fwd: Students: Get Paid to work on this project]
Tyler, Thanks for taking the initiative on this problem domain. I am certainly interested and will subscribe to the carto mailing list. Landon Office Phone Number: (209) 946-0268 Cell Phone Number: (209) 992-0658 -Original Message- From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [mailto:discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 9:53 AM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] Common map printing specifications project [Fwd: Students: Get Paid to work on this project] Hi all, just forwarding this note to this more general OSGeo channel, since it applies to several projects and communities. Year after year, one of the largest complaints about open source mapping applications is the ability to output large, high quality, printable maps. It's often the issue that some proprietary users say prevents them from moving to an open source platform. Recognising that we can always do better, the Carto project is an effort to address this in a standard way, so that all open source applications may output configuration files according to a specification and have a common 'engine' application produce an output file. By using a standards-based approach, developers can work together on improving printing output overall instead of doing it in dozens of different ways. That said, attached is my attempt to try to find some students to work on the project through Google's Summer of Code :) I'm also forwarding it here for those others who are interested in trying to help move this initiative along. Either way, join our list and say hi.[1] Except for some interesting work with Mapnik and QGIS together (Dane Springmeyer's Quantumnik!) this is pretty much still theoretical. Tyler [1] http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/carto Warning: Information provided via electronic media is not guaranteed against defects including translation and transmission errors. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] Establishing an Open Source GIS Software Interest Group, Calgary Alberta
Dear Colleague, * Are you interest in Open Source GIS software? * Are you living in or near Calgary, Alberta? If you answered yes to both questions, then we would like to invite you to a first informal meeting that should help to establish a Calgary based Free and Open Source GIS interest group. For more information see the text below. If you have questions about this or would like to be contacted directly in the future, don't hesitate to send an email. best regards, Stefan and Andrew Stefan Steiniger - Geography, University of Calgary: ssteinig[-at-]ucalgary.ca Andrew Hunter - Geomatics, University of Calgary: ahunter[-at-]ucalgary.ca webpage: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Alberta_Chapter#Calgary = What? = Free and open source GIS software has experienced rapid growth over the past few years, including web mapping applications, spatial database software and desktop GIS. Talking to colleagues has inspired us to see if there is potential to establish an interest group in Alberta where people could learn about open source GIS software (products, licenses, legal issues etc.) and exchange their experiences using it. The informal meeting would have the two following goals (a) to see if there is sufficient interest, and (b) to identify what the purpose of such group would be. i.e. identify its objectives/needs. = When and Where? = * When: We are planning to have a first meeting either at the end of April or beginning of May. Preferably from 6 to 8 pm. If it takes longer we can go for a beer near to the campus. To finalize a date we would ask you to provide us your preferred dates on the following doodle: http://www.doodle.com/5c4hn45w98mcga3g * Where: We will organize a room at the main campus of the University of Calgary. = Possible Agenda for 1st Meeting = i - What is the OSGeo? ii - Get to know each other. iii - Define a purpose for the group. iv - Pizza? Beer? For point (iii) it would be helpful if you could think about the following questions: - Why are you coming? - What would you expect from such a group? - What do you not want the group to be? - What is your experience with free and open source GIS? ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] REMINDER: Letter of Intent for FOSS4G 2011 due
A reminder that if you are thinking of hosting the FOSS4G 2011 event, a letter of intent is due this week: see the exact time links at http://www.osgeo.org/conference/rfp -jeff OSGeo Conferences Committee ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] Looking for paid internship.
Johannes, I just thought you might want to clarify that for everyone. Open source programmers are always looking for volunteer victims. Have you considered participating in Google Summer of Code or posting to the OSGeo Jobs Mailing List? Landon Office Phone Number: (209) 946-0268 Cell Phone Number: (209) 992-0658 -Original Message- From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [mailto:discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Johannes Bolz Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 11:21 AM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Whitebox GAT (Chris Puttick) Dear Mr Blake, yes, I am looking for a paid internship in order to be able to cover my living expenses. What would be a good time to call? Kind regards, Johannes Bolz Am 02.04.2010 00:30, schrieb Landon Blake: Mr. Bolz: Are you looking for a paid internship? Landon Office Phone Number: (209) 946-0268 Cell Phone Number: (209) 992-0658 -- Johannes Bolz Sonnenallee 40 12045 Berlin Phone: +49 30 69205670 Mobile: +49 162 1838910 Skype johannes-bolz mailto:johannes-b...@gmx.net ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss Warning: Information provided via electronic media is not guaranteed against defects including translation and transmission errors. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
