Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Gov't adopting open source ?

2010-01-18 Thread Gavin
There's already an OSGeo wiki section for this thread - please update with your contributions: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Case_Studies#Open_Source_Policies Gavin On Fri, 2010-01-15 at 02:02 -0800, Ravi wrote: Hi. in India the southern state of Kerala is officially committed to Open Source

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [kind-off topic?] Cellular Automata and GIS

2010-04-28 Thread Gavin
-- Gavin Fleming t: 0218620670 c: 0845965680 f: 0866164820 Paarl South Africa 18°59'18.8E 33°44'40.2S ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Was:Making my pitch] Charter Member Map

2010-11-07 Thread Gavin
and fly the OSGeo banner (literally) wherever I can. I have also just started a FOSS GIS company where the OSGeo brand will play a vital role. Gavin On Sat, 2010-11-06 at 01:23 -0700, Alex Mandel wrote: On 11/05/2010 04:09 AM, Joanne Cook wrote: Charter Membership would mean a lot to me

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] OSGeo education outreach at FOSS4G2007

2007-07-18 Thread Gavin Fleming
We're putting in a bid to host FOSS4G2008 in South Africa and educational outreach is a major component of our programme. Gavin GISSA Open Source SIG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Patton Sent: 18 July 2007 04:31 AM To: discuss

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] how many open source gis in the world

2007-07-19 Thread Gavin Fleming
And another, different UbuntuGIS project! http://gforge2.uwc.ac.za/projects/ubuntugis/ Gavin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gao_Ang Sent: 19 July 2007 08:48 AM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] how many open source

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Return on Equity

2007-08-29 Thread Gavin Fleming
An excellent book that tells the FOSS story and explores its value propositions and business models is 'The Success of Open Source' by Steven Weber, who writes from the perspective of an 'outsider', a political scientist. Gavin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Return on Equity

2007-08-30 Thread Gavin Fleming
On Jo's last point re funding travel expenses, this would be a huge benefit for getting deserving delegates who don't have the means to Cape Town next year and other conferences in future. Perhaps a merit- and means- based application process could be applied. Gavin -Original Message

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G and conservation

2007-09-03 Thread Gavin Fleming
and schools their aims include exactly what you propose. Gavin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf Bergenheim Sent: 31 August 2007 09:31 PM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G and conservation On Fri, 31 Aug 2007, Ned

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G and conservation

2007-09-03 Thread Gavin Fleming
and Marxan are becoming institutionalised activities. FOSS GIS backends for tools like these would be an excellent alternative. One route into the OSGeo community in Africa is to join the Africa list at http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/africa. Gavin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Proposal Software Translation Portal

2007-09-21 Thread Gavin Fleming
I wonder if an organisation like www.translate.org.za would want to get involved, say by: - offering their facilities for FOSS GIS translations - helping out with FOSS GIS translations through OSGeo channels - extending their model beyond South African languages ? Gavin -Original Message

[OSGeo-Discuss] packaging FOSS GIS for Ubuntu in education

2007-10-26 Thread Gavin Fleming
-framework for local contributors to structure and contribute exercises, lessons, etc. -central website for resources -possible advanced options for network deployment, more sophisticated users, 'computer studies' learners (i.e. developers), school web map services, etc. Any takers? Gavin

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] How about gis education in western country?

2008-03-28 Thread Gavin Fleming
the international UNIGIS distance learning degree courses: Pretoria [EMAIL PROTECTED] Port Elizabeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gavin Fleming MSc, Pr. GISc Technologist Senior GISc and Sustainable Development Researcher FOSS4G2008 http://www.foss4g2008.org/ conference chair Mintek

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Proposal: OSGeo Cartographic Library

2008-04-07 Thread Gavin Fleming
these are some of the remaining gaps that need filling to convince the hesitant masses to go open source. Gavin Fleming MSc, Pr. GISc Technologist Senior GISc and Sustainable Development Researcher FOSS4G2008 conference chair Mintek, 200 Malibongwe Drive (formerly Hans Strijdom Drive) P/Bag X3015

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] RE: Comparison between Proprietary and OS

2008-05-05 Thread Gavin Fleming
So, who's going to condense this and related threads into a presentation at FOSS4G2008? It's the sort of input a lot of people are interested in. Gavin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Micha Silver Sent: 26 April 2008 04:32 PM

[OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G 2008 Call for paper and workshops extended!

2008-05-15 Thread Gavin Fleming
. Come and have a bash in Cape Town. Gavin Fleming FOSS4G 2008 Conference Chair www.foss4g2008.org PS: Please distribute this notice widely, blog about FOSS4G 2008, add a banner to your website, add FOSS4G2008 to your website calendar

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] South African safety situation

2008-05-30 Thread Gavin Fleming
. Gavin FOSS4G 2008 conference chair   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paolo Cavallini Sent: 30 May 2008 09:27 AM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] South African safety situation Hi all. I'm informed, both from

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] South African safety situation

2008-05-30 Thread Gavin Fleming
Hi Paolo M, you're writing from Brazil, right? Just to add a byline to my previous post: As usual the media is presenting the sensational side of things. For a more positive view of SA see http://www.sagoodnews.co.za/ Gavin From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf

[OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G 2008 Early Bird Registration Ends TODAY (20 June) + more news

2008-06-20 Thread Gavin Fleming
to exhibitors too! If you are planning to exhibit, reserve your stand BEFORE 30 JUNE for big savings! For information on exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, see http://tinyurl.com/555ade or contact Gavin Fleming, Conference Chair via email: gavinf at mintek dot co.za. We hope to see you in Cape

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Thematic Mapping Engine as Open Source?

2008-06-24 Thread Gavin Fleming
A few more hosting options are listed here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=344490 Gavin   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher Schmidt Sent: 24 June 2008 02:22 PM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] registration at foss4g

2008-06-24 Thread Gavin Fleming
YOUR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE. Hope that helps Gavin Fleming FOSS4G2008 conference chair From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Jeroen Ticheler Sent: Tue 2008/06/24 05:06 PM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] registration at foss4g Hi

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] registration at foss4g

2008-06-25 Thread Gavin Fleming
Good to hear that Guillaume By Monday 23rd we had 240 registrations from over 40 countries. That's a great core of Early Birds to start with. We are going to expand our marketing campaign now to attract more registrants from a wider spectrum over the next 3 months. Gavin   -Original

[OSGeo-Discuss] Thinking of Exhibiting at the most important GIS conference in SA this year? Reserve your stand by July 7 for Early Bird rates

2008-07-04 Thread Gavin Fleming
2008 Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) Conference incorporating GISSA 2008, September 29 - October 3, Cape Town, South Africa We've extended the exhibitor early bird deadline because of mailing list hitches, so Reserve your stand by July 7 to get early bird rates:

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] registration at foss4g

2008-07-09 Thread Gavin Fleming
register for the 'conference + workshops' package to be first in line. Gavin   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Guillaume Sueur Sent: 09 July 2008 12:17 AM To: OSGeo Discussions Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] registration

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] End of life for Community Mapbuilder

2008-07-28 Thread Gavin Fleming
Mike's mention of the key role of a BoF in cooperation among projects is as good a reason as any to mention that you can plan your BoF session for 2008 here: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G2008_BOF_Sessions. Who knows where it will lead? Gavin FOSS4G2008 conference chair

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] OSGEo material

2008-08-05 Thread Gavin Fleming
Hi Frans Yes there's lots going on - see http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Education_Committee_Work_Program Join the http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/edu_discuss list And come to FOSS4G 2008 to find out more! Gavin Fleming FOSS4G2008 conference chair: http://www.foss4g2008.org -Original

[OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G Workshops now available! OpenStreetMap mapping party!

2008-08-16 Thread Gavin Fleming
in September, in SIX WEEKS! For up-to-date information, registration and program details, please visit the conference website: http://www.foss4g2008.org/ Gavin Fleming FOSS4G 2008 conference chair PS: please disseminate this as widely as possible

RE: [Proj] RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Brief history of GIS OSS (bit offtopic?)

2008-08-21 Thread Gavin Fleming
An excellent potted history of OSS is in Steven Weber's 'The Success of Open Source' Gavin Are you coming to www.foss4g2008.org?   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mateusz Loskot Sent: 21 August 2008 07:53 AM To: PROJ.4 and general

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G LiveCD

2008-09-10 Thread Gavin Fleming
at the conference? Gavin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lorenzo Becchi Sent: 10 September 2008 02:40 PM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G LiveCD Tim Bowden wrote: Is the liveCD issue worth a BOF in Cape Town? I'm happy

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] OSGeo booth demo PC @ FOSS4G- Cape Town

2008-09-18 Thread Gavin Fleming
If you'd like to demo your project in the live Demonstration Theatre, a concept that worked so well last year, please check out http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G2008_Demos and let Tim (cc'd) know what you'd like to demo and when. The demo theatre will be right inside the exhibition hall. Gavin

[OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G online registration closes Thursday

2008-09-24 Thread Gavin Fleming
- 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 This message is intended for the addressee only. Information and attachments in this e-mail

RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] some post-FOSS4G thoughts

2008-10-07 Thread Gavin Fleming
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RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G2008 conference materials

2008-11-02 Thread Gavin Fleming
Perfect timing Eduardo There was a permissions bug on the FOSS4G website hosted by OSGeo that was fixed only last week. Many presentations have since been uploaded and we hope to have all of them available soon, along with some of the materials from workshops and labs. Gavin -Original

[OSGeo-Discuss] OSGeo workshop opportunities at IGARSS'09

2008-12-01 Thread Gavin Fleming
On that note, who in the Africa Chapter will be attending IGARSS? Perhaps we could create a presence there. Gavin Fleming This message is intended for the addressee only. Information and attachments in this e-mail may contain confidential, proprietary, or legally privileged information

[OSGeo-Discuss] OSGeo at IGARSS09

2009-06-26 Thread Gavin Fleming
to: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/IGARSS_2009 http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/IGARSS_2009 Gavin Fleming ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss

[OSGeo-Discuss] Survey on Web Geo-Spatial Open-Source Technologies

2010-04-20 Thread Gavin McArdle
at *andrea.ballatore [at] ucd.ie* if you have any questions, comments and recommendation about this survey. Thank you for your attention, Spatial Information Systems Group, School of Computer Science and Informatics, University College Dublin -- Dr Gavin McArdle School of Computer Science and Informatics

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] gis data download app per sheet/quad suggestions

2014-04-15 Thread Gavin Fleming
Here are two more: NOAA Grid extract WCS client: http://maps.ngdc.noaa.gov/viewers/wcs-client/ The UKs Landmap Kaia portal: http://www.landmap.ac.uk/index.php/Interactive-Mapping/Landmap-Kaia/Landmap-Kaia-Portal Gavin

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Using ArcGIS Desktop with PostGIS [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

2014-07-11 Thread Gavin Fleming
, to write to native PostGIS via a database connection or WFS-T you need either ArcGIS Standard ('Editor') or Enterprise ('ArcInfo') or ArcGIS Server (set up to use native PostGIS geometry). Gavin On 11/07/2014 06:56, Bruce Bannerman wrote: Hi, Does anyone have any experience using PostGIS

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Short codes for locations

2014-10-29 Thread Gavin Fleming
@lists.osgeo.org mailto:Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss -- Gavin Fleming t: 0218620670 w: 0218630660 c: 0845965680

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [OSGeo-Conf] Poll: Change FOSS4G structure to have some continuity of organization and management

2022-02-20 Thread Gavin Fleming via Discuss
for most LOC members is probably a once-off yet very gratifying labour of love. As far as the conference committee goes, I think it’s essential to retain as many past chairs / LOC members as are willing, but that membership should be supplemented by any wiling CM. regards Gavin > On 08