On 11/03/2011 10:19, Steve Chilton wrote:
I have been asked by editor of the Cartographic Journal to write a short piece
on the effect of the release of OS OpenData on the OpenStreetMap project, and I
am just trying to gather my thoughts, and make sure I cover all bases.
I was present at Blackadder's Society of Cartographers talk on "Why OSM won't be
bulk importing OS OpenData" and am aware of the work Chris Hill has done on admin
boundaries etc.
Obviously also aware of the ITO work with OS Locator and what people have done
with that.
There was work on importing detailed water features, was that Chris as well
(goes off to read back through his blog).
Can anyone point me to others who have explored the possibilities that OS
OpenData provided - PARTICULARLY if they can evidence WHY it is NOT of value to
OSM?
C
I agree with what Chris Hill says.
Also, I find it extremely disappointing you're writing a piece of
blatantly bias copy.
OS SV is very useful for referencing names & recent urban additions.
IMO the *vast* majority of problems that came from bulk importing arose
due to the incompetence of the importers, *not* the value of the data.
If the imports are done in reasonably sizes chunks & then *checked*
afterwards they bring value to the OSM database.
Cheers
Dave F.
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