On Dec 21, 2007 12:41 AM, Lambertus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Karl Newman wrote: > > Actually, for the full-featured version that does everything with no > > restrictions, it's USD2800... However, you can get free access to that > > version online if you're willing to share your maps with the world. > > It's at mapcenter.cgpsmapper.com The other complicating factor is that > > there is currently no path from OSM data to cGPSMapper format. That's > > a project I'm planning, but I need to get some key pieces in place > > first. I actually rewrote the osmgarminmap XSLT stylesheet to > > transform OSM data into routable cGPSMapper format, but xsltproc > > chokes on even moderate-sized data (10 MB), so it's not usable. > > > > The other big factor is that there is no agreement on how to do > > street/house numbers yet, so there's limited data in OSM anyway. I've > > discussing the proposal on the Wiki recently and it's been a bit > > frustrating because nobody seems to get my point. > > > I'm also working on creating Garmin maps (using Mkgmap). Mkgmap cannot > create maps in the routable format so I'm looking also at cGPSMapper. I > don't think the webservice is suitable for large scale routable map > generation for OSM, so I'm trying to work out a solution that involves > aquiring a full licence. > > Below is a rough idea: > OSM, or a 3rd party (you, me?) setup a service that creates and > distributes all sorts of Garmin maps (regular, topographic, > cycle/outdoor centric, routable, etc.). This includes aquiring a full > licence of cGPSMapper. Some maps could be free but others might require > a donation or a subscription. The income generated by selling the more > featured maps could be used to finance the license. Keeping the fees low > should make the service attractive for lots of Garmin owners without > driving them to create their own homebrew maps. >
Interesting idea. I know mapcenter is not sufficient for a huge project such as this, but it's good for free testing. My thinking is in line with yours--I was thinking at some point OSM might acquire a full license (note that the author has a reduced license cost for charities--maybe OSM or OSMF might qualify?). I'm not sure I'm the guy to be responsible for running it (I've already got a lot going on), but I'm certainly willing to help set it up. Karl _______________________________________________ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/talk
