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OpenStreetMap - a call to arms

  • 29-04-2008 01:15AM
    #1
    oscarBravo
    Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 28,859 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    A project I've gotten into in a big way in the last couple of weeks is OpenStreetMap - a collaborative project to map the streets, roads, footpaths, canals... of the world.

    I've done a fair bit of mapping around Mayo and environs since I started. There's still a huge amount of work to be done, though.

    Anyone out there with a GPS and some spare time who'd like to contribute?


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  • #2
    Bob the Builder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,919 ✭✭✭Bob the Builder


    Getting a GPS soon, when I do, I'll give you a hand with west mayo for the summer.


  • #3
    oscarBravo
    Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 28,859 Mod ✭✭✭✭oscarBravo


    Yay!

    You're based in Westport, aren't you? I've mapped most of the streets, but a lot of street names need to be filled in. With decent local knowledge, that's something that can be done without a GPS.


  • #4
    stereo_steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,231 ✭✭✭stereo_steve


    Its a great idea, I've contributed a little in South Dublin, as you say though there is a lot of work to be done.

    I tried to spur some interest in the GPS forum. You seem to be getting more support in here though! I'm using a Nokia N95 which works surprisingly well.

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055264820

    I'm living in the Netherlands at the moment so I had to put it on hold for a while


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