Waze has actually been discussed in various OSM places for quite a while now.<br><br>Basically, OSM treats Waze the same way it treats Google Map Maker. The map created by Waze users is Waze's alone and becomes their proprietary property.<br>
<br>Here's Waze's FAQ on why they didn't use OSM data: <a href="http://www.waze.com/faq/#17">http://www.waze.com/faq/#17</a><br><blockquote style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;" class="gmail_quote">
<p>
Waze has the technology to create dynamic maps from consumer
driving relatively quickly. This is how we created the map in Israel,
but when we planned on making our app available on the US market, we
decided to use an existing map as a base, rather than start the map
building from scratch, and considered various map providers including
OSM and TIGER.
</p><p>
We are committed to keeping waze free for our end users who help
build the system, yet we're a commercial company who's looking to
generate revenue down the line. When looking at the OSM licensing terms,
we felt that they might limit us from certain business models in the
future, and, therefore, we decided to use TIGER maps. This may change in
the future, however, and we are open to potential cooperation with OSM,
and other, similar, services.
</p></blockquote>"[OSM] might limit us from certain business models in the
future" --> In other words, they want to own the data and monetize it.<br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 12:50 PM, Carlos Tirona <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:carlos.tirona@gmail.com">carlos.tirona@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;">Just wanted to share this with the group. Another tool for mapping.<div>
<br></div><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(71, 71, 71); font-size: 10px;"><div><p style="margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 16px;">Waze is a social mobile application providing free turn-by-turn navigation based on the live conditions of the road.<br>
100% powered by users, the more you drive, the better it gets. Join the community of drivers in your area today!</p></div></span><div><a href="http://world.waze.com/guided_tour/" target="_blank">http://world.waze.com/guided_tour/</a></div>
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