[OSM-dev] TomTom map format

[Stefan de Konink]

Florian Lohoff wrote:
>> But what is your motivation about this? Just to enlarge userbase (OSM)?
> 
> Dont we all wish OSM "run-everywhere" maps?

My main motivation is still not to increase hardware sales on heavily 
drm'ed packages just because users think it is great hardware. In that 
case lets design great hardware ourselves that is more cheap and give 
OSM free with it.

> TomTom has done a great job in providing navigational software with 
> an exceptionally good usability. The Hardware is robust and well thought
> about. Its no wonder they are the most sold device in Germany.

...and they want to keep their map format extremely closed. Even if they 
are the number one player. Maybe Neelie Kroes can maken TomTom give 
their specs too :)



Stefan