[OSM-newbies] A few questions:

[David Groom]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave F." <davefox at madasafish.com>
To: <newbies at openstreetmap.org>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 11:40 PM
Subject: [OSM-newbies] A few questions:


> Hi
> 1. Is there a F.A.Q?

http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/FAQ

or maybe

http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/Beginners_Guide


>
> 2. In the map features section it shows a footpath as a solid
> orange/brown line but on the map it shows a a reddish dashed line. What
> am I missing?

There are two different versions of the map.  One, the Mapnik layer, is the 
default and shows a footpath as a red dashed line, the other version , the 
Osmarender version, shows it as a solid brown line.

You can switch between the two versions by clicking the "+" in the top right 
of the map to expand the layers panel, and choose which layer you want to 
view.

David

>
> 3. Is there a distinction between public footpaths & private paths (UK)?
> I've noticed in my home town there's some private ones marked (in fact
> you have to pay an entrance fee) with the same linestyle as public.
>
> 4. Relating to the above, is there a way to contact the authors of  map
> areas. This maybe answered when I'm allowed to enter the Edit section.
> At the moment it won't log me in with my new account.
>
> Cheers
> Dave F.
>
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