[Talk-ca] Topographic map app using OSM data

[Dan Charrois]

Hi again.

I'm glad you noticed that - I thought I *had* attributed OSM.. this was an oversight.  OpenStreetMap is in the keywords used in searching for itt , and is definitely mentioned prominently within the app itself - both in the attributions section, as well as significantly in the help section within the app, where I discuss how the maps are generated, and encourage people to participate in OpenStreetMap to continue to improve the data used in generating the maps.  But I agree that it wouldn't be out of place in the app description on iTunes, and I'll change it - we'll see how long it takes Apple to update my description change.

I considered, but decided against putting in OSM branding overlaid on top of the map itself continually while the person is using the program - the screens are tiny and tend to be cluttered enough with the screen controls and map itself without that.  But I'll definitely add an OSM attribution into the description on iTunes.

Dan

On 2011-May-06, at 7:19 PM, Richard Weait wrote:

> On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 8:52 PM, Dan Charrois <dan at syz.com> wrote:
>> Hi Richard.
>> 
>> I hope to set up a "proper" web site describing it in more detail (with screen snapshots) in a few days and will let you know the link once that's ready.  But in the meantime, the link I provided earlier (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/mapster/id409304946?mt=8&uo=4) is accessible to everyone whether or not they have an iTunes account or iDevice of some kind (at least, I think so).  There are a few screen snapshots in there, as well as a more detailed description.
> 
> Dear Dan,
> 
> Thanks for the link.  I didn't see any credit for OSM in the
> screenshots.  Do you need a hand with sorting out the attribution
> requirements for you app.  I'd like to help you make your app a good
> example of an OpenStreetMap consumer; then I can happily spread the
> word widely.
> 
> Best regards,
> Richard

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