[Talk-in] So much to do, have so much of time, but lack direction : please help

[Mateusz Konieczny]

For Android smartphone I recommend StreetComplete (no instructions should be needed,
except what is within app itself), OSM GO! and Vespucci (there are some tutorials/guides within,
I recommend not ignoring them). 

There is https://learnosm.org/en/ - not sure how useful.

Dec 30, 2020, 14:31 by mayuresh at kathe.in:

> Would someone please point me to a page which outlines the instructions to get started-off in a simple manner, it's been over 4 years and I've forgotten most of what was required. Also, what's the bare minimum equipment and software required? Would an Android-based smartphone with some OSM-related application do the job? Else, please suggest/recommend.
>
> Thank you.
>
> On Wednesday, December 30, 2020 03:02 PM IST, Nikhil VJ <nikhil.js at gmail.com> wrote: 
>  
>
>> Hi Mayurash, Shibu,
>>
>> Have a look at :
>> https://tasks.teachosm.org/contribute?difficulty=ALL&text=india
>> This is the same kind of mapping task manager as HOTOSM, but less "hot" :P
>> Please be logged in with your OSM login to see the maps in the projects
>> properly.
>>
>> I've created the "India.MH..." series for mapping rural roads. Beautiful
>> countryside, just connect the state highways main roads etc to villages and
>> hamlets. And if you come across a habitation that has no place marker, pls
>> add a village/hamlet pin (no need of name) to it - really helps in other
>> projects that look for such pins to guide mappers.
>>
>> I've created some video walkthroughs of these tasks to understand what all
>> to do, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlHt4CSqbX4
>>
>> PS: Want to add a task of your district / area for mapping rural roads? Let
>> me know.
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Nikhil VJ
>> https://nikhilvj.co.in
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 8:39 AM mayuresh at kathe.in <mayuresh at kathe.in> wrote:
>>
>> > Can't get on Telegram since I don't have a smartphone.
>> >
>> > On Monday, December 28, 2020 08:13 PM IST, Arun Ganesh <
>> > arun.planemad at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > The OSM India and Kerala telegram groups are fairly active and can be a
>> > > useful place to check up with what others are upto for mapping ideas to
>> > > take up https://community.osm.be/resources/asia/india
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at 6:37 AM Mateusz Konieczny via Talk-in <
>> > > talk-in at openstreetmap.org> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > Do you have an Android smartphone and you are able to walk around?
>> > > >
>> > > > Then I recommend StreetComplete, it will generate list of things
>> > > > that can be surveyed and easily answered.
>> > > >
>> > > > See https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/StreetComplete
>> > > >
>> > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.westnordost.streetcomplete
>> > > >
>> > > > In general - you may map anything that is missing:
>> > > > roads, rivers, streams, buildings, hiking trails, shops, artworks etc
>> > etc
>> > > >
>> > > > See also https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Osmose
>> > > > and https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/JOSM/Validator
>> > > >
>> > > > Dec 28, 2020, 08:54 by shibu.narayanan at oracle.com:
>> > > >
>> > > > Hi all,
>> > > > I am assuming lot of others are also want to start contributing, but
>> > are
>> > > > afraid to ask or not able to start big.
>> > > > Could you please point out to a (non-urgent)task list which members are
>> > > > take up and work on their own speed/leisure.
>> > > >
>> > > > Shibu Narayanan
>> > > > Oracle Financial Services | Bangalore | India
>> > > > Mobile:0091-99800-64282
>> > > >
>> > > > -----Original Message-----
>> > > > From: mayuresh at kathe.in <mayuresh at kathe.in>
>> > > > Sent: Monday, December 28, 2020 1:07 PM
>> > > > To: talk-in at openstreetmap.org
>> > > > Subject: [Talk-in] So much to do, have so much of time, but lack
>> > direction
>> > > > : please help
>> > > >
>> > > > I used to frequent this list while I was trying to map my native place,
>> > > > but that was way back, and since then I've been mostly embroiled in a
>> > lot
>> > > > of issues regarding disposing off that place and focusing on my
>> > commercial
>> > > > engagements and day-to-day activities.
>> > > > I'm now done with everything, including taking an almost month-long
>> > break,
>> > > > and would now like to contribute a whole lot of my time and energy
>> > towards
>> > > > furthering work on OSM, especially in Mumbai, India.
>> > > >
>> > > > Would someone please suggest work/issues to tackle or at least point
>> > me to
>> > > > a page that does?
>> > > > Would also be nice if I could be guided on the kind of equipment to
>> > > > purchase for any legwork as I currently only own a x64 laptop (running
>> > RHEL
>> > > > Workstation) and a feature phone.
>> > > >
>> > > > Thank you.
>>
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