[Openstreetmap] Soviet maps of the West

[Rev Simon Rumble]

On 23/11/2005, "Mike Ryan" <mike.ryan at redmar.com> wrote:

>Nice to see the OS "protecting" the public investment in closed maps by
>crawling all over this like a cheap suit
>http://jomidav.aldavies.net/SovietMaps/OS%20Statement.pdf

I love the way they talk about "distorting the mapping market" as
opposed to "destroying our government-funded monopoly".  Why can't
they just make a clear statement without trying to justify themselves?

If some philanthropist were to fund free mapping and release it, it would
also "distort the mapping market" but they wouldn't have any valid
complaint!

I would love to see somebody challenge these guys and get them to
actually sue for copyright infringement.  After all, we only have their
word on it for now!