[OSM-talk] World wide coverage?

[Andrew Turner]

Agreed that I really want to contribute - like many others out there.
I was just voicing that I feel discouraged when I can't see the
efforts or even "availability to map here" of various - large -
geographic areas.

Right - so I guess I was pointing out that the front of OSM is very
Euro-centric, which is understandable given its history and probably
large current user/developer base. But as a non-Euro, with the
visitbility and assumedly desired visibility to branch out, may want
to consider how it appears to others.

Then I was hoping, as you did slightly, to get pointed to resources
that would help on this specific front. I haven't been able to keep up
with everything - but got the gist that TIGER is proving logistically
difficult - too bad. I'll get right on uploading my Michigan GPX files
;)

Andrew

On 12/15/06, SteveC <steve at asklater.com> wrote:
> * @ 15/12/06 11:15:38 PM ajturner at highearthorbit.com wrote:
> > Hey everyone,
> >
> > I'm curious on the slippy map and other displays that worldwide
> > coverage seems not only sparse/unshown, areas of the world just aren't
> > even displayed. For example, if you zoom out to the world view, you
> > only get the Northern Hemisphere, and not even the whole thing (west
> > coast of US and further cut off)
> >
> > And at least in the US - when you zoom into areas that have apparent
> > OSM coverage - you just get the "... more OSM coming soon" message.
>
> Hi Andrew
>
> This is the "why isn't $AREA shown on the slippy map" problem.
>
> > >From right next to the map:
> > "OpenStreetMap is a free editable map of the whole world. It is made
> > by people like you.
> > OpenStreetMap allows you to view, edit and use geographical data in a
> > collaborative way from anywhere on Earth. "
> >
> > I'm curious what the problem is with incorporating other areas? It
> > seems like it would be difficult to attract interest/excitement if
> > someone's country isn't even visible. I'm traveling to New Zealand and
>
> The second part of the first sentance you quoted is 'It is made by
> people like you.'
>
> I know you're a (F||O)SS person so I hope you take that to heart. :-)
>
> If something is broken it isn't due to intended neglect or willful
> ignorance. You're welcome to help tiles at home use the excellent
> osmarender or metacarta with their WMS-C project. The default tiles also
> need help, there are docs on the wiki for all of these I think.
>
> have fun,
>
> SteveC steve at asklater.com http://www.asklater.com/steve/
>


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Andrew Turner
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