[OSM-talk] "DIY mapping" and "Power to the People" letters

[Daniel Glassey]

In the Editors reply on your letters page (A to B 61) you said:
"The Open Street Map project is a fascinating co-operative global
venture, allowing individuals to upload mapping data from their GPS
receivers, producing royalty-free street maps. Although billed as a
global resource, there's a lot of work still to be done: When we keyed
in 'Dorchester' the result was three roads and half a railway line,
but it's obviously improving by the day, and the maps will no doubt
become a priceless resource eventually. Then they'll start charging a
fee!
 Incidentally, our town cycling map
[http://www.atob.org.uk/Dorchester.pdf] has been a big hit with cycle
shops, schools and libraries. ..."

Well, personally I think you will sell all your bikes to buy a SUV
before the Open Street Map project will charge a fee ;)

And I think that sounds like a challenge to have a mapping party
somewhere in that area. Alas I think most of the monthly slots for
this year are taken but maybe someone can organise something.

Regards,
Daniel