[OSM-talk] openBmap - open geodata project seems to need help

[Celso González]

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 09:50:14PM +0000, David Ebling wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm new to the mailing list here, though a long-time OSM contributor (user daveemtb). I have tried to search the archives to check this hasn't been covered recently but sorry if I missed it.
> 
> There's a really interesting project at http://www.openbmap.org/ which is an open database of WiFi access points and mobile phone cell locations, IDs etc. it also makes use of OSM maps.
> 
> I think it has a lot of potential to allow location based services to operate on a wide variety of devices without relying on closed geodata from Google etc (sound familiar?)
> 
> Unfortunately the project seems to be struggling from a lack of help from people with the relevant technical expertise. (I contacted the people currently running the project).
> 
> They are currently unable to update the maps of cells etc - there seems to be plenty in the database that isn't showing on maps yet, and I know from OSM how important rendering data is in encouraging people to contribute.
> 
> Is there anyone who would be able to help these guys out? Unfortunately my web coding and Android app writing skills are absolutely non-existant or I'd chip in myself.

I've been looking the source code trying to help but they only have the binaries in sourceforge

Its an interesting project and i will try to help

-- 
Celso González (@PerroVerd)