[OSM-talk] Using OpenStreetMap on a daily basis

[Lester Caine]

Maarten Deen wrote:
>
> The problem with OSM is that with Google, Google maps is the go-to site to get
> everything: map, routing, information. With OSM it is not. And while it is
> perfectly clear that OSM has limited resources and will probably never be able
> to offer all services from one portal, it is the biggest downside we have at the
> moment.
> I go to openstreetmap.org to see the map and/or search for places
> I go to osrm.at to get car routing
> I go to fietsrouteplanner-zuid.nl for bicycle routing in my neighborhood
> I go to maps.cloudmade.com for general bicycle or walking routing
> I go to opengastromap.de to get proper restaurant information (unfortunately
> Germany only)
>
> It just is less userfriendly than having it all on one site.
But a local 'portal' which provides all your locally enhanced feeds could get 
around that problem?

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