[OSM-talk] What is 'Attic Data'? or 'Why can't wiki writers use plain language'.

[Marc Gemis]

I wonder whether this some expression in German that is translated
literally in English.

m.

On Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 11:06 PM, Dave F <davefoxfac63 at btinternet.com> wrote:
> Hi
>
> So often I'm put off from delving further into OSM & its uses by the
> confusing nature of it's wiki pages.
>
> A simple example:
>
> http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Overpass_API/Overpass_QL#Attic_data_.28.22date.22.29
>
> Why is it headed as 'Attic Data'? Why is there no explanation of it's
> meaning? After too much time using google I find it means old information.
> Why not say that? Wouldn't 'historical snapshot' be a bit clearer?
>
> Please remember wiki/help pages are mainly read by inexperienced users who
> aren't fully aware of all the latest hip language (that often goes out of
> fashion 6 months later).
>
> Please keep all wiki pages plain & simple.
>
> Cheers
> Dave F
>
>
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