[OSM-talk] What3words

[Bryce Nesbitt]

> On 11/22/2015 2:39 AM, Colin Smale wrote:
>
>>
>> I have heard a few times recently about what3words, a new novel
>> coordinate/addressing system for the whole world.
>> Could/should we be doing anything to support/facilitate/implement this
>> system in OSM?
>
>
I don't think it belongs in any way in tags,
but  it could be nifty in nominatum.  It is just another data source.


As for the "not open" or "can't depend on it", the company does have a FAQ
topic that's on point:


*If we, what3words ltd, are ever unable to maintain the what3words
> technology or make arrangements for it to be *

*maintained by a third-party (with that third-party being willing to make
> this same commitment), then we will release*

*our source code into the public domain. We will do this in such a way and
> with suitable licences and documentation*

*to ensure that any and all users of what3words, whether they are
> individuals, businesses, charitable organisations,*

*aid agencies, governments or anyone else can continue to rely on the
> what3words system.*
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