This is sort of follow up on discussion from October last year:
We would like to install OSGeo software stack at
several labs at NCSU (linux, Mac, Windows)
as well as provide it through Virtual Computing Lab
eventually to all universities in the UNC system.
To do it efficiently it would be great if I could
point our IT admins to a single site where they can
download everything.
Lorenzo Moretti's download page that includes GRASS,
QGIS, GDAL and number of additional libraries,
Mapserver, Thuban and Jump is a nice example for Mac
http://wwwamb.bologna.enea.it/forgrass/download.htm
And there is another one for Mac from William Kyngesburye
http://www.kyngchaos.com/wiki/software:unixport
Is the wiki below the best we currently have for Linux
and MS Windows?
http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Binary_Package_Listing
or is there an ongoing effort following the objectives
stated here and discussed on this list?
http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/OSGeo_Binary_Distribution
Thanks a lot for an update (if anybody has been working on this),
Helena
Cameron Shorter wrote:
Gavin, I think the time is ripe to consolidate upon this goal.
I'd like to expand the goal a bit and then break it down into
achievable steps.
*The goal:* Powerful, Simple, Used, Integrated, Open Source
Geospatial Applications
*Current status* We already have powerful applications, but we
still need geeks if you want to install and then use a full stack
of OSGeo software. Our applications are often easy to install by
themselves, but project release schedules are independent of each
other and it is hard to keep up with which versions of software
work with each other. Documentation and training material is
still in an early phase. This material needs to be cross project,
and matched to the software versions too.
*Key Steps* *Set up project version dependency table* A table
which lists for each project version, the other project versions
it depends upon. This dependency table can be used by UbuntuGIS,
DebianGIS, liveCD, a windows packager etc. For this we should be
able to tap into expertise from liveCD and linux distribution
communities. Once this dependency table exists, the onus on
maintaining it will become the responsibility of projects (and
become an entry criteria for OSGeo projects). For efficiency, it
would probably help to set a release timetable for snap shots of
the dependency list, which should be timed to link with with
other distributions.
*OSGeo Workshops & Tutorials* * I see an immediate opportunity to
present OSGeo Workshops at Geospatial Conferences. Agencies want
to learn about OSGeo, and workshops are a great advertising tool
for companies looking for OSGeo work. * Together we can
collectively build some quality documentation here, and we have
the resources (potential presenters) to develop the
documentation. * These workshops require a stable set of
software, so should be able to seed the dependency table as well.
*Further documentation* Comprehensive documentation which has
already started in the education committee should be able to tap
into and get a boost from the workshops and tutorials. I'll let
others comment on the path this should take.
Gavin Fleming wrote:
While Venka is on the topic of packaging FOSS GIS for Ubuntu,
I'd like to put a niche request / challenge to the community.
High schools in South Africa and elsewhere need a FOSS
alternative to use and teach GIS, which is a compulsory part of
the syllabus from this year. FOSS GIS at present is too
inaccessible. My challenge is to have a packaged CD for Ubuntu
to launch at FOSS4G2008 in Cape Town. This CD (or DVD) would
have:
-one-click installation for Linux, Windows or Mac. -Integrated
software stack so teachers and learners have to launch a
minimal number of applications -Simplified and customised GUIs
to lower the entry threshold. -for teachers to teach curriculum
requirements of GIS -for teachers to use GIS to teach geography
and other subjects -for learners to use for hands-on work -
Free, integrated global and local data package -excellent
documentation -framework for local contributors to structure
and contribute exercises, lessons, etc. -central website for
resources -possible advanced options for network deployment,
more sophisticated users, 'computer studies' learners (i.e.
developers), school web map services, etc.
Any takers?
Gavin
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