I seem to recall that JOSM can be run from a USB stick. Cheerio John
On 4 February 2015 at 15:24, Milo van der Linden <m...@dogodigi.net> wrote: > Why go through the trouble of installing? People are doing remote tasks > and have no gpx files, field papers or geotagged photos. Because then I > would certainly advise josm. > > I think time is valuable. If you have 10 computers and spend 5 minutes per > install, you lost an hour of a half day event.. > On Feb 4, 2015 8:37 PM, "Jan van Bekkum" <jan.vanbek...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Can't you ask participants to install JOSM before they arrive? >> >> On Wed Feb 04 2015 at 8:21:56 PM Jorieke Vyncke <jorieke.vyn...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hello Willy, >>> >>> Just some of my thoughts: >>> >>> In Antwerp we used JOSM because we had loads of time. It takes maybe a >>> little longer to install JOSM, but teaching and learning how to map is on >>> the same level. You only have more mapping possibilities with JOSM... On >>> the installation, when everybody is arriving at the mapathon and setting up >>> his computer, you can let the participants already install JOSM and make >>> them create a login before the 'real training' starts. >>> >>> If you are not sure about the stability of the internet connection it >>> might also be better to use JOSM, because for ID you need all the time a >>> stable internet connection. >>> >>> Further; are people bringing their own laptops or not? If you are >>> planning to work on fixed computers it might be better to work with ID, >>> because in a lot of universities, companies, etc. there are restrictions in >>> installing JOSM or other software on their computers. So if you plan to >>> work with JOSM on fixed computers it might be good check and to install >>> JOSM already on every computer of the room. If you plan to work with ID, >>> you shouldn't have any problems. >>> >>> But one of the main important things is: what is your favourite mapping >>> editor? Because this editor you probably can explain the best. Besides you, >>> as teacher, you also need some 'helpers' who can stand behind the mappers >>> who are trying to follow what you are explaining. In my opinion it's the >>> best to have at least 1 person behind 6 or 7 participants, to guide them in >>> the mapping. So these people also need to master ID or JOSM. >>> >>> Please inform me about what you decided, so we can share some more >>> advice with you >>> >>> And for the validation, I absolutely follow Dan. :-) >>> >>> Groetjes, Jorieke >>> >>> 2015-02-04 9:30 GMT+01:00 Dan S <danstowell+...@gmail.com>: >>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I'd recommend using iD for beginners - and actually, I'd recommend >>>> using iD if this is your first time organising a mapping party, >>>> because if you use JOSM you will be submerged in annoying problems >>>> installing JOSM on people's computers and that's no fun! It can be >>>> done but it helps to have more experience. >>>> >>>> For validating, I'd say any mapper who can use JOSM and has been >>>> involved in a couple of HOT tasks in the past. It's definitely a good >>>> idea of yours to validate as soon as possible, and get feedback >>>> straight back to the people you're working with. >>>> >>>> Have fun! >>>> >>>> Best >>>> Dan >>>> >>>> >>>> 2015-02-04 7:59 GMT+00:00 Willy Bakker <friesewoudlo...@gmail.com>: >>>> > Hi, >>>> > >>>> > In the Netherlands we are organizing a Missing Maps Mapping Party the >>>> 14th >>>> > of february. >>>> > I'd really like your feedback on two questions we have: >>>> > >>>> > Firstly, which editor would you recommend for beginners? In Berlin >>>> during >>>> > the Open Knowledge Festival I attended a HOT workshop where the iD >>>> editor >>>> > was used; at the mapping party in Antwerp in december they used JOSM. >>>> Which >>>> > one is the best for beginners? >>>> > >>>> > Secondly, we think it is important that tasks that are done are >>>> validated as >>>> > soon as possible. Because of that we would like to 'appoint' an >>>> experienced >>>> > mapper at the mapping party to validate the done tasks. But what are >>>> the >>>> > requirements for this person? Can any experienced mapper validate >>>> tasks? >>>> > >>>> > Regards, >>>> > >>>> > Willy Bakker >>>> > >>>> > _______________________________________________ >>>> > HOT mailing list >>>> > HOT@openstreetmap.org >>>> > https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot >>>> > >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> HOT mailing list >>>> HOT@openstreetmap.org >>>> https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> HOT mailing list >>> HOT@openstreetmap.org >>> https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> HOT mailing list >> HOT@openstreetmap.org >> https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot >> >> > _______________________________________________ > HOT mailing list > HOT@openstreetmap.org > https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot > >
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