All, I think that unless a package/project is getting in the way of something more important, lack of custodian, space on the LiveDVD, etc. that should be perpetuated indefinitely. I also believe it wise to add in a note or README to the effect that the version being viewed was last updated on <SOME-DATE>, with some sort of indication that the project has matured and/or has been dead-lined. Including some links to alternate projects might even be appropriate.
Should there possibly be a CLASS of projects on the DVD that has been deemed mature/end-of-life, but still available? I have to admit, that I have a hard time throwing things away myself. So my remarks should be taken with a grain of salt. Lastly, I believe having a history of projects around over the long term has some value to it. Even if the project is removed from the DVD I think it wise to keep it available as long as possible, regardless of the support structure, as long as it doesn't impede future work. Bobb -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Cameron Shorter Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 7:35 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Klokan Petr Pridal Subject: [Live-demo] Retire MapTiler? I'd like to hear thoughts on whether we should be retiring MapTiler. My thoughts are that we should be helping new users find established Open Source projects, which typically are projects which have a strong community behind them. I note that MapTiler hasn't changed version number since OSGeo-Live 3.0, and is still reported as a beta status. I also note from the Ohloh metrics, there seems to be very little development: http://live.osgeo.org/en/metrics.html I suspect that users might be moving to another project instead? Eg: GeoWebCache? On 23/07/2013 8:28 AM, OSGeo wrote: > #1167: Retire MapTiler > ----------------------+----------------------------------------------- > ----------------------+------ > Reporter: camerons | Owner: live-demo@… > Type: task | Status: new > Priority: major | Milestone: OSGeoLive7.0 > Component: LiveDVD | Keywords: maptiler > ----------------------+----------------------------------------------- > ----------------------+------ > As per request from Klokan Petr Pridal, the MapTiler point of contact, we > should retire MapTiler. > > Of note, MapTiler has remained at version 1.0beta2 for a few years now > (since OSGeo-Live 3.0), which suggests a diminishing open source community > behind the project. > > Todo: > * Update maptiler Project Overview and Quickstart to retired status in > main docs. > > * comment out install_maptiler.sh from main.sh installers > > * comment out maptiler from metrics.rst docs On 23/07/2013 9:03 AM, OSGeo wrote: > #1167: Retire MapTiler > > > Comment(by hamish): > > I find the MapTiler program to be still useful and relevant, and would by > willing to maintain it on the live dvd on an ongoing basis. (it's tiny and > zero maintenance anyway so I don't mind much) > > Since it just works, it doesn't matter that there hasn't been a new > version in ages. > It just means it is mature; the GDAL backend it uses regularly updated so > it "gets updates" that way. > > > regards, > Hamish > -- Cameron Shorter Software and Data Solutions Manager Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050 Mob: +61 (0)419 142 254 Think Globally, Fix Locally Geospatial & Data Solutions enhanced with Open Standards and Open Source http://www.lisasoft.com _______________________________________________ Live-demo mailing list [email protected] http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/live-demo http://live.osgeo.org http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc _______________________________________________ Live-demo mailing list [email protected] http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/live-demo http://live.osgeo.org http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc
