[OSGeo-Discuss] Open vs Proprietary, the Yin and Yang of Innovation

2017-03-25 Thread Hogan, Patrick (ARC-PX)
In the Open vs Proprietary discussion, both have their features and detractors. But, there is much more than the yin-yang of their details if we are to embrace each for their contribution to ^our^ world and how they advance the quality of life for all, not just a few. Our society and the

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2017-03-25 Thread Steven Feldman
It is important to note that the cost of licences in a solution (i.e. something more than a simple desktop implementation) are only a part of the overall cost and in many cases, in my experience, a small part. Implementation, customisation, integration, training, ongoing support, maintenance

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Is it possible for properitery GIS vendor to market thier properitery product as Open ?

2017-03-25 Thread Mateusz Loskot
On 25 March 2017 at 13:01, Paolo Cavallini wrote: > Il 25/03/2017 12:56, Mateusz Loskot ha scritto: > >> They do, but at the same time, we wouldn't be where we are now >> in terms of civilisation development. yin/yang > > Not quite sure about that: Mateusz, do you have a

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Is it possible for properitery GIS vendor to market thier properitery product as Open ?

2017-03-25 Thread Carl Reed
I would also be interested. Have not read the entire thread yet. That said, most (all?) large app and software providers now offer open APIs. Check out Google, Twitter, Amazon and on and on. These APIs are "open" because anyone can implement, use, develop, etc. You could even use the API

[OSGeo-Discuss] Interest Group on Agricultural Data (IGAD) Pre-Plenary meeting

2017-03-25 Thread Suchith Anand
Dear colleagues, This might be of interest to those working in AgriGIS. The Research Data Alliance Interest Group on Agricultural Data (IGAD) Pre-Plenary meeting is scheduled on 3-4 April 2017 in Barcelona. The two-day meeting, will include presentations during the first day, related to the

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Is it possible for properitery GIS vendor to market thier properitery product as Open ?

2017-03-25 Thread Paolo Cavallini
Il 25/03/2017 12:56, Mateusz Loskot ha scritto: > They do, but at the same time, we wouldn't be where we are now > in terms of civilisation development. yin/yang Not quite sure about that: Mateusz, do you have a reference to support this? All the best, and thanks. -- Paolo Cavallini -

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Is it possible for properitery GIS vendor to market thier properitery product as Open ?

2017-03-25 Thread Mateusz Loskot
On 25 March 2017 at 12:54, Sandro Santilli wrote: > On Sat, Mar 25, 2017 at 12:43:29PM +0100, Mateusz Loskot wrote: > >> without a secret, there is no technology advancement > > I think this is a purely ideological position. > > Secrets can generate all kind of deseases, if you ask

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Is it possible for properitery GIS vendor to market thier properitery product as Open ?

2017-03-25 Thread Sandro Santilli
On Sat, Mar 25, 2017 at 12:43:29PM +0100, Mateusz Loskot wrote: > without a secret, there is no technology advancement I think this is a purely ideological position. Secrets can generate all kind of deseases, if you ask me :) --strk; ___ Discuss

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Is it possible for properitery GIS vendor to market thier properitery product as Open ?

2017-03-25 Thread Mateusz Loskot
On 25 March 2017 at 10:17, Suchith Anand wrote: > My query was if the term Open can be used for marketing any properitery > softwares and platforms and to know if there are any guidelines on this? Nobody has a monopoly on use of the word. BTW, without a secret,

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Is it possible for properitery GIS vendor to market thier properitery product as Open ?

2017-03-25 Thread Suchith Anand
My query was if the term Open can be used for marketing any properitery softwares and platforms and to know if there are any guidelines on this? This definition Ravi Kumar send is helpful to help me understand one aspect of this . Thanks Ravi Kumar. Best wishes, Suchith

[OSGeo-Discuss] R: [Geo4All] Ideas for the building global research agenda for Geospatial Data Science - Telemeeting link for those connecting remotely

2017-03-25 Thread Maria Antonia Brovelli
I will try to join, but I'm available only after 16:30-16:45. Have a good meeting! Maria Inviato dal mio dispositivo Samsung Messaggio originale Da: Suchith Anand Data: 25/03/17 07:55 (GMT+01:00) A: discuss@lists.osgeo.org,

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Is it possible for properitery GIS vendor to market thier properitery product as Open ?

2017-03-25 Thread Jody Garnett
And here is the biz model definition, I would be interested if the original poster can clarify in which context the word was used :) On Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 9:55 PM Ravi Kumar wrote: > This is a good thread, and let us discuss to derive a 'Note', for those > facing