Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Proposal for the listing of projects in our new web site

2017-08-19 Thread James Klassen
I generally agree with Even's comments. W.r.t. Not requireing other licenses clause, I would like to add a question about how this would apply to free software that is mostly intended to operate with non-free data? e.g. GDAL drivers that enable reading proprietary formats via a vendor SDK or

[OSGeo-Discuss] Collaborate or be less! Helsinki will challenge your mettle. . .

2017-08-19 Thread Hogan, Patrick (ARC-PX)
Dear OSGeo and GeoForAll, I cannot pass up a chance to share some upcoming good news, reaching a climax in Helsinki the week after next. NASA WorldWind is ‘old’ girl, 15 years now, and a very proud girl at that. She is the original ^open source geospatial^ giving Earth to all, via a virtual globe

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Proposal for the listing of projects in our new web site

2017-08-19 Thread Venkatesh Raghavan
Hi Angelos and Even, Thanks for enlightening us with very thoughtful and pertinent points and comments. It would be great to have a broader view on this and hope to hear from others in our community. Best Venka P.S. Even, congratulations on your 10 years + 2 days since your first commit to

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Proposal for the listing of projects in our new web site

2017-08-19 Thread Even Rouault
Hi Angelos, thanks for turning those discussions into a positive way forward and your proposal sounds good to me. A few comments below. > > I would like to propose a way forward: > > 1. We should *only* promote projects that are somehow affiliated with OSGeo > (as other Free and Open Source

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G Code Sprint through IRC

2017-08-19 Thread Markus Neteler
On Sat, Aug 19, 2017 at 2:31 PM, Angelos Tzotsos wrote: > For those who are not in Boston, we can join the code sprint on IRC > (Freenode #tosprint or #osgeo channels) ... here some instructions on how to join easily: https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/IRC Cheers, Markus

[OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G Code Sprint through IRC

2017-08-19 Thread Angelos Tzotsos
For those who are not in Boston, we can join the code sprint on IRC (Freenode #tosprint or #osgeo channels) Cheers, Angelos -- Angelos Tzotsos, PhD OSGeo Charter Member http://users.ntua.gr/tzotsos ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Reminder: Website training and content foss4g code sprint

2017-08-19 Thread Jody Garnett
45 mins until sprint time :) For anyone attending we have some osgeo handouts that may be of interest to local chapters (if you do not have one in your area please start one!) Looking forward to working with Get Interactive today and seeing everything that has improved on the website this week.

[OSGeo-Discuss] Proposal for the listing of projects in our new web site

2017-08-19 Thread Angelos Tzotsos
Dear friends, There has been a vivid discussion so far and I would like us to maintain a positive perspective of things. I fully understand that our community is diverse and that is a result/part of our success. We should all be respectful of each other and avoid fingerpointing and questioning

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Note the LocationTech badge is not showing correctly

2017-08-19 Thread Markus Neteler
Dear all, FWIW: Helmut it also part of OSGeo's do-ocracy, being this years one of the main GSoC admins with all the related work, being active project contributor (see the related project ML) and more. Just FYI... Kind regards, Markus ___ Discuss

[OSGeo-Discuss] Congratulations to Andrea Aime for Sol Katz Award 2017!!

2017-08-19 Thread Venkatesh Raghavan
Hi Andrea, Hearty congratulations on receiving the Sol Katz 2017 Award. Well well deserved for your immense contributions for our community. Best Venka P.S. This will make beer in Korea even more tastier!! ___ Discuss mailing list