If you need an explanation on Crowd Sourcing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowd_sourcing
In terms of OpenStreetMap, the wiki main page starts the description of as "Welcome to OpenStreetMap, the project that creates and..." I thought it used to be more explicit in it being volunteers(or some word like public) that create the map. I may be wrong though, as I'm usually explaining to people about OSM in my own words before directing them to any pages. On 16 March 2013 00:59, Dave F. <dave...@madasafish.com> wrote: > Hi > > I wanted to send a link to people who'd never heard of OSM that explains > the basics of what it is & entails, but I couldn't find a page with a > clear, simple explanation of what crowd sourcing is & that they can > contribute . > > Even the beginners' guide seems to jump the first step by assuming the > beginner knows they can contribute: > http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/**wiki/Beginners%27_guide<http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Beginners%27_guide> > . > > Am I going blind & there is such a page? > > Cheers > Dave F. > > ______________________________**_________________ > talk mailing list > talk@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.**org/listinfo/talk<http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk> > -- Gregory o...@livingwithdragons.com http://www.livingwithdragons.com
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