Category Archives: Open Source GIS
GISDoctor Spatial Analysis Post Series
Tweet There once was a well know GIS blog post that compared geographic information systems to word processors. No matter what you think about the post we will always need people who are skilled at “writing” and have something to “write” about. … Continue reading
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And the #OSM Momentum Continues
Tweet Two quick articles for your reading pleasure: OSM Movement Gaining Steam Due to Google’s Fees – NY Times Esri Throwing more Support Behind OSM – Directions Magazine Now, do your part and start contributing. If everyone who reads this … Continue reading
Apple and OSM – The Year of OpenStreetMap Continues
Tweet The year of OpenStreetMap continues. You have probably heard by now that Apple is now using a mix of TIGER data and OSM tiles in their mapping application. As I said a couple weeks ago, 2012 is the year of OpenStreetMap, and … Continue reading
The Year of OpenStreetMap Continues
Tweet On February 28th, 2012 I (yesterday), I posted a blog titled “2012 -The Year of OpenStreetMap”. In the post I said that “the next “big” mapping application that hits the market will be have an OSM back-end.” Well, well, … Continue reading
2012 – The Year of OpenStreetMap? Yes.
Tweet OpenStreetMap has been in the news a lot lately, and rightfully so. Has the geospatial world reached the tipping point? Are users, developers, and society as a whole now more accepting of open-source spatial information? Are we now confident in the crowd sourced masterpiece that is … Continue reading
Maps in the News, Somerville, MA
Tweet From Boston.com - Satellite imagery brings Somerville planners to new heights I live in Somerville (and I love it), and I really hope that the city planners only use this for demonstration or decoration purposes. This is a very technology … Continue reading
Learning Code Made Easy!
Tweet I am a big supporter of GIS professionals becoming more technically proficient, keeping their skills relevant to avoid becoming a GIS dinosaurs. One of the easiest ways for GIS pros to stay ahead of the curve is to keep learning … Continue reading
WhereCamp Boston 2011 Review
Tweet WhereCamp Boston was this past weekend and it was pretty cool. Even with troubles with the Red Line (typical) about 50 people were there on Saturday. I was signed-up for both days but other last minute commitments pulled me … Continue reading
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WhereCamp Boston – This weekend!
Tweet It is an exciting time for the spatial crowd in Boston! WhereCamp Boston is this weekend and you need to sign-up now! WhereCamp is an “unconference“, meaning that the people who come are the ones who drive the sessions. Attendees … Continue reading
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GIS Doctor Mailbag
Tweet This blog has been up and running for a while now and I have gotten a number of email questions, responses to blog posts, and search engine keyword questions. Let’s answer a few of them! How do geographers collect spatial data? … Continue reading