On Tue, 25 Oct 2005, Claire McLister wrote: > Thanks. > > I looked at the Mapserver maps, and at first glance it seems Google > Maps API provides better map images and more interactive features > (zooming, panning, JS popups, satellite/map views, etc.) > > So, what would be the advantage of Mapserver apart from it being based > on Open Source? More vector datasets to overlay & more control of the output map. For example in New Zealand, we have access to higher resolution imagery than google maps, as well as detailed vector data. But I also think it could make a nice showcase for an Open Soure suite, with Postgres, PostGIS, GEOS, GDAL/OGR, Proj4, Mapserver, using global & local datasets, etc. > > We use Postgresql server to store the data. Currently, we do not use > PostGIS as we do not do much geographical queries. Over time we could > move in that direction to offer better geographical query support. > > Posting this (or a more detailed map) on the Postgresql web site sounds > like a great idea. We could even allow people to add markers for their > locations, and even enter more information about themselves to help > postgresql users connect with each other. One potential opportunity is > for users to quickly find consultants in their own area. > > How would we initiate this activity? I'll forward this to a few people in the Open Source web mapping community who may be able to assist. > > Best wishes > > Claire > > On Oct 24, 2005, at 2:28 PM, Brent Wood wrote: > > > How about using Postgres/PostGIS & UMN mapserver for a fully Open > > Source > > software & Postgres based map? > > > > For a map like the one at > > http://www.qgis.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=53 > > > > perhaps on the Postgres web site? > > ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 6: explain analyze is your friend
