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<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Many of you have used ILWIS. Most GIS graduates of RAU / UJ know it
well. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>A year ago, ITC’s <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Integrated</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Land</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and Water
Information System (ILWIS) successfully migrated to the open source scene with
ILWIS 3.4 Open. Since then <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>it has enjoyed increasing use in the open source community. We have
registered 20,000 hits in one year! An increasingly active community has just
brought out a new release – ILWIS 3.5 Open. This release provides a more
flexible, easy to install, powerful, PC-based GIS and Remote Sensing software
package.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>ILWIS is featured at FOSS4G 2008 (Register now at <a
href="http://www.foss4g2008.org/">www.foss4g2008.org</a>): <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>1) 90min hands-on lab: Using and extending ILWIS open source GIS
software together with GEONETCast services for web-based satellite image
analysis <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>2) Presentation: Web processing and spatial analysis with the ILWIS
open source GIS software and GEOSS data <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>3) Presentation: Modus Operandi of a FOSS GIS project in <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>See the 52North Newsletter for details of the ILWIS 3.5 release:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><a
href="http://52north.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=243&Itemid=148">http://52north.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=243&Itemid=148</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Newsletter topics:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>1. ILWIS 3.5 Open<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>2. SOS passes OGC compliancy test<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>3. SPS is OGC compliant<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>4. OX-Framework supports new OGC Web Service types<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>5. new WPS release candidates<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>6. new cooperation partners<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>7. new repositories<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>OSGeo news:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>The Open Source
Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) recently added two new directors to its board and
updated its officer positions, including a new President.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>New President<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>The OSGeo Board
of Directors selected Arnulf Christl as its new President. Mr. Christl brings
years of experience in the geospatial industry, including a strong perspective
on the use of free and open source software within a business context through
his company WhereGroup in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Bonn</st1:City>,
<st1:country-region w:st="on">Germany</st1:country-region></st1:place>. He has
served on OSGeo's Board from its inception and been involved in several aspects
from Marketing to Web management as well as in leading the Mapbender web
mapping project. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>He is committed
to seeing OSGeo continue its global advocacy efforts to help organizations
continue to adopt free and open source solutions across all domains.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>He explains,
"I'm pleased to be able to help in my new role as OSGeo President. I have
three main goals on my personal agenda. First, further support for emerging
local chapters, encouraging them to develop meetings/conferences that
complement our global FOSS4G effort. Second, improve our support for businesses
using and supporting Open Source Geospatial software. Our organization is now so
strong and healthy that we need to tell the world about it in the press and at
conferences. Third, and most challenging, bridging the extremes of proprietary
businesses and thorough grassroots volunteerism. If it is possible, then OSGeo
is the organization capable of bridging this gap."<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>New Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>After two years
in the position, Frank Warmerdam stepped down as President to focus on others
aspects of the organization and to make space for new ideas and vision in the
leadership role. He was chosen as the new Treasurer of OSGeo, taking over from
Dave McIlhagga who held the position previously.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Mr. Warmerdam
describes the change, "I really enjoyed being President and am thrilled
with the progress we've made. Arnulf's enthusiasm and experience make him a
ideal President. I have been interested in helping more on the financial
management side of the organisation, so it's great to be able to do so in the
official role as Treasurer."<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>As a leader of
the GDAL/OGR Project, Mr. Warmerdam has been closely tied to the finances of
OSGeo, collecting over $30,000 (USD) in sponsorships for that project. He will
help to streamline financial processes and oversee financial reporting, while
working alongside the current Finance Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>New Board<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>In July, 2008,
elections for 4 (out of 9) Board of Director positions were completed. The
results saw two new directors join and two others re-elected to previously
expired positions. The new board consists of:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Robert (Bob) Bray
(<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Howard Butler (<st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>) - New
director<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Arnulf Christl (<st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Germany</st1:place></st1:country-region>) -
Re-elected<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Ari Jolma (<st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Finland</st1:place></st1:country-region>) - New
director<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Markus Neteler (<st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Italy</st1:place></st1:country-region>)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Paul Ramsey (<st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region>)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Jeroen Ticheler
(The <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Netherlands</st1:place></st1:country-region>)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Jo Walsh (<st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Spain</st1:place></st1:country-region>)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Frank Warmerdam (<st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region>) -
Re-elected<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>About the Open
Source Geospatial Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>The Open Source
Geospatial Foundation, or OSGeo, is a not-for-profit organization whose mission
is to support and promote the collaborative development of open geospatial
technologies and data. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>The Foundation
provides financial, organizational and legal support to the broader open source
geospatial community. It also serves as an independent legal entity to which
community members can contribute code, funding and other resources, secure in
the knowledge that their contributions will be maintained for public benefit.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>OSGeo also serves
as an outreach and advocacy organization for the open source geospatial
community, and provides a common forum and shared infrastructure for improving
cross-project collaboration. The Foundation's projects are all freely available
and useable under an OSI-certified open source license.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>------<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Contact: Tyler
Mitchell, Executive Director, OSGeo Email: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>tmitchell@osgeo.org<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
lang=EN-ZA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Register now for
FOSS4G 2008: <a href="http://www.foss4g2008.org/">www.foss4g2008.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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