[OSGeo-Discuss] Open Source Geospatial Atlas

[Doug_Newcomb at fws.gov]

Hi Folks,

>Hi Guys,

>I agree totally with everything that has been said. I don't have a 
>problem with using multiple applications to conduct my GIS work. I do 
>all the time.
>
>I suppose the issue is what the purpose of the Atlas will be. To promote 
>fosGIS or promote Open Source. I was under the impression it was the 
>former and so I suggested not using Inkscape. I presumed, the Atlas 
>would illustrate what most mere mortals could do with fosGIS rather than 
>show what some creative genius can achieve.

>If however the task is to create beautiful maps using whatever open 
>source package comes to hand then by all means incorporate Inkscape 
>manipulated images -- it seems to be the preferred tool for manipulating 
>maps generated by a whole raft of fosGIS packages.

>-- Cheers Simon

I view this exercise as a Howto on creating great maps with open source 
geospatial software.  As part of the effort, I would assume that there 
would be text included that walked one through the map creation process, 
including steps where tools such as Inkscape were used to enhance the 
visual impact.  To me, telling how it was done with open source geospatial 
tools is as important as that it was done with open source geospatial 
tools. 

Doug

Doug Newcomb 
USFWS
Raleigh, NC
919-856-4520 ext. 14 doug_newcomb at fws.gov
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official policy of the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service or Dept. of the 
Interior.   Life is too short for undocumented, proprietary data formats.
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