[OSGeo-Discuss] Open Source Geospatial Atlas

[Seven (aka Arnulf)]

On 07/31/2012 12:57 PM, Doug_Newcomb at fws.gov wrote:
> 
> 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.  

... and the resulting breadcrumb track of processing steps and software
used to process the data will be metadata that is worth it's name.

Btw: OdbL will be a great enabler for this because it requires to
maintain this breadcrumb track when publishing the results.

> Doug
> 
> Doug Newcomb            
> USFWS
> Raleigh, NC
> 919-856-4520 ext. 14 doug_newcomb at fws.gov
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