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Webinar Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial Applications: A
mature alternative in the geospatial technologies arena<br>
Registration: <a
href="https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/129263154">https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/129263154</a><br>
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The ICA-OSGeo Lab Network and MundoGEO are now pleased to inform the
third webinar of the ”Open Geospatial Science & Applications”
webinar series on 10th December. The webinars will be open and free
to all on first come register basis.<br>
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This webinar will be on "Free and Open Source Software for
Geospatial Applications (FOSS4G): A mature alternative in the
geospatial technologies arena" by Rafael Moreno-Sanchez (University
of Colorado - Denver) and Maria Antonia Brovelli (Politecnico di
Milano - Campus Como).<br>
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The webinar proposes a critical overview about the state of art of
art of Free and Open Source for Geospatial (FOSS4G). The goal is to
convey three main messages, supported by examples:<br>
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1) Today the question is no longer if FOSS/FOSS4G are mature or
capable, but how to take advantage of their features and development
philosophy to deliver the systems and geospatial information
demanded by citizens, businesses, governments, educators and
researchers around the world.<br>
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2) For almost every geospatial software need and niche (e.g. desktop
GIS, spatial extensions to Database Management Systems, WebGIS, code
libraries, etc…) there is at least one mature FOSS4G project with a
well-documented record of successful application in diverse
contexts.<br>
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3) Though findings are varied as to the strengths and weaknesses of
FOSS/FOSS4G for specific contexts and purposes, today it is clear
that FOSS/FOSS4G not only provide healthy competition for
private/close solutions but also opportunities for mutual benefit
and complementarity.<br>
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Attendees will be able to interact with the speakers by sending
their comments and questions through chat. All attendees of this web
seminar will receive certificates for their participation.<br>
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