[Aust-NZ] Melbourne Open GIS Group [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[Simon O'Keefe]

Hi Bruce and everyone,

The idea for the Melbourne Open GIS Group came from an offline
discussion between myself and another member of this list about
starting an OpenGeo Suite user group. In the end, we decided to not
restrict the group to just discussing the OpenGeo Suite, but still
maintain the focus on that type of software stack/architecture.

I'm just offering a meeting room, a projector and some beers on a
Friday afternoon, with the chance to share experiences with others of
working with PostGIS, GeoServer, OpenLayers and their equivalents,
potentially on a semi-regular basis.

Can I hear what people think about whether this event is best held
under the OSGeo Aust-NZ banner?

(I realise that I've probably caused more confusion by posting the
invitation for this new group while there was already a discussion on
this list about a Melbourne get-together on this list. I only realised
this afterwards, so I'm sorry about the timing. The invitation still
stands and the OpenHub meeting room is booked. I hope that those
interested can make it to both events.)

Cheers,

Simon



On 9 June 2010 19:54, Bruce Bannerman <B.Bannerman at bom.gov.au> wrote:
> Hi Simon,
>
> I won’t be able to attend this event.
>
> Out of interest, why the need for another group looking at these issues?
>
> Perhaps this could have been done under the OSGeo banner.
>
> Bruce
>
>
> On 9/06/10 4:20 PM, "Simon O'Keefe" <simon.okeefe at groundtruth.com.au> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> The Melbourne Open GIS Group will hold its first gathering on 4pm this
> Friday, the 11th of June, at the OpenHub, Level 2, 140 Queen Street,
> Melbourne.
>
> The group will focus on discussing geospatial software that promotes
> an 'open platform' approach to GIS.  The OpenGeo Suite is kicking
> major goals in this area at the moment and will receive a lot of
> attention at our first meeting.
>
> You are invited to come and hang out with like-minded people for an
> hour, participate in informal discussions, bring something to show if
> you want, ask questions, and stick around afterwards for some drinks.
>
> All are welcome, RSVP to Simon O'Keefe <simon.okeefe at groundtruth.com.au>
>
> What is the OpenGeo Suite: http://opengeo.org/products/suite/
> What is the OpenHub: http://www.openhub.com.au/welcome/details
>
> Cheers,
>
> Simon
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