[Board] OSM MoU

[Markus Neteler]

On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 6:27 PM, Tim Schaub <tschaub at opengeo.org> wrote:
>
> I've initiated a conversation with Mikel Maron (OSM Foundation Board) about
> our interest in putting together a Memorandum of Understanding between OSGeo
> and OSM.  Mikel expressed interest and said he would bring it up with the
> OSM Foundation Board.
>
> We agreed that it would be good to put some more detail to the idea before
> going forward.  I stated that my understanding is that a MoU would represent
> the intent to have OSGeo software integrate well and facilitate in the
> collection of OSM data.
>
> It would be good to answer a few questions before going forward.
>
> Is the sentence below an accurate/complete summary of the purpose of the MoU
> from the OSGeo perspective?
>
> OSGeo is interested in ensuring that OSGeo software integrates well and
> facilitates in the collection of OSM data.

I would also add the "outgoing" part, i.e. storage and dissemination
of the data.
Or rewrite the phrase in a general way not only focused on the input.


> What would be the benefits for OSM of pursuing such a MoU (as opposed to
> continuing with the status quo)?

At least to publicly say that OSM and OSGeo are not exclusive but geared
towards mutual benefit. This is of relevance to newcomers who may not
initially know the differences between OSM and OSGeo.


> Are there any concrete examples of differences between how we (OSGeo & OSM)
> operate now and how we would operate after signing a memorandum?

I am not aware of any.

Markus

> Thanks for any help with these questions.  It will help to have more input
> to flesh out the proposal for the OSM Board.
>
> Tim
>
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