[OSGeo-Discuss] OSGEO4W future

[Yasser Said Lopez de Olmos Reyes]

Some of us use OSGEO4W just because we have to, Windows is still, by far,
the most widely used OS in the world. I think it's a great idea to give it
some more attention, especially to the new experimental 64-bit version.

I would be glad to contribute in any manner possible, but I need to learn
how to contribute. I'm not a software guru, I've been using Linux
(Mandriva, Fedora, Debian-based and Arch) for a long time but never learned
more than average user. Under Windows, maybe a little more advanced.

It could be useful to contact OSGEO4W team and find out what kind of help
they can use.


2013/9/20 Paolo Cavallini <cavallini at faunalia.it>

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> Hi all.
> OSGEO4W is a crucial piece of our infrastructure, and is one of the
> main services we are giving for the spread of GFOSS.
> I think it does not get the attention it deserves. The active
> developer team is very small, many packages are obsolete, and their
> update is far from regular. I'm not blaming everybody, I sincerely
> thank those who contribute; I just try to be objective. I think we
> should move forward quickly. I suggest to make a Steering Committee
> for OSGEO4W, so to have a clear roadmap, and give Windows (urgh!)
> users a predictable environment. I think some of our million users
> would be happy to support this effort, if they would know they
> contribute actively to something they need.
> My previous efforts to raise this question and to improve the
> situation have met with no success. I think time is now ripe to act.
> I'm available to help.
> All the best, and thanks.
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> Paolo Cavallini - Faunalia
> www.faunalia.eu
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Saludos,

Yasser
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