[Foss4g2009] Re: Anyone using Microsoft's bing maps at FOSS4G?

[Volker Mische]

I forgot to mention that this could be attached to the "you've been
chosen" mail (in case there is one).


Cameron Shorter wrote:
> Volker, can you please forward the following onto the proposed foss4g
> presenters (CC the foss4g list).
> 
> Microsoft has expressed an interest in sponsoring FOSS4G, but has asked
> whether the foss4g audience would be receptive to Mircosoft's bing maps
> (previously call Microsoft Virtual Earth).
> 
> I expect that a large portion of the foss4g audience will use whatever
> maps are available for free, whether they be google maps, open street
> maps, or bing maps.
> 
> So my question to the FOSS4G presenters is:
> Are there any foss4g presenters who are considering including Bing Maps
> incorporating their presentation, or prepared to mention using Bing Maps
> during their presentation?
> If so, please contact us on the foss4g list in the next day or two so
> that we can put a compelling sponsorship case to Microsoft.
> 
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