[mapguide-users] Where did the original MapGuide Open Source code come from?

[Kenneth, GEOGRAF A/S]

I'm without "internal knowledge" on the subject, but I was explained 
that the Autodesk MapGuide lineup, that ended with 6.5, contains 
proprietary code, and as such, were not possible to repackage into an 
open source version.
Although MapGuide was briefly named MapServer before being released, 
MapServer is actually another product which still exists:
http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/

So, the MapGuide source code was/is developed primarily by Autodesk. 
Some of the MapGuide components are based on discontinued Autodesk 
products, ea. the rendering engine.
I don't know how much code is being contributed by community 
programmers, but many commits have Autodesk emails adresses.

Regards, Kenneth, GEOGRAF A/S



John Roberts skrev:
> Dear All
>
> I am writing a essay on GFOSS products.
>
> I have a question regarding MapGuide Open Source. Does the source code come
> from Autodesk MapGuide or from MapServer?
>
> I assumed it was from Autodesk MapGuide but I have found some sites on the
> web which mention that MapGuide Open Source was previously called MapServer
> Enterprise and that MapServer was orginally involved in the setting up of
> the project?
>
> Would anybody be able to help?
>
> Thanks
>
> John
> Manchester, UK
>
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