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

[mapbutcher]

Simon,

I think this is a spiffing idea and care little about what banner is flown -
the more activity and collaboration the better IMO

S


On 10 June 2010 07:41, Simon O'Keefe <simon.okeefe at groundtruth.com.au>wrote:

> 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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