[OpenLayers-Users] Recommendations for Map data?

[AJ R]

Hi Arnie

One possible open source solution is Open street Map. This provide
almost google like results, and has the advantage of exporting data in
couple of different formats, one of them being OSM which can then be
converted into shapefiles that you can render offline using  a server
like geoserver. Of course it depends on the location and how well the
location has been mapped by Open Street Maps since the data collection
is mostly a volunteer effort.

Regards

Ajay Ravichandran

On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Arnie Shore <ashore3 at verizon.net> wrote:
> Folks, I'm looking at porting  an application now using Google's maps
> and API to a platform that has no reliance on Internet availability.
>
> It's Open Source, and OpenLayers is the API of clear choice.  Given that
> as half of the solution, what's recommended for the other half, the map
> data?  I'm looking for suggestions that meet the following criteria.
> Users cd be anyplace, so I'll need something that wd cover the US, be
> moderate in price, and readily used with OpenLayers.  GMaps-level of
> resolution and functionality is a target.
>
> There's several CDROM's around, notably those fm Microsoft, but I'll
> appreciate any suggestions.  Thanks,
>
> Arnie Shore
> Annapolis, MD
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