Subject: Re: Map of Postgresql Users (OT)
From: Robert Treat <xzilla@users.sourceforge.net>
To: Claire McLister <mclister@zeesource.net>
Cc: Brent Wood <b.wood@niwa.co.nz>,
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Date: 25 Oct 2005 17:33:51 -0400
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Actually I have already made a basic google map for the website[1] meant
to replace the old developers map. Check out the blog post at
http://people.planetpostgresql.org/xzilla/index.php?/archives/76-Maptastic.html

I'd be interested in talking more about getting more content into the
map and getting it in officially; One concern I had was finding a way to
include information that won't bog down end users with too much data.
(I've noticed large numbers of points tend to do that)


Robert Treat


On Tue, 2005-10-25 at 12:11, Claire McLister wrote:
> Thanks.
> 
> I looked at the Mapserver maps, and at first glance it seems Google 
> Maps API provides better map images and more interactive features 
> (zooming, panning, JS popups, satellite/map views, etc.)
> 
> So, what would be the advantage of Mapserver apart from it being based 
> on Open Source?
> 
> We use Postgresql server to store the data. Currently, we do not use 
> PostGIS as we do not do much geographical queries. Over time we could 
> move in that direction to offer better geographical query support.
> 
> Posting this (or a more detailed map) on the Postgresql web site sounds 
> like a great idea. We could even allow people to add markers for their 
> locations, and even enter more information about themselves to help  
> postgresql users connect with each other. One potential opportunity is 
> for users to quickly find consultants in their own area.
> 
> How would we initiate this activity?
> 
> Best wishes
> 
> Claire
> 
> On Oct 24, 2005, at 2:28 PM, Brent Wood wrote:
> 
> > How about using Postgres/PostGIS & UMN mapserver for a fully Open 
> > Source
> > software & Postgres based map?
> >
> > For a map like the one at
> > http://www.qgis.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=53
> >
> > perhaps on the Postgres web site?
> 
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