Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:01:29 +1300 (NZDT)
From: Brent Wood <b.wood@niwa.co.nz>
To: Claire McLister <mclister@zeesource.net>
Cc: Brent Wood <b.wood@niwa.co.nz>,
	pgsql general list <pgsql-general@postgresql.org>
Subject: Re: Map of Postgresql Users (OT)
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On Tue, 25 Oct 2005, 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?

More vector datasets to overlay & more control of the output map. For
example in New Zealand, we have access to higher resolution imagery than
google maps, as well as detailed vector data.

But I also think it could make a nice showcase for an Open Soure suite,
with Postgres, PostGIS, GEOS, GDAL/OGR, Proj4, Mapserver, using global &
local datasets, etc.

>
> 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?

I'll forward this to a few people in the Open Source web mapping community
who may be able to assist.


>
> 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?
>
>