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From: Claire McLister <mclister@zeesource.net>
Subject: Re: Map of Postgresql Users (OT)
Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:11:33 -0700
To: Brent Wood <b.wood@niwa.co.nz>

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?