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Steve Coast: Discussing the Future of Maps & Tech with the Founder of OpenStreetMap (& why he thinks maps will disappear) - MBM #30

Minds Behind Maps

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Is OpenStreetMap a Bad Copy of Office 95?

OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source mapping tool. It's not trying to talk down to QGIS; it's more about how you think about things. In OSM, you don't have to wear a fluorescent jacket. You don't need an RTK GPS. We just let people run free. The future of mapmaking will be on the internet where users can edit and give feedback.

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