From internet protocols and operating systems, to databases and cloud services, some technology is so omnipresent most people don't even know it exists. The same can be said about OpenStreetMap, the ...

Every time I tell someone about OpenStreetMap, they inevitably ask “Why not use Google Maps?”. From a practical standpoint, it’s a reasonable question, but ultimately this is not just a matter of ...

For five years, people have been contributing to OpenStreetMap – the Wikipedia-like attempt to create a free, user-generated map of the world. Thanks to the project, millions of people now use free ...

The open mapping data project is a colossal success story, but faces some hurdles. Here’s how you can help. You probably don’t realize it, but you’re a direct beneficiary of OpenStreetMap. You may not ...

Wikipedia’s “crowdsourced knowledge” model has created a spectacular resource, but everyone knows the big caveat: if the data’s important, don’t trust the online encyclopedia without verifying it ...

This definition of omnipresent sums up many facets of society. Fast food chains? Everywhere. Reality TV shows? You know the answer. And what about Google? Yup, right again. What started as a simple ...

You have a choice when it comes to maps, and the answer isn’t as clear as it used to be. Google’s maps are still king, but OpenStreetMap is making a name for itself, gaining favor among many apps and ...

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