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Overture Maps. Good or not? (overturemaps.org)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey guys, i just seen this thing. Summarising, it is a common database for all Meta, Amazon, Apple and TomTom data collected from places, routes and maps.

In my mind I've seen it as a copy of open street maps but made by big tech. They point out that is Open Source oriented, and they give instructions for API use.

Always open. The Overture schema and format aim for compatibility with free and open-source tools and technologies and avoid depending on closed-source or proprietary tools and technologies.

I mean, it is a very good idea, but my question is: Why not give all data to OpenStreetMaps, who is currently doing what they are trying? Do you see any downside or possible way to collect data/make profit or something like that?

Remember that almost any company does nothing for the love of art.

What do you all think?

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[–] avidamoeba 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Pretty well thought-out statement. Looks like there are adults at the helm of OSMF. There might be money coming in like they do for Linux.