Re: Map of Postgresql Users (OT)

Actually I have already made a basic google map for the website[1] meant
to replace the old developers map. Check out the blog post at
http://people.planetpostgresql.org/xzilla/index.php?/archives/76-Maptastic.html

I'd be interested in talking more about getting more content into the
map and getting it in officially; One concern I had was finding a way to
include information that won't bog down end users with too much data.
(I've noticed large numbers of points tend to do that)

Robert Treat

On Tue, 2005-10-25 at 12:11, 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?
>
> 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?
>
>
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