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| Subject: | RE: [gislist] google maps |
| Date: |
02/16/2005 01:00:03 AM |
| From: |
Michael Gould |
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Yes, another example of how, when you want to paint fast maps on the=20
screen, you don't need a heavy GIS-based solution behind the scenes, only a=
=20
clever programmer. Terraserver demonstrated this several years back: lots=
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of server power and lots of GBs, but a simple concept for retrieval and=20
visualization. The swiss map is even simpler, because they manage fewer=20
possible tiles.
Innovate!
MG
At 23:49 15/02/2005, Tito Vandermeyden wrote:
>Check out http://map.search.ch/index.en.html Just zoooom in!
>
>------------------------------------------------
>Tito Vandermeyden
>GIS Engineer
>
>Nextbus Information Systems
>2433 Mariner Square Loop
>Alameda, CA 94501
>email: tito@nextbus.com
>www.nextbus.com
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>
>At 21:24 15/02/2005, spatialgis wrote:
> >I spent yesterday at geotec in Vancouver and the google map portal was
> >mentioned on numerous occasions. I got the impression from people that
> >overall it's great for the industry as mapping and GIS is getting a big
>
> >plug by a key player.
> >
> >There's some issues of concern particularly the use of proprietary
>rather
> >than open source solutions for driving the service but given the
>business
> >model that can't be a huge surprise (I believe ESRI is behind much of
>the IMS).
> >
> >People are also pretty excited about Keyhole which is part of Google
>and
> >the prospect for future enhancements to the service.. should be
>exciting.
> >Given Google's reach into various arenas (eg. they are donating server
> >space to Wikipedia) there's likely lots of hype coming in the future.
> >
> >glenn
> >
> >
> >
> >mervyn frankel <mervyn.frankel@verizon.net> wrote:
> >Message
> >
> >
> >Was just pointed to this new application of Google.
> >
> >It is truly neat..... Very accurate.
> >
> >Worth visiting.......
> >
> >http://www.google.com/maps
> >
> >Merv Frankel
> >
> >GIS Coordinator/Facilitator
> >
> >LAN/WAN Internetworking Architect
> >
> >Senior Networking Specialist
> >
> >
> >
> >NYC DEP, OIT,10th Fl., 59-17 Junction Blvd.
> >
> >Corona, N.Y. 11368 718-595-4146 cell 917-841-9507
> >
> >All change has its challenges.
> >With teamwork and proactive planning an effective and cohesive unit
>will
> >flourish
> >
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