[NTLUG:Discuss] OpenStreetMap mapping party in Denver 1/2 November

[SteveC]

We're having an OpenStreetMap mapping party in Dallas next weekend.

OpenStreetMap is both an Open Source project and a source of Free  
GeoData. A sort of Wikipedia for maps. Join us at the mapping party  
next weekend and we'll show you some of the amazing things OSM can do.  
Like run the maps on your Linux-lovin' devices. Handhelds, PDAs and  
UMPCs even.  And we'll show you how you can contribute to the map of  
everything. Bring your GPS and laptop to follow along with our  
examples and get help with configuration issues. Or just watch and  
share with the others.

OpenStreetMap: http://www.openstreetmap.org
More OSM details on the wiki. http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/Dallas
Please RSVP: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1243137/

I can also answer any questions about OSM here if you like, and if  
anyone has good ideas for a venue or people/groups to contact I'm all  
ears.

Best

Steve

Let your friends in GIS, geocaching and cycling / mountain biking  
circles know about this too. They might love OSM, even if they don't  
get the Open Source angle.