Derek Neighbors

CloudMade Making Mapping Free (as in Libre)

So several months back I was approached by someone at CloudMade about using Gangplank for an OpenSreetMap party.  I agreed, because that is what we do.  I happened to stop by the party and talk to some people about what it is they do.  I left understanding very little and wondering how this was different than google maps.  The following day I talked to Todd Huffman in some detail about mapping Afghanistan and it all clicked.  This stuff is very important.  I instantly started to do mapping and contributing. A few months later I answered a survey on the work I was doing and I ended up winning a Garmin eTrex.  Yesterday I opened up a FedEx package and a new Garmin and bag were enclosed!!!!!  Thanks CloudMade!

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