[Geowanking] MapServer Foundation; a non-profit legal entity being formed for the protection of the MapServer code

[Frank Warmerdam]

On 11/29/05, Alex Willmer <alex at moreati.org.uk> wrote:
> On Mon, 2005-11-28 at 09:51 -0500, Tracey P. Lauriault wrote:
> > This is very exciting!
> > MapServer Foundation; a non-profit legal entity being formed for the
> > protection of the MapServer code and to provide a supportive environment
> > for the development of open source geospatial technology.
> >
>
> After reading about this announcement, I don't quite understand the
> relationship Between MapServer Cheetah (aka UMN MapServer) and MapServer
> Enterprise (sequel to Autodesk MapGuide).
>
> Why have the 2 been jointly branded and used to form the core of this
> foundation? Do the 2 share code/architecture or is there some other
> reason they make good bed fellows?

Alex,

Good question.  They do share a number of technical components,
and we hope they will soon share more.  They are being both
handled in one foundation, with co-branding, in order to build a
stronger, more vibrant community rather than two competing
communities.  Whether that eventually turns out to have been a
good idea remains to be seen.

There is a discussion list at http://mapserverfoundation.org/ that
might be the best place to ask questions.

Best regards,
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