[Geowanking] Re: GeoDRM

[SteveC]

* @ 15/10/06 11:33:58 PM andy at hexten.net wrote:
> On 15 Oct 2006, at 23:26, Cameron Shorter wrote:
> >GeoDRM is needed for legitimate open data collection communities.
> >
> >If you want to set up a Geographic Wiki, where users can edit,  
> >update and maintain geographic data, you have 2 options:
> >1. Let everyone change data (which is likely to include  
> >intentionally and unintentionally corrupt data).
> >
> >2. Set up a trust system where only trusted users can validate data  
> >or enter certain features.
> >
> >Both cases will have their uses and both will promote open  
> >geographic data.
> 
> What have authentication and authorisation got to do with DRM?

Seconded.

have fun,

SteveC steve at asklater.com http://www.asklater.com/steve/