A not so short introduction to OSGeo Jorge Gaspar Sanz Salinas International Geodetic Students Meeting 05/05/08 · Valencia · Spain

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo2 Agenda What is OSGeo? Objectives Incubator Sponsors Foundation structure Projects, Officers, Committees, Membership,... The FOSS4G Conference Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08gvSIG a real tool for GIS technicians3 free software All that stuff is about free software Free not as free beer (or paella) but as as freedom Free to: use adapt translate to offer services...

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo4 What is OSGeo? A non-profit organization Legally sited in Delaware (USA) Started in February 2006 Nowadays it's the leading voice for free software for geospatial Similarities with the Apache Foundation Everyone is a volunteer, only the Executive Director is employed by the Foundation What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo5 Objectives 1/2 Provide resources for FOSS4G projects Technological Legal Funding Promote the use of standards Promote free geodata Provide a «common brand of quality» What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo6 Objectives 2/2 Promote the projects in the industry Provide a channel for inter-project communications Promote projects and FOSS4G out of English spoken community Promote the use of FOSS4G at education to get technology specialists instead of «brand specialists» What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo7 Sponsors What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo8 Foundation structure Board of Directors Executive Director Local Chapters Local Chapters Local Chapters Officers Local Chapters Local Chapters Foundation Projects Committees Membership What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo9 Foundation Projects Board of Directors Executive Director Local Chapters Local Chapters Local Chapters Officers Local Chapters Local Chapters Foundation Projects Committees Membership What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo10 Incubator Before a project enters the Foundation, it has to be «incubated» Every incubated project has a «mentor» To pass the incubation the project has to: Document how they manage themselves Maintain user and developers documentation Maintain a source version system Adopt open standards and promote them... What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo11 Foundation Projects deegree UMN Mapserver MapBender OpenLayers MapBuilder Map Guide OS web mapping GRASS GIS Quantum GIS OSSIM gvSIG desktop GIS GEOS FDOGDAL/OGR GeoTools libraries GeoNetwork metadata in incubation project What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo12 Officers Board of Directors Executive Director Local Chapters Local Chapters Local Chapters Officers Local Chapters Local Chapters Foundation Projects Committees Membership What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo13 Officers President Treasurer General Counsel Secretary Executive Director One vice-president per committee and graduated project What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo14 Executive Director Board of Directors Executive Director Local Chapters Local Chapters Local Chapters Officers Local Chapters Local Chapters Foundation Projects Committees Membership What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo15 Executive Director He/she is employed by the Foundation Act as contact person for the «outside» Help manage communications for OSGeo Make the Board aware of issues in the community that need decisions Act as a «mentor» for Committees Help to find sponsors Prepares an Annual Report of activities What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo16 Board of Directors Executive Director Local Chapters Local Chapters Local Chapters Officers Local Chapters Local Chapters Foundation Projects Committees Membership What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo17 Board of Directors They formally represent OSGeo Appoint Executive Director Approve budget Approve policy and procedures Resolve any issues that cannot be resolved inside committees What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo18 Committees Board of Directors Executive Director Local Chapters Local Chapters Local Chapters Officers Local Chapters Local Chapters Foundation Projects Committees Membership What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo19 Committees Education Web ConferenceFundingIncubation Systems Promotion and visibility Public geodata Journal What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo20 Committees Where the action takes place They have the «everyday» work Managed through mailing lists Documented through the wiki All are volunteered Everyone is welcomed to join a committee to participate and work What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo21 Local Chapters Board of directors Executive Director Local Chapters Local Chapters Local Chapters Officers Local Chapters Local Chapters Foundation Projects Committees Membership What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo22 Local Chapters Groups of people that share a geographical area or a common language They bring the Foundation to a more local context Translate documents, websites, software,... Promote FOSS4G and OSGeo Dozens of LCs: from Africa to Otawa LC 9 are official, the rest are «in formation» What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo23 Membership Board of directors Executive Director Local Chapters Local Chapters Local Chapters Officers Local Chapters Local Chapters Foundation Projects Committees Membership What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo24 Membership At this moment, is quite informal Three levels of participation Participant: just a participant at mailing lists Member: working in any project or committee Charter Member: not-self elected member that can vote on some elections Do you want to be a member? Just subscribe on a mailing list and offer yourself! Not just for developers: documenters, system admins, translators, everyone is welcomed What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo25 The FOSS4G conference The Foundation coordinates an annual conference A perfect place to meet thousands of developers, Free Software supporters, companies,.... At the end of the conference the Sol Katz award is delivered Hosts 2006: Laussane, Switzerland 2007: Victoria, Canada 2008: Cape Town: South Africa 2009: Sydney: Australia What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo26 FOSS4G2007 What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo27 Conclusions OSGeo helps promoting Free Software You can be part of a community of people that are experts in geomatics It's a common place to share experiences and new initiatives It's an umbrella for new and existing projects Join the general mailing list and participate!! What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo28 Questions and comments?? Thank you!! What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

IGSM · Valencia · 05/05/08A not so short introduction to OSGeo29 References What is OSGeo Foundation Structure FOSS4G Conf Conclusions

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