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==Building A Binary Stack==
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=Building A Binary Stack=
 
The discussion about the Binary Stack inside OSGeo is still open.
 
The discussion about the Binary Stack inside OSGeo is still open.
  
 
there are few possibilities.
 
there are few possibilities.
  
===Full Multiplatform Binary stack===
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==Full Multiplatform Binary stack==
 
this is a dream for a good binary stack. A platform to compile all source codes that can be used for all OS.
 
this is a dream for a good binary stack. A platform to compile all source codes that can be used for all OS.
  
 
a good example is [http://www.equi4.com/starkit/ Starkit]. A Starkit is a wrapping mechanism for delivering an application in a self-contained, installation-free, and portable way.
 
a good example is [http://www.equi4.com/starkit/ Starkit]. A Starkit is a wrapping mechanism for delivering an application in a self-contained, installation-free, and portable way.
====pro====
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===pro===
 
*self-contained, installation-free, and portable way
 
*self-contained, installation-free, and portable way
 
*???
 
*???
  
====cons====
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===cons===
 
* all libraries in one installer. Static compilation.
 
* all libraries in one installer. Static compilation.
 
* the most expensive (time, money, know how) to maintain.
 
* the most expensive (time, money, know how) to maintain.
  
===MS4W===
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==MS4W==
 
The [http://www.maptools.org/ms4w/ no fuss installer] for setting up MapServer on Microsoft Windows platforms. The purpose of this package is to allow all levels of MapServer users to quickly install a working environment for MapServer development on Windows. It is also an environment for packaging and distributing MapServer applications
 
The [http://www.maptools.org/ms4w/ no fuss installer] for setting up MapServer on Microsoft Windows platforms. The purpose of this package is to allow all levels of MapServer users to quickly install a working environment for MapServer development on Windows. It is also an environment for packaging and distributing MapServer applications
====pro====
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===pro===
 
*???
 
*???
 
*???
 
*???
====cons====
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===cons===
 
*only windows oriented
 
*only windows oriented
 
*???
 
*???
  
===FGS===
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==FGS==
  
 
The [http://www.maptools.org/fgs/ FGS Linux Installer] is a self-extracting file that will install MapServer with PHP/MapScript and all of their dependencies on your Linux system. It provides a stand-alone environment with all the required software (incl. Apache and PHP) to run PHP/MapScript webmapping applications. The bundled version of Apache can be configured to run on any port so it will not interfere with previous installations of Apache or other web servers on your system.
 
The [http://www.maptools.org/fgs/ FGS Linux Installer] is a self-extracting file that will install MapServer with PHP/MapScript and all of their dependencies on your Linux system. It provides a stand-alone environment with all the required software (incl. Apache and PHP) to run PHP/MapScript webmapping applications. The bundled version of Apache can be configured to run on any port so it will not interfere with previous installations of Apache or other web servers on your system.
  
====pro====
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===pro===
 
*???
 
*???
 
*???
 
*???
====cons====
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===cons===
 
* only linux oriented
 
* only linux oriented
 
*???
 
*???
  
===LiveCD===
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==LiveCD==
 
Based on Linux, LiveCDs are a complete operating system contained is a single CD. There's no need to install it on the local machine, only a boot from CD drive is needed to experience the configured LiveCD.
 
Based on Linux, LiveCDs are a complete operating system contained is a single CD. There's no need to install it on the local machine, only a boot from CD drive is needed to experience the configured LiveCD.
  
====pro====
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===pro===
 
* optimized configuration of all application inside a single environment.
 
* optimized configuration of all application inside a single environment.
 
* no risk of library collisions as when installing multiple sofwares on the same machine.
 
* no risk of library collisions as when installing multiple sofwares on the same machine.
 
* less expensive to maintain: a good linux hacker with some experience of liveCD can maintain different versions without a big effort.
 
* less expensive to maintain: a good linux hacker with some experience of liveCD can maintain different versions without a big effort.
  
====cons====
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===cons===
 
* based only on one OS (Linux).
 
* based only on one OS (Linux).
 
* Need to download an entire ISO (700 MB ca.)
 
* Need to download an entire ISO (700 MB ca.)
 
*???
 
*???

Revision as of 14:13, 1 June 2007

This page is for listing all the packages that are currently available for OSGeo projects. There is also discussion loosely relating to the creation of a OSGeo Binary Distribution and a review of various current approaches.

Download Locations

OSGeo Project Download links
Project Version Source Linux Mac OSX Windows Java Included in...
Quantum GIS (Download) 0.8.0 TAR.GZ RPM DMG EXE
OSSIM (Download) 1.6.8-2 SVN DMG EXE
Mapbender (Download) 2.4.2 RC1 ZIP ZIP ZIP ZIP
MapBuilder (Download) 1.5 Alpha 1 ZIP ZIP ZIP ZIP WAR
MapGuide (Download) 1.1.0 TAR.GZ RPMs EXE
MapServer (Download) 4.10.2 TAR.GZ RPMs - FGS DMG MS4W FGS MS4W FWTools

Building A Binary Stack

The discussion about the Binary Stack inside OSGeo is still open.

there are few possibilities.

Full Multiplatform Binary stack

this is a dream for a good binary stack. A platform to compile all source codes that can be used for all OS.

a good example is Starkit. A Starkit is a wrapping mechanism for delivering an application in a self-contained, installation-free, and portable way.

pro

  • self-contained, installation-free, and portable way
  • ???

cons

  • all libraries in one installer. Static compilation.
  • the most expensive (time, money, know how) to maintain.

MS4W

The no fuss installer for setting up MapServer on Microsoft Windows platforms. The purpose of this package is to allow all levels of MapServer users to quickly install a working environment for MapServer development on Windows. It is also an environment for packaging and distributing MapServer applications

pro

  • ???
  • ???

cons

  • only windows oriented
  • ???

FGS

The FGS Linux Installer is a self-extracting file that will install MapServer with PHP/MapScript and all of their dependencies on your Linux system. It provides a stand-alone environment with all the required software (incl. Apache and PHP) to run PHP/MapScript webmapping applications. The bundled version of Apache can be configured to run on any port so it will not interfere with previous installations of Apache or other web servers on your system.

pro

  • ???
  • ???

cons

  • only linux oriented
  • ???

LiveCD

Based on Linux, LiveCDs are a complete operating system contained is a single CD. There's no need to install it on the local machine, only a boot from CD drive is needed to experience the configured LiveCD.

pro

  • optimized configuration of all application inside a single environment.
  • no risk of library collisions as when installing multiple sofwares on the same machine.
  • less expensive to maintain: a good linux hacker with some experience of liveCD can maintain different versions without a big effort.

cons

  • based only on one OS (Linux).
  • Need to download an entire ISO (700 MB ca.)
  • ???