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=Video & DVD for OSGeoLive 4.0, the best of GeoSpatial OpenSource=
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=Video & DVD for OSGeo-Live 4.0, the best of GeoSpatial OpenSource=
  
 
3 September 2010
 
3 September 2010
  
Version 4.0 of OSGeoLive has been released, along with a 25 minute video describing the 43 GeoSpatial Open Source applications included in OSGeoLive.
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Version 4.0 of the OSGeo Live GIS software collection has been released, along with a 25 minute video describing the 43 contributing GeoSpatial Open Source applications.
  
OSGeo-Live is a DVD, USB drive and Virtual Machine based upon Ubuntu Linux that is pre-configured with a wide variety of robust, open source, geospatial software. The applications can be trialed without installing anything on your computer, simply by booting the computer from the DVD or USB drive.
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OSGeo-Live is a self-contained bootable DVD, USB flash drive and Virtual Machine based upon Ubuntu Linux that is pre-configured with a wide variety of robust open source geospatial software. The applications can be trialed without installing anything on your computer, simply by booting the computer from the DVD or USB drive.
  
http://live.osgeo.org
 
  
Video: http://tbd
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;Homepage: http://live.osgeo.org
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;Video: http://tbd
  
 
==Highlights==
 
==Highlights==
  
 
* 43 of the best GeoSpatial Open Source applications installed and pre-configured.
 
* 43 of the best GeoSpatial Open Source applications installed and pre-configured.
* One page marketing overviews for all projects
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* One page overviews for all projects
* Marketing overviews for key OGC standards
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* Overviews of key OGC standards
* Many application Quick Starts
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* Many application Quick Start documentation
  
 
==Packages==
 
==Packages==
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''Some of the many included software packages:''
  
 
* 52°North WPS 2.0.0
 
* 52°North WPS 2.0.0
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* Marble 0.9.2
 
* Marble 0.9.2
 
* MB System 5.1.2
 
* MB System 5.1.2
* Octave Mapping Toolbox 3.2 / 1.0.7
 
 
* OpenJUMP 1.3
 
* OpenJUMP 1.3
 
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'''About OSGeo'''
 
'''About OSGeo'''
  
The Open Source Geospatial Foundation has been created to support and build the highest-quality open source geospatial software. The foundation's goal is to encourage the use and collaborative development of community-led projects, data development and education.[1]
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The Open Source Geospatial Foundation has been created to support and build the highest-quality open source geospatial software. The foundation's goal is to encourage the use and collaborative development of community-led projects, data development and education.
 
 
'''About LISAsoft'''
 
 
 
LISAsoft is a systems integration company positioned to help your organisation leverage leading software and hardware from multiple vendors. LISAsoft combines a deep knowledge of geospatial, web and mobile technologies with cutting edge software development.[2]
 
 
 
 
 
[1] http://osgeo.org
 
  
[2] http://www.lisasoft.com
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http://www.osgeo.org

Revision as of 16:57, 2 September 2010

Video & DVD for OSGeo-Live 4.0, the best of GeoSpatial OpenSource

3 September 2010

Version 4.0 of the OSGeo Live GIS software collection has been released, along with a 25 minute video describing the 43 contributing GeoSpatial Open Source applications.

OSGeo-Live is a self-contained bootable DVD, USB flash drive and Virtual Machine based upon Ubuntu Linux that is pre-configured with a wide variety of robust open source geospatial software. The applications can be trialed without installing anything on your computer, simply by booting the computer from the DVD or USB drive.


Homepage
http://live.osgeo.org
Video
http://tbd

Highlights

  • 43 of the best GeoSpatial Open Source applications installed and pre-configured.
  • One page overviews for all projects
  • Overviews of key OGC standards
  • Many application Quick Start documentation

Packages

Some of the many included software packages:

  • 52°North WPS 2.0.0
  • AtlasStyler 1.5
  • deegree 2.3
  • GeoKettle 3.2.0-20090609
  • Geomajas 1.6.0
  • GeoNetwork 2.4.3
  • Geopublisher 1.5
  • GeoServer 2.0.2
  • GMT 4.5.1
  • GpsDrive 2.11
  • GRASS GIS 6.4.0rc6
  • gvSIG 1.10
  • Kosmo 2.0
  • Mapbender 2.6.2
  • Mapfish 1.2
  • MapGuide Open Source 2.2.0
  • Mapnik 0.7.0
  • Mapserver 5.6.5
  • MapTiler 1.0beta2
  • Marble 0.9.2
  • MB System 5.1.2
  • OpenJUMP 1.3