03/08/2021-09/08/2021 Arnalie reflected on how State of the Map worked from the perspective of an organiser [1] About us Mariotomo, from Panama, explained some of the problems faced by our readers …
  • GenkiFeral
    3·
    3 years ago

    I won’t completely gove up on OSM, but it isn’t as easy as I’d hoped. I know the why it is important to switch to OSM, but the how is my roadblock. I’ve seen a few videos on YT, but still struggle…so, don’t use it much. In a perfect world, I’d use it exclusively. For example, I found adding businesses difficult, so that must explain why, in an American metro suburb, there are almost no businesses on OSM. I am in love with the concept of FOSS, but everything about it is an uphill battle…a lot of time learning, failing, getting the courage to try again…

  • GenkiFeral
    3·
    3 years ago

    Curious: Saw one that page that a new update is available. I haven’t been prompted to update on my Android - thought I installed app via FDroid, but maybe I was unable to so used G. Play (idk). Now, on FDroid, didn’t see that it read version 4, but it says updated 2 months ago. Somehow, i was able to install the app from FDroid, but don’t see 2 separate apps (thankfully) nor did I get any error messages.

    • strubblOP
      2·
      3 years ago

      Which app are you talking about? StreetComplete is a super app to easily contribute to existing OSM features. With OsmAnd it is also possible to add businesses to OSM.

      • GenkiFeral
        21·
        3 years ago

        I’d like it to be easier. I’ll look into the app you suggested…some day.