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Switch Map Provider #108

Closed GoogleCodeExporter closed 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
The user will be able to choose between different map providers.
e.g.
- OpenStreetMap
- Yahoo
- Bing

Original issue reported on code.google.com by torus...@gmail.com on 17 Nov 2009 at 11:53

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
There is an feature request registered to use OpenStreetMap:
http://code.google.com/p/geobeagle/issues/detail?id=41

That would be a way to get offline maps in case of spotty data connection. 
What's the
advantage of implementing support for the other map providers?
Any information on how to do that?

Original comment by andpet@gmail.com on 18 Nov 2009 at 6:49

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Yes, #41 is very similar. But not the same. OpenStreetMap is given there as an
example. The feature could also be implemented with offline maps from Google.

Because of legal rights on map data Google is not always a good provider in some
countries, like the one I live in. (API maps are blank)

I use either Google or OSM. I listed the other providers as examples and true I 
guess
there is no big advantage in adding the others, AFAIK.

Original comment by torus...@gmail.com on 18 Nov 2009 at 10:20

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Ok, I see. We have more ideas for enhancements than developer time so we want 
to limit 
the scope as much as possible. Let's note another vote for #41 then.

Original comment by andpet@gmail.com on 19 Nov 2009 at 6:24