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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 16:12:17 What's everyone using for mapping these days? If I need to recommend mapping and routing tools to someone who doesn't need to have their plans broadcast to the world, do I hand them paper and a magnifying glass? Or is there something decent that leaves me in control? |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 16:18:29 @Sempf Kagi has a maps mode they're developing. It's still early so I'm not sure I'd suggest subscribing for it alone, but it can tell you the directions to a place. Don't think it has live navigation yet though. |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 18:32:21 @kevinmirsky Hmm, I'll look into it! |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 16:21:17 @Sempf is openstreetmap okay, I haven’t used it but I’ve heard the name. |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 18:32:37 @hotsoup I think that's a start yes. |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 16:28:25 @Sempf For planning ahead, @openstreetmap is good in the browser, on the road I like Magic Earth as app (substitutes Google Maps pretty well, not open source, but seems more prone to privacy than Google...). There is also an app called Organic Maps on @fdroidorg, which has a good reputation, but I have not used it so far. |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 17:10:37 @DresdnerForschungswerk @Sempf @openstreetmap @fdroidorg I'm using it for years and can recommend it. Not as powerful as OsmAnd – but much easier to handle and more intuitive. Perfect for daily use. If you have an account with OSM, you can even use OM to contribute by adding/updating details. Just give it a try – and I'd be surprised if it doesn't "stick" with you 😉 |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 18:31:48 @IzzyOnDroid @DresdnerForschungswerk @openstreetmap @fdroidorg You are all next level awesome. Bonus internet points for all! Yes, this helps a ton. I'm working with some folks who genuinely are at some risk with the current location information being tracked, and these suggestions are exactly what I need. |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 16:31:32 @Sempf Depends on the use case, but I really do usually prefer physical maps and compass, and not just because of security or privacy concerns. Obviously it doesn't work for everything though. |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 18:33:41 @cR0w Right. Perfect for me (eagle scout 1987 babie!) but not for my user base in this case. |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 18:36:19 @Sempf That's fair. I've used different apps but nothing works anywhere as simply as Google Maps, unfortunately. Some of the hiking apps like Gaia work okay offline if you preload a route, but I don't know if that works any better for your users. |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 18:42:24 @cR0w Ooo, outside the box thinking, me likey. Did you hear about some running app that has disclosed the location of five secret US bases? "Bunch folks running in a circle ..... in the deep woods of Tennessee. There's nothing out ther ... well shit look at that." |
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Föderation EN Do 23.01.2025 18:44:18 @Sempf Yeah. Strava, IIRC. |
