Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial Applications: A mature alternative in the geospatial technologies arena

This part of the series will concentrate on “Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial Applications” (FOSS4G). It builds up on two previous seminars – “OSGeo Live for Education” and “Open Geoscience”, both video podcasts to be found through MundoGeo.

The webinar proposes a critical overview of the state of art of Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial Applications(FOSS4G). The goal is to convey three main messages, supported by examples:

Advanced geospatial technology is able to cover the demand by citizens, authorities and science;

Introduction of successful FOSS4G projects;

Strengths and weaknesses of geospatial applications and their beneficial implementation.