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Re:Show HN: MapHub – A Google My Maps Alternative, Based on ... by hyperknot on Wednesday March 30, 2016 @12:27PM (#11390454)
Hi, I made MapHub. There is nothing I have against open sourcing parts or the full MapHub product, but it's a very delicate decision, so I'd like to wait and think more about it. Would a GitLab like business model make it more attractive for you?
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Re:Show HN: MapHub – A Google My Maps Alternative, Based on ... by a3_nm on Wednesday March 30, 2016 @01:12PM (#11390970)
Contrary to what the parent comment suggested, there's no problem with using OSM data for a proprietary service, but the home page says "An open platform", which I think is very misleading. Your platform is built on open data, but apparently it is not at all "open" itself.
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Re:Show HN: MapHub – A Google My Maps Alternative, Based on ... by Mizza on Wednesday March 30, 2016 @12:41PM (#11390607)
Exactly! I'm still happy to use a hosted version of the service, but I want to be able to improve it if I need to, or run my own service if yours die, etc.
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