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Re:Why (and how) we've switched away from Google Maps by tonfa on Monday December 26, 2011 @03:01PM (#3393784)
> The good thing is that, unlike Google Maps, you have complete power to update OSM with the correct information for your locale. Get mapping!

Can't you also do that with Google MapMaker (depending on the country)?

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Re:Why (and how) we've switched away from Google Maps by freebird_uk on Monday December 26, 2011 @03:12PM (#3393810)
yes, you can, only then Google owns the data. It's not open. Basically you're just working for Google. Enjoy.
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Re:Why (and how) we've switched away from Google Maps by zobzu on Tuesday December 27, 2011 @01:00AM (#3394971)
For free* (and they make money upon it, too)
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