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Recent 2023.02.13 release includes the updated map data for Turkey and Syria, including the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team changes after the recent earthquake. Accurate maps are crucial in disaster response, as they may assist with better planning and navigation for those who help on the ground. We appreciate everyone who has ever contributed to the OpenStreetMap.
Re:Ask HN: What “special” app you are using? on Thursday January 12, 2023 @12:03AM (#34349431)
My favorite one is Organic Maps (https://organicmaps.app) - privacy-focused google maps alternative
Re:Self Hosting a Google Maps Alternative with OpenStreetMap on Tuesday November 22, 2022 @02:58PM (#33710565)
I found that Organic Maps (https://organicmaps.app) is a good open-source OSM-based alternative to Google Maps. Please check it out.
Re:I Bought A Firetruck on Sunday March 24, 2013 @05:29PM (#5433755)
A fire track? I always wanted to get a tank! Gabriel, thanks for this post. I now believe that everything is possible.

I posted a link especially for you https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5433711

Have a dream to buy a firetrack and go to the grocery store? Meanwhile in Siberia tough guys use trucks, APCs and even tanks to swim through the mud to their work!

It is a real video from a place there Russia gets its oil.