Currently there’s only 3 big players when it comes to maps. You’ve got Google, Apple and Microsoft.

Let’s try to make OpenStreetMap the best map there is. Go grab StreetComplete and start mapping your surroundings when you’re out and about.

All the data is under a public license and managed by a non-profit foundation in the UK.

It’s very easy to get started, and quite addictive.

  • CAVOK@lemmy.worldOP
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    The idea is to improve OSM so that ME becomes better. With good OSM data anyone can build an open source social routing tool, a la waze, on top of it.

    Some people might also trust a small European firm more than they trust Google. I’m just trying to inform about European alternatives.