Re: [technology-pmc] Distribution of EPSG Identifiers

[Jody Garnett <jody.garnett@xxxxxxxxx>]

Quick Question Jeff - do you have any notes or background on how MapServer makes use of the EPSG database?

I have found examples of MapServer quoting the EPSG database version (see https://github.com/mapserver/mapserver/issues/4273) but have not yet found any distribution details.

We are kind of on the cusp between "open source" distribution, and "data product" distribution - which is why I would love example wording, or email discussion as a reference point.

Jody

On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 11:23 AM, Jody Garnett <jody.garnett@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Morning Team:

I have run into an odd wrinkle, and have been asked to submit a distinct CQ for the EPSG dataset. While the terms of use are clear, and commercial friendly, it is a data set (a register of identifiers to definitions) and thus does not smoothly line up with any open source license.

I kind of view it as similar to Metric or Imperial units of measures. And am having a hard time communicating its value, and why we are stuck distributing it.

If I can ask for a review of CQ7581 and any additional comments as I am drawing a blank.

Jody