[ka-Map-dev] Ideas for last minute version 1.1 additions

[Samuel Hiatt]

I'm just talking about adding a data directory to the release with some
simple data.  I don't believe there is any sample data currently being
bundled with it.  I just think it'd be nice if init.php in our release was
preconfigured for the sample data so new users instantly see results after
installing FGS and copying kamap to their web server.

Do you have data that would be appropriate as sample data (lightweight and
queryable)?  I think a map of Italy would be awesome.  :p  If so, add it to
the CVS and I'll try to smooth out the bumps so it works on a clean FGS
install.

Sam



On 9/17/07, Lorenzo Becchi <lorenzo at ominiverdi.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Sam, that's a good idea.
> I've fear we don't have the time to do all this things.
> I'm working at the presentation and then I have to deal with the liveCD.
> And I'm not talking about my normal job...
> we can discuss your idea live at Victoria anyway.
> If somebody else can deal with Sam's proposal, even better
>
> ciao
> Lorenzo
>
>
>
>
> Samuel Hiatt wrote:
> > I haven't really been following the version 1.1 developments, but I
> > did have a couple last minute ideas that would probably be nice to
> > implement before the conference.
> >
> > 1.  When I first tried to install kamap I had to change a bunch of
> > path names and bang my head against the wall a few times before I got
> > it to work.  We should make sure the the release package works
> > straight "out of the box".
> >
> > 2.  We should include some simple sample data with the release to be
> > able to easily demonstrate fonctionality.  For example, we should have
> > a few vector layers and a simple raster layer, all of which are
> > queryable.  This will allow us to easily demonstrate the query system.
> >
> > In my opinion these 2 additions will make a big difference in how
> > kamap is received at the conference.  If people are able to install
> > and use kamap in less than 2 minutes their jaws will drop as they
> > drool over how cool it is.  :p
> >
> > I'll try to work on the first suggestion.  I don't have any good
> > vector data to do anything on the second.  Anyone want to take up that
> > one?  I may even add my custom interface to the package.  :Z
> >
> > Sam
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