Archive for May 3rd, 2006





Server-side image storage

May 3rd, 2006 | By Jesse

LizardTech has recently (?) released a solution (Spatial Express) to store JPEG2000 and MrSID images natively in Oracle Spatial. This brings to mind the existing and upcoming server based solutions for imagery such as EarthWhere and ESRI’s Image Server. Most of these options allow for direct access and for access through the WMS [...]



Where 2.0 Preview

May 3rd, 2006 | By Sue

Yesterday Jesse and I were able to participate in a conference-call press preview for the upcoming Where 2.0 Conference in San Jose, CA on June 13th and 14th. Tim O’Reilly, Brady Forrest, and Nat Torkington answered questions and gave us a little taste of what’s on tap for the conference. We were able to record [...]



Kickin’ it Old School!

May 3rd, 2006 | By Frank

Anyone remember ASCII art? What happens when you combine it with Google Maps? ASCII Maps! It’s a pretty impressive what people with too much time on their hands are capable of doing. Be warned, ironically enough, the site loads kinda slow.



Show notes for AVSP Episode 41

May 3rd, 2006 | By Jesse

A VerySpatial Podcast
Shownotes – Episode 41
April 30, 2006
Main Topic: Interviews with presenters from the Society for American Archaeology
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Show notes for AVSP Episode 40

May 3rd, 2006 | By Jesse

A VerySpatial Podcast
Shownotes – Episode 40
April 23, 2006
Main Topic: Interview with GITA Executive Director, Bob Samborski
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