OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative project that allows volunteers to collect and share geographic map data. It was created in 2004 by Steve Coast in response to restrictions on use and availability of map information from other sources. OSM has grown significantly since with over 2 million registered users contributing location data through manual surveys, GPS devices, aerial photography and other free sources. Major companies like Foursquare, Craigslist, Apple and TomTom now utilize OSM's openly licensed map data.

1. Introduction to
OpenStreetMaps
I’m One among you!!!

2. What is OpenStreetMap(OSM)?
1. Collaborative project.
2. Volunteered geographic information.
3. Open source project.
4. Licence under CC - by - SA

3. What inspired to Create OSM?
1. Restrictions on use
2. Availability of map information.
3. Legal or technical restrictions on their use
4. Success of Wikipedia.

4. Things I know about OSM
1. Created by Steve Coast in the UK in 2004.
2. Since then, has 2 million registered Users.
3. Users helping on collecting data using
a. Manual Survey,
b. GPS devices,
c. aerial photography
d. Other free source.
4. Foursquare, Craigslist uses OSM
5. Apple started to use OSM data along with TomTom.

5. Stop Talking, Start Doing
Make the world common to a!!
GoTo : http://www.openstreetmap.org