Participants from different sectors were present during the recent L & K (Linux and Kape) sessions. L & K is a monthly get-together sponsored by DabaweGNU that offers a venue for spreading technology to different sectors of the society. Its an informal discussion that aims to educate and spark interest among its participants to learn about specific technologies and how we can best benefit from it.
Once again DabawenGNU.org has sponsored a Linux and Kape (L&K) session which will discuss an overview of GIS/GPS technologies and a quick tutorial on using and contributing for Open Street Map initiative. Engr. Marloue O. Pidor and George Tujan of Neuraltech Innovations will take the lead and introduce the group to the world of GIS/GPS and opensource mapping.
>>http://www.dabawegnu.org/Members/holden/l-k-gis-gps-openstreet-maps
What: Seminar
When: 03-28-2009 01:00 PM 03-28-2009 05:00 PM 03-28-2009
from 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm
Where: DabaweGNU Lab, Obrero, Davao City
A STUDENT team from the Ateneo de Davao University placed second last Saturday in a nationwide contest of mobile solutions to help communities deal with disasters.
The Ateneo de Davao team of Charese Olmoguez, Ann Marie Rosells Balinas, and Flora May dela Cruz had as mentor, engineer Marloue Pidor. They placed second in the 5th Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (Smart Sweep) Innovation and Excellence Award held Saturday at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
Erik Nordenankar used the movement of a GPS device to create a giant single line self portrait on the globe. His Pelican case containing four large batteries and the GPS data logger was handed off DHL with very specific travel instructions for its 55 day journey.
"The Google Earth team is proud to announce the latest version of Google Earth is available today at http://earth.google.com. The release of Google Earth 4.3 (beta) greatly advances our vision of offering a realistic, 3D model of the world by giving users a higher quality, more immersive experience. Here's a summary of what's new:"
more here >>Google LatLong
Altek, a Taiwan-based ODM/OEM maker of digital cameras, unveiled a digital camera with built-in GPS function with shipments expected to begin as early as the second quarter of 2008.
The driver of the bus carrying the Garfield High School girls softball team that hit a brick and concrete footbridge was using a GPS navigation system that routed the tall bus under the 9-foot bridge, the charter company's president said Thursday.
Steve Abegg, president of Journey Lines in Lynnwood, said the off-the-shelf navigation unit had settings for car, motorcycle, bus or truck.
