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Panoramax Launches Open Street Imagery for Public Use

Overview of Panoramax’s open street imagery platform and features

From Hacker News Original Article Hacker News Discussion

The project appears to be an open-source alternative to existing street-level imagery platforms with content licensed under Creative Commons. However, there is some confusion about its compatibility with OpenStreetMap's Open Database License (ODbL).

Why it matters: Open-source street imagery can enhance map data accessibility and community-driven updates.

The stakes: Licensing misunderstandings might complicate data integration with OpenStreetMap and related projects.

The other side: The project offers Creative Commons licensing but may not fully align with ODbL requirements.

Commenters say: Users appreciate the open nature but seek clearer licensing details and an informative "about" page.