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Because we have similar costs in CoMaps, e.g. the most expensive part is the map generation server and both OM and CoMaps rent the same model from the same provider and its less th…

Hosting etc. expenses are a minor fraction compared to OM's donations inflow. And its enough to hire devs, the first dev was hired more than two years ago, but they have been hidin…

The code in question was in Apache 2.0 repo and DCO signed agreeing its a public contribution. Please see my post above for details.

Also me and other CoMaps contributors had been actually banned several months later after they've started their accusations, so the ban is not directly because of the accusations. …

> you intentionally leaked the map generation code (which was not intended to be published) In short: It was perfectly legal to publish this code (Apache 2.0 repo and DCO signed ag…

To clarify - this quote pertains to the Organic Maps situation > Despite being advertised as a community-driven project, key decisions, including financial management, partnerships…

Proprietary parts had been mentioned in the context of Organic Maps - their map generator is partially closed source, and even OM F-Droid build includes some proprietary assets. In…

Don't worry, we have no proprietary code in all builds of CoMaps, not just F-Droid one :)

> made by... "community"? We don't even know who that is, original developers and people with experience are not involved. FYI I've been the most active non-shareholder contributor…

CoMaps project celebrated its first birthday recently! https://www.comaps.app/news/2026-05-12/celebrating-the-first...

There is an outdoor map style which is more contrast to the general/default style, if that helps.

There is a subway overlay. And there is marked hiking routes overlay being in development. There is a also an outdoor-focused map style (some people call it a layer too).

Feature-wise projects grow more and more different. Ultimately it'd depend what exact features are important to you. The following overview might help a bit: https://www.comaps.app…

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Display of marked hiking/cycling routes is a different feature from display of trails and tracks. I.e. a marked route is usually a well-known and/or official one and often quite lo…

Indeed and this is one of the key reasons we have started CoMaps. The main OM shareholder made it clear to us that interests of the company and the shareholders are at the forefron…

> Some parts of the server were closed source for a bit. No longer the case. In fact, nowadays there are many more closed parts in OM's map generator - many OM's bigger new feature…

IsItReallyFOSS has recently summarized concerns about Organic Maps in regards of FOSS values, check isitreallyfoss.com/projects/organic-maps/

Making map generator proprietary won't help to solve "freeloaders hogging onto their map CDN" issue. In fact, it actually forces potential forks to use their CDN because they can't…

First of all its about truly community-driven, open and transparent governace and project's finances. And living by the FOSS and non-profit values. But if your question is more abo…

It should work. But make sure that the app is installed from Google Play. Google prohibits use of navigation apps in AA from other sources.

CoMaps cherry-picks changes from Organic Maps regularly. OM is also free to pick from CoMaps, but so far they haven't been doing so. And yes, amount of work done on OM has reduced …

Sure! Check here https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44455300

I've answered here https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44455300