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by thepete2 1635 days ago
Your edit to google maps is a competitive advantage. Your edit to OSM is a public utility.
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sam_lowry_ 1635 days ago
Google's competitive advantage?
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matkoniecz 1635 days ago
Yes, exactly. If someone improves Google Maps then such contribution is under control and owned by Google.

If someone improves OSM then such contribution can be used by anyone - from hobby map maker, through artists, maker of open source navigation to evil corporations.

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