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Hello again,

There is plenty of documentation about OSM and related projects. I could not find any documentation, tough, that is thought to be used as a book. Information is much, but is is scattered in hyperlinks and I have to follow loads of links to put everything together. I did actually found two books, but they are only available on paperback and I would happily avoid to use more sliced trees and to pay S&H costs. I find quite odd that for an avant-garde technology project like this there is not a single e-book available. So probably I am missing something. Is there any OSM documentation available on .ePub format? What I really need is something I can browse and study while I am off-line and on the go. Thanks!

asked 26 Jun '12, 13:11

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There is an ebook about OpenStreetMap on FLOSS Manuals. It is mostly a beginner's guide, and is available to download as Epub or PDF. OpenStreetMap - FLOSS Manuals

There is also a "Beginning OpenStreetMap" guide on LearnOSM. It is available to download as PDF. LearnOSM

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answered 26 Jun '12, 13:52

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Thanks to both. I will start with the free ones and I'll move over to mister Bennet's eventually.

(26 Jun '12, 14:20) Febs

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS MY BOOK. IF YOU BUY IT, I WILL MAKE MONEY. THIS IS IN NO WAY IMPARTIAL ADVICE.

Actually, the book OpenStreetMap: Be Your Own Cartographer from Packt Publishing is available as a DRM-free ebook, which has the added advantage of being in colour. It's available in a number of electronic formats, including PDF.

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answered 26 Jun '12, 13:47

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Geez, on Amazon I found it sold only in paperback. Thanks.

(26 Jun '12, 14:13) Febs
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Upvoted for excellent use of capital letters and bold font ;)

(26 Jun '12, 18:26) Richard ♦
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