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thisc0rrosion

My Weekly Geekery: Hack de Overheid

Mar 23, 2011 22:24

I've missed regular updates here, but I've been quite active on the Geekery front so I have a nice backlog for posting here.

I went to "Hack de Overheid", (Hack the Government) day in Amsterdam. Like the US and UK, the Dutch government is really getting into the idea of publishing some of its data for the public to use. Then they encourage/promote/ ( Read more... )

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javabird March 24 2011, 01:02:23 UTC

Seriously, can you build one for NYC? We so need one!

thisc0rrosion March 24 2011, 08:04:01 UTC

Here's the deal: if you can find me a public datasource (and I think you're the right person to find it) I can definitely build you the Android app - the code will transfer over quite easily.

And it'd be REALLY cool to start publishing this silly little thing in Appstores for many cities...

Start searching things like Linked Data, government open data, etc.

Go!

thisc0rrosion March 24 2011, 22:39:19 UTC

Can YOU see the screenshot image in this post? Another friend reported he can't, but it shows up just fine for me.

pugilistgirl March 24 2011, 02:47:07 UTC

Awesome, you made me laugh out loud :).

I randomly zoomed in on one. Seems to be in the middle of nowhere. On the corner of Koningsplein and Singel.

Thanks for the humor :).

pugilistgirl March 24 2011, 02:48:06 UTC

Oh, and can I post the web app link to my facebook please :)?

thisc0rrosion March 24 2011, 08:01:45 UTC

Yes you can! It's already had some public exposure.

I'd like to actually publish the Android App on the market, so it gets downloaded. Guess I better hurry up with that!

Can't wait to make a contribution anonymous April 13 2011, 05:51:44 UTC

Hi - I am really glad to discover this. great job!

Looking forward to make a contribution anonymous April 14 2011, 07:23:53 UTC

Hi - I am really glad to discover this. great job!