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[Gianguido Sorà <gianguidorama@xxxxxxxxx>]

That's a great point to talk on.
I agree with you on all points, having a free navigation system is one of
the killer feature of any mobile OS in the market right now.
Maybe we can use already-existing maps like Google Maps or Bing Maps, this
way developers will have much less code to write.
The crowdfunding campaign isn't a must but it can help.

Gianguido Sorà
Il giorno 02/giu/2013 21:59, "Pierre Bornancin" <pierre.bornancin@xxxxxxxxx>
ha scritto:

> Hello,
>
> I am sorry if I am bringing up a subject that has already been discussed.
>
> Let me begin by saying that I am quite excited by the Ubuntu Touch
> project. I definitely think that this tremendous idea and that we are at a
> crucial time for it.
>
> It seems to me that Ubuntu Touch can be a success only if it is complete
> in terms of functionality when the first phones will appear on the market.
>
> That is why; I am convinced that it absolutely needs to have a Navigation
> application as Android & iOS . It is now considered as a basic
> functionality of any smartphone and not having that could be a showstopper
> for a lot of users.
>
> I am aware that this kind of application is not simple and requires time
> and good development skills (there is some existing application that could
> maybe be reused: OSMAND?)
>
> I do not think that Canonical has planned to develop one.
>
> I am unfortunately not a developer and I have not a lot of spare time to
> help: I can just help with bugs filing and use cases writing.
>
>
>
> But I think that this is something that could be supported by
> crowdfunding  (kickstarter ?). I know I would definitely participate.
>
>
>
> So my questions are: Am I the only one thinking that? Is there someone
> ready to take leadership on this kind of initiative?
>
>
>
> Thank you for your attention.
>
>
>
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