There are several articles here that show how to set up and run your own OpenStreetMap server.
Create an OSM map server Add custom fonts for your map Create a map image Create a planet file Debug Mapnik on Jaunty Use OSM extracts Combine OSM extracts
Put maps on your web site Keep your maps up to date Make a huge fortune from a free map.
Use OSM maps on your GPS Bounding boxes What is a Mapping Party? Custom highway shields
OpenStreetMap - The Map OpenStreetMap - The Wiki OpenStreetMap mailing lists Some great OpenStreetMap examples, projects and milestones. More examples from the showcase.
Articles © 2010 CCBY R.Weait. Map images and data © 2010 CCBYSA OpenStreetMap and contributors. And OpenLayers is awesome too. Thanks, crschmidt!