The terms Mapnik and osmarender can be confusing to OpenStreetMap newcomers. The OSM community uses the term Mapnik to refer to multiple things. osmarender also refers to more than one thing. And if that weren't enough, each of Mapnik and osmarender refer to things that are similar. We can't fix this, but perhaps we can clear it up.

What limits the quality of your contributions to OpenStreetMap data? The answer is surprisingly simple.

I propose a simple Three-Star system to categorize your edits according to how much value you personally add to the data you contribute to OpenStreetMap.

GlobalMedic - The David McAntony Gibson Foundation - provide aid in emerging nations. When my good friend Andre asked if I knew how they could get a map for their fund raising bike ride, I was pretty sure I had an answer for him.