How to Install OpenStreetMap on NetBSD

OpenStreetMap is a community-driven mapping project that provides users with free and editable maps around the world. You can install OpenStreetMap on your NetBSD system by following these steps:

Step 1: Install dependencies

Before installing OpenStreetMap, make sure that all required dependencies are installed on your system. Run the following command to install dependencies:

sudo pkgin update && sudo pkgin install perl5 p5-XML-Parser p5-libwww

Step 2: Download OpenStreetMap

Visit the OpenStreetMap website and download the latest version of OpenStreetMap. The download will be in the form of a compressed tarball.

Step 3: Extract OpenStreetMap

Extract the OpenStreetMap tarball using the following command:

tar xzf openstreetmap.tar.gz

Step 4: Install OpenStreetMap

Once extracted, navigate to the OpenStreetMap directory and run the following command to install OpenStreetMap:

./configure
make
sudo make install

Step 5: Verify the installation

To verify that OpenStreetMap has been installed correctly, run the following command to check the version:

osm -v

This should display the version of OpenStreetMap installed on your NetBSD system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenStreetMap on your NetBSD machine. You can now use OpenStreetMap to view and edit maps.

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