Category talk:Software lists

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Purpose and name

@ToastHawaii:: what is the purpose of this category? maro21 15:25, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

@Maro21: Oh sorry, I see that my description on the site is really bad.

The category Software list collects all pages in which more than one software is documented. This allows users to get an overview of existing software, software categories and comparisons.

I also had cleanup work in mind:

1. create separate pages for software not documented with Software template.

2. To complete the properties in the Software template eg. https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/3D or https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Street-level_imagery_services

So that the generation of tables for comparisons can be automated. eg. with OSM_Apps_Catalog or Osm Software Catalog ToastHawaii (talk) 14:59, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Your explanation and the category makes sense, now I understand. But wouldn't it be better to name this category "Software lists"/"Lists of software"? Because actually this category is a list of lists of software. That's why my question.

I would also add it as a subcategory of Category:Software [and not vice versa as it is now]. maro21 21:27, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

@Maro21: Both suggestions are ok for me. Do you know an easy way to change this? A simple move does not seem to be enough... Feel free to make the required changes. ToastHawaii (talk) 17:14, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

I do(n't) know an easy way:) Job done! --Chris2map (talk) 17:40, 23 December 2024 (UTC)