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2026-10-10 23:45:15 UTC

I’m heading to BitFest Bitfest (nprofile…vyv7) in Manchester for the first time. Before GPS, I studied physical A–Z maps, which likely exercised my hippocampus—much like how London black cab drivers develop larger hippocampuses. Today, smartphones with GPS, digital compasses, and accelerometers deliver real-time navigation. Without my smartphone, I easily get lost.
Thanks to the organizers, I received a student discount. When traveling in Europe and needing a Wi-Fi internet hotspot, I use my university credentials for Eduroam. In the UK, JISC manages both Eduroam and Govroam. The installed JISC app relies on Bing Maps. Comparing it side by side with Google Maps, Google Maps appears to offer a more up-to-date version. However, as a FOSS enthusiast, I volunteer for OpenStreetMap (OSM) whenever I have spare time. If I am not mistaken, BTCmaps BTC Map (nprofile…9yc5) also utilizes OSM (https://btcmap.org/map#12.00/53.48153/-2.23829).

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