When I worked in HFC/Fiber Design (and automation via code), we tried looking into OSM as a replacement for our workflows that used google earth and hack on top

When I worked in HFC/Fiber Design (and automation via code), we tried looking into OSM as a replacement for our workflows that used google earth and hack on top of hack (Google earth kept removing parts of the API that were useful for automation/semi-automation, at least I got to learn lots about P/Invoke I guess?) Back then, it unfortunately wasn't usable for us, but I kept the research bits aside just in case when I left the job in 2013. When I spoke with someone still at that company a few months ago, I learned that over the years OSM had evolved/matured enough that they were using it far more than google earth. I miss GIS/Mapping. It's great to see it is still a collaborative community. :)