Bug 292946

Version:           unspecified (using Devel) 
OS:                Linux

<Earthwings> we might make it easier for users to see the data used
<Earthwings> e.g. having a "Legal" link on the bottom of the page, and present the data currently involved dynamically
<tackat> Earthwings: Yes I agree
<tackat> yep
<tackat> so e.g. if you browse the OpenStreetMap map you'd have a Terms of Use link somewhere visible in the map which leads to a page that lists "Street map: (c) OSM CC-By-SA,  Vector Data: NaturalEarthData, Public Domain, Placemarks: Geonames.org, CC-By-SA
<tackat> so e.g. if you browse the OpenStreetMap map you'd have a Terms of Use link somewhere visible next to the map which leads to a page that lists "Street map: (c) OSM CC-By-SA, Vector Data: NaturalEarthData, Public Domain, Placemarks: Geonames.org, CC-By-SA
<Earthwings> yes, and also routing and search and other dynamic layers
<tackat> (in case OSM, VectorData and placemarks are displayed)
<tackat> Earthwings: yes
<Earthwings> i wonder how to implement such a thing in a clever way
<tackat> Earthwings: well, we need a special property for
<tackat> dgml
<tackat> plugins
<Earthwings> yes, and decide when they are active and when not
<tackat> "static" content
<tackat> yep
<Earthwings> e.g. for render plugins when they are enabled and visible
<tackat> checking the presence for the plugins and dgml should be easy
<tackat> yep
<Earthwings> for runners when they are used
<tackat> exactly
<tackat> only problem would be some corner cases
<tackat> (like star data if the stars are not visible due to zoom level
<tackat> But those are public domain anyways, so it's less important
<Earthwings> yes, though imho in that case it doesn't hurt to include it
<tackat> (same for the vector data which is compiled in by default.
<tackat> Earthwings: we need to display the same information whenever the user triggers the copy action and the print action.
<Earthwings> if we do that properly we can also create the data section in the about dialog fully automatic
<tackat> Earthwings: that would be perfect
<tackat> Earthwings: there should also be a short and long credits form
<tackat> Earthwings: so that the user can decide on copying or printing to include it with the screenshot / printout
<tackat> Earthwings: e.g.
<Earthwings> tackat: shall i paste our conversation here into a new bug report?
<tackat> Earthwings: perfect
<tackat> Earthwings: e.g.:
<tackat> Long version: Street maps: OpenStreetMap project, License: Creative Commons by Shared Attribution 2.5
<tackat> short version:  OSM, CC-by-SA
<tackat> both including a link to the full license and a link to the project page.
<tackat> (which of course would stop working on the printout ;)
<tackat> Earthwings: That's the thoughts I have on that topic


Reproducible: Always



Expected Results:  
stupid bug wizard, go out of the way.