Maps

Maps is an open-source application for viewing geographic information on Linux. It uses OpenStreetMap as its map source, connecting the application to a geographic resource created and maintained through contributions from people around the world. The result is a tool centered on examining places and finding specific locations.

Maps supports straightforward location searches for places a user wants to identify. For example, someone planning where to meet another person can use it to find the relevant location. It can also be used simply to inspect geographic information and consider the position of different places.

The application is designed for the Linux platform and is distributed under an open-source license. Its functions are focused on map-based location searches and viewing rather than on unrelated types of software activity. These characteristics fit its placement in the Education category, where it can provide access to geographic information for practical or exploratory use.

MirrorNest mirrors the official Maps build directly on its own storage. Before publishing it, MirrorNest scans the mirrored build for malware. This gives Linux users a catalog-based way to obtain the official open-source software while keeping the distribution details visible.