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* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/CloudServices/Location/Links Relevant projects and literature] | * [https://wiki.mozilla.org/CloudServices/Location/Links Relevant projects and literature] | ||
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/CloudServices/Location/DataSources Overview of existing data sources] | * [https://wiki.mozilla.org/CloudServices/Location/DataSources Overview of existing data sources] | ||
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/CloudServices/Location/Meetings Old meeting notes] | |||
=== Bug reporting === | === Bug reporting === | ||
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* Join the '''#geo''' channel on [[IRC|Mozilla's IRC]] server (''irc.mozilla.org''). | * Join the '''#geo''' channel on [[IRC|Mozilla's IRC]] server (''irc.mozilla.org''). | ||
* You can subscribe to the mailing list at https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-geolocation | * You can subscribe to the mailing list at https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-geolocation | ||
Revision as of 11:18, 2 March 2015
Objective
The Mozilla Location Service is an open service which lets devices determine their location based on network infrastructure like WiFi access points and cell towers.
The service is accessible at https://location.services.mozilla.com
Contributing
There are various ways to contribute, please refer to https://location.services.mozilla.com/ for details.
FAQ
Every project has some frequently asked questions.
Goals
- Provide a highly accurate geolocation service for any device and in any country, based on publicly sent signal information (like cell towers, Wi-Fi, IP addresses).
- Improve the privacy aspects of the geolocation service compared to the current market offerings.
Links
Bug reporting
- Bugs can be reported in the general Bugzilla tracker under the Mozilla Services :: Location component (for legal, operations, or unknown category)
- A list of open bugs: Location bugs
- Bugs specific to the Mozilla Stumbler application and the Ichnaea Service should be reported in their respective github issue trackers.
Communication
- Join the #geo channel on Mozilla's IRC server (irc.mozilla.org).
- You can subscribe to the mailing list at https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-geolocation