Open Source GIS and Freeware GIS Applications
There are many open source GIS and web mapping applications to choose from.
Survey of GIS Professionals
A quick look at GIS professionals, their educational background, and the software tools and programming languages they use in their jobs.
Commercial GIS Software Applications
Listed below are GIS software packages that provide all-encompassing mapping and spatial analysis capabilities via the desktop.
Computer Specs for GIS Work
Listed here are computer specs to take into consideration when running GIS software in a Windows environment which is required for running ArcGIS.
ArcGIS Tips and Tricks
Using ArcGIS for your GIS data and analytical needs? Â Listed here are ArcGIS tips and tricks provided by fellow users. Do you have an ArcGIS … Read more
Five Reasons to Start Using QGIS
For those of you still sitting on the fence about developing some hands on experience with the open source GIS platform QGIS, here are five very strong reasons to start this Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) now.
QGIS: Introducing the Quantum GIS Ecosystem
Anita Graser provides an introduction to the desktop, web, and mobile capabilities of the open source GIS software, QGIS in this guest article.
New Release of GRASS GIS
GRASS GIS 6.4.2Â has been released by the GRASS development team. Â GRASS GIS is an open source GIS software package. Â Over 770 updates are included in … Read more
Free GIS Stuff
All of the costs involved to learn GIS, purchase hardware and software, and obtain data can be a bit disarming. Listed here are some completely … Read more
TdhGIS – Free Software for Vector Based Analysis
TdhGIS is a free GIS software application for Linux and Windows operating systems for spatial analysis of vector based geographic data. Â The software can also … Read more
Free GIS Applications
Listed here are applications that provide mapping and spatial analysis functionality in a no-cost software application. BASINS 4.0 BASINS 4.0 is an environmental modeling interface … Read more
GIS Software Resources
GIS Software Packages Summary of commercial GIS software currently on the market. Find out about the commercial applications available for all operating systems. Open Source … Read more