Learn GIS for Free
There are a few online options to learn GIS for free. Take advantage of resources that provide you access to free courses from some of the world’s best universities and institutions.
Open Source GIS and Freeware GIS Applications
There are many open source GIS and web mapping applications to choose from.
Using GIS to Map Fly Fishing Destinations
William Bakemeyer describes how he used QGIS and open source data to create a fly fishing map.
QGIS from a Graduate Student’s Perspective
Kent Campbell writes about how he has come to view the benefits of using QGIS as a graduate student.
Efforts to Combat Map Vandalism in OpenStreetMap Data
Map vandalism is the deliberate wrong change or update to map data, such as adding an incorrect name for a street or place.
Openlayers: Geospatial JavaScript Library
One of the most under-utilized programming languages in geospatial analysis and processing is JavaScript.
Businesses Using Open Source GIS
Businesses are using open source GIS software, finding that there are a lot of benefits along the way.
Why GRASS Delivers Powerful GIS Capabilities
A recent MapScaping podcast with Markus Neteler, chairman on the GRASS GIS Project Steering Committee, makes it is clear that GRASS will continue to be a powerful GIS open source effort for years to come.
Series: WebGIS Using Open Source Tools
Emmanuel Jolaiya’s series on WebGIS using open source geospatial tools and technologies.
