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Posted by YAMADA,Yasuharu on February 17, 2005, 2:46 pm
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> I am comparing:
> ESRI
> Maptitude
> MapInfo
I wonder why you are comparing only those software.
There are many GIS software all over the world including freeware.
> Question: What are important things to consider when comparing the
> different GIS software?
What functions do you require for the GIS software?
What is your target and purpose using GIS?
How much can you spend for the GIS project?
> Question: What technical issues should I consider?
> 1. Local university and city data sources use ESRI. Would this pose a
> problem when using the other applications?
If the GIS is following OGC criteria, the differences between some GIS
software
should be only to have rich functions or less.
> Question: What GIS software best matches our use?
> 1. Our use of GIS will remain within our mission. I am considering
> that we do not need ESRI ArcView 9.0, rather a simpler software
> program. It will be widely used among the staff.
If your staff are already familiar with ESRI ArcGIS series, those questions
which you mentioned above are meaningless. You should use it.
That is simple answer.
I wonder why you posted this article to comp.infosystems.gis.
Because I have much and long experiences in using various GIS and Remote
Sensing
analyzing software, I change the software for the purpose and the budget.
Y.Yamada
Japan
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