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which mapping software is good to start with?

Started by Wolfboy183 , Jul 25 2010 01:03 AM

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Wolfboy183

Posted 25 July 2010 - 01:03 AM

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Hi

I am new to use of mapping software, and would like to know which software (preferably freeware at this point) would be a good program to start with?
I still have a lot to learn in terms of using data, etc, but what would be a good program to use just to make maps from scratch?

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Jimbo

Posted 25 July 2010 - 06:30 AM

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http://trac.osgeo.org/osgeo4w/
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Michael Schmeling

Posted 25 July 2010 - 09:44 AM

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GMT- The Generic Mapping Tools (Freeware)

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Indie Cartographer
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GISRox

Posted 25 July 2010 - 06:05 PM

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If you plan on becoming a professional in the GIS industry, start working with the best software. Go and get a 60 day trial of ArcView from ESRI.

http://www.esri.com/...l/evaluate.html

In a competitive market, it is best to learn and use what is being used by your peers.