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uDig GIS and Quantum GIS

Posted: October 16th, 2008, 8:12pm CEST by Caitlin

Tags: Open Source

Linux Journal profiles uDIG, a Java-based open source GIS application (the acronym refers to User-friendly, Desktop, Internet, GIS). The article by James Gray reviews how to download uDIG, where to find GIS data and reviews the basic functionalities of loading data, symbolizing and selecting attributes. James Gray also has an earlier overview of Quantum GIS [...]
What Skills are Essential in GIS?

Posted: October 13th, 2008, 10:39pm CEST by Caitlin

Tags: Career

Gina Clemmer of New Urban Research is conducting a survey to understand what skills are essential for GIS professionals. Answer this quick ten question survey to add your input: GIS Skills Survey
First GIO Named for the Department of the Interior

Posted: October 8th, 2008, 9:39pm CEST by Caitlin

Tags: Career

Karen Siderelis has been named the first geographic information officer (GIO) for the Department of the Interior: “The appointment of Karen Siderelis to this new position underscores the importance of Interior’s role in guiding the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC),” said James Cason, associate deputy secretary of the Interior, in announcing the selection. “This committee coordinates [...]

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