Let me second that endorsement of QGIS, especially if your interest is mainly in mapping. I found it reasonably easy to teach myself the basics.
On Feb 28, 2013, at 4:42 PM, "Nancy Karraker" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Jason, > I am a long-time ArcGIS user, but I have been teaching qGIS in a herpetology > class (seniors and graduate students) this semester. I and they have found it > to be fairly user friendly, and most of them had no prior GIS experience. > There is enough similarity with ArcGIS in the interface that it doesn't take > long to figure things out. And it's free! I think it is a great option if > finances are an issue. Give it a try. > > Nancy > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jason" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 1:20:39 PM > Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Discounted ArcGIS License??? > > Hello, > > I currently have access to ArcInfo 9.2 for creating wetland restoration > maps without any type of modeling involved. However, I won't have > continued access for long. > > So, who out there has any ideas about discounted ArcGIS software? I would > prefer ArcInfo, but would consider other licenses as well. > > I know of Quantum GIS and have glanced at its format, but haven't actually > created any maps with it yet. > > I'm sure I could get used to it, but I am inclined to stick with ESRI even > though its an expensive option. > > Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me out (and others alike)! > > -Jason
