It's been a while since I've used MapInfo extensively but I think it stacks up to ArcView fairly well for capability. If I remember correctly, it also stacks up similarly for price. It may be a little less expensive but probably not enough to justify the learning curve. However, I *think* it may do a better job of connecting directly to certain spatial databases so you *may* save money by not needing to invest in artificial middleware.
BTW, I agree with Paul on the scale issue. Of course, you also need to consider how much you may need to customize MapInfo to get it to do what you need as well. You may be layering a comparable amount of development costs on top of licensing. Bill Dollins bill@ <https://mail.zekiah.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=607d6d1a848446a9a880d907b332fb58&U RL=mailto%3as%40zekiah.com> zekiah.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Landon Blake Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Geowanking] Request For Opinions On MapInfo I've got a small sanitary district that has asked my company for assistance with implementing a GIS. Unfortunately I won't be able to utilize open source GIS programs that I work with on this project, or at least not as extensively as I would like to. So I am currently considering alternatives. I know most people use ESRI software, but if I can't use open source I'd like to give the little guy a chance. Do any wankers have experience with MapInfo? How does it measure up against the "light" version of ESRI's ArcView? How would it compare to a program like QGIS or OpenJUMP? Thanks for any info you can provide on MapInfo. I'm currently downloading the demo and will take the program for a run this afternoon. The Sunburned Surveyor Warning: Information provided via electronic media is not guaranteed against defects including translation and transmission errors. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately.
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