Cost a lot more? Have a really horrible support policy? Run slower?
I too have been thinking about this topic. My bet is this time next year both
companies have a full COM design. The major difference is you will need to
build in VB-A(ke) and have to own SDE to make ESRI stuff go. MapInfo will very
likely become the Java solution via MapJ and its increasingly wise alliance with
Oracle's 8i design. PS - You can get your own copy of Oracle 8i for $395 -
includes the Spatial Cartridge - faster than SDE.
Worse yet is I hear that Jack may be getting ready to sell-up/sell-out. Who
to? Why Mr Bill of course. Total absorption by the BORG.
MidNight Mapper
9/24/99
"Mitchell, Will" wrote:
> Hello list,
>
> Some recent discussions about the new ArcINFO 8 and what is and isn't a
> 'real' GIS have led me back to an old question. I thought I'd pose it here
> and see what happens:
>
> Q: What can ArcINFO do that MapInfo can not?
>
>
> At $18,000 vs $1,300 I'm hoping for a long list (but not really expecting
> one).
>
> Thanks for your thoughts.
>
> Will Mitchell
> GIS Manager
> The Environmental Company, Inc.
> Charlottesville, Virginia
> 804-295-4446
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
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