Hi, John Desarno from MapInfo in Atlanta suggested I post my problem to this address. The Newport Utilities Board, of Newport Tennessee, is trying to decide which GIS platform to use for their system mapping and maintenance monitoring. We have used MapInfo successfully to bring all their data out of AutoCad and construct their database system. However, the General Manager put it this way,"Everyone I know that has gone into GIS has complained that when they finished the system would not do what people had promised it would. I want to be the first utility in our region to say, "We made the change and we are thrilled'". He then said that he wants the head of the Electrical Department, the head of the drafting office, another consultant, and myself to make a series of visits to different people who are using the various GIS platforms and come back with a recommendation on which package Newport Utilities should adopt, and what pitfalls we should avoid. Bottom line... I was hoping that you might know some MapInfo users, not necessarily utilities, in this part of the country who might be willing to take the time to show us around and discuss their GIS conversion experience. We would consider visiting anywhere in Eastern Kentucky, Southern Virginia, Western North Carolina, Western South Caolina, Northern Georgia, and Northern Alabama? Hoping for a reply, Russell Myers The Myers 960 Highway 25E Newport, TN, 37821, USA Tel/fax: 423 625 7715 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
