Saw this today and thought some on the list might have interest... I guess this is progress?
USDA http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/thisweek/2004/041124/naistechtip.html Since its initial release in 1994, the National Soil Information System (NASIS) software program has been used for the development and maintenance of soil survey information. Until now, NASIS annual modifications consisted of minor enhancements and upgrades this time however, modification will move NASIS from its current computer environment of a UNIX X-window based system that utilizes the INFORMIX relational database management system to a Microsoft platform that is more in line with other NRCS computer applications. The new platform is anticipated to improve many of the network problems NRCS has experienced. --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 14214
