Thought some might be interested in this AkeInfo-l message... >Thanks to all who responded regarding this question. > >Obviously MapGuide is for AutoCAD users and IMS is for ESRI users. > >Several people noted that a major limitation with MapGuide is that people >visiting your site have to download the MapGuide viewer and install it as a >plug-in to your web browser before you can view any maps. This seems kind >of ridiculous - I've installed MapGuide myslef and I wondered who in their >right mind would actually bother doing that to view a map or even be capable >of doing it. I think AutoDesk needs to change this in a hurry - along with >some of their poorly programmed AutoCAD MAP features. Since when does OK >mean the same as cancel? > >With ArcView IMS, the people viewing your site don't need any plug-ins. >They just start viewing the maps. Seems logical. > >Thanks again to all who responded. > >Steve Whitehead > > >Date: Fri, 5 Mar 1999 13:02:24 -0500 >Subject: Sum: ArcView's Internet Map Server versus MapGuide > >Hi Everyone, > >I was just wondering if anyone has any personal insight or opinions on the >compabilities of IMS and AutoDesk's MapGuide. Basically, which one would >you recommend and why? > >Thanks to you all, > >Steve Whitehead > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
