GIS is a powerful new tool that faces a number of challenges before it can be a truly powerful tool for the people. This paper examines the feasibility of GIS as a powerful tool for the people.
Questions:
- GIS is expensive, time-consuming and requires dedication. Do these hurdles mean the average person cannot participate in GIS development and analysis?
- Expensive: Does one have to own a high-powered computer and a piece of expensive software to develop and analyze GIS?
- Free GIS tools vs. ArcGIS
- Is it worth learning a free tool since ArcGIS is the industry standard?
- GIS in the workplace
- Can you learn about GIS in your work place? What percent of places of business have a GIS setup?
- Can an employee "just pick up" ArcGIS?
- GIS in the Public:
- Are there places in the public that one can use GIS software or hardware?
- What about online? What online tools are available for one to do GIS development and analysis?
- Time Consuming: Must one learn confusing technology and go through a cartographinc undergraduate degree to be a player in GIS development and analysis?
- Online GIS Tools
- Google Earth
- Requires Dedication: Can GIS only be successfully performed after years of study?
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