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GIS software encompasses a broad range of applications which involve the use of a combination of digital maps and georeferenced data. GIS software can be sorted into different categories.[1]
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Open source software[edit]
The development of open source GIS software has—in terms of software history—a long tradition[2] with the appearance of a first system in 1978. Numerous systems are available which cover all sectors of geospatial data handling.
Desktop GIS[edit]
Capaware rc1 0.1
GRASS GIS 6.4
gvSIG 1.0
IDRISI Taiga 16.05
SAGA-GIS v. 2.0.3
The following open-source desktop GIS projects are reviewed in Steiniger and Bocher (2008/9):[3]
Geo Mapping Tool
Besides these, there are other open source GIS tools:
Other geospatial tools[edit]
Apart from desktop GIS, many other types of GIS software exist.
Web map servers[edit]
Spatial database management systems[edit]
Software development frameworks and libraries (for web applications)[edit]
Software development frameworks and libraries (non-web)[edit]
Cataloging application for spatially referenced resources[edit]
Other tools[edit]
Notable commercial or proprietary GIS software[edit]Geo Mapping SoftwareDesktop GIS[edit]Google Geo Mapping
Note: Almost all of the companies below offer Desktop GIS and WebMap Server products. Some such as Manifold Systems and ESRI offer Spatial DBMS products as well.
Companies with high market share[edit]
Companies with minor but notable market share[edit]
Geo Mapping FreeGIS as a service[edit]
Many suppliers are now starting to offer Internet based services as well as or instead of downloadable software and/or data. These can be free, funded by advertising or paid for on subscription; they split into three areas:
Spatial DBMS[edit]
Geo Mapping Software Healthcare
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