June 2005
Beginner to intermediate
372 pages
10h 1m
English
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Summary of Applications
Table 3-1 summarizes the functions of each application discussed in this chapter: one checkmark shows peripheral use; two checks denotes common use.
Table 3-1. Summary of the types of functions each application generally plays
GDAL | OGR | PostGIS | OpenEV | MapServer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Viewing and mapping | ✓ | ✓ ✓ | ✓ ✓ | ||
Analysis | ✓ | ✓ ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Manipulation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ ✓ | ✓ | |
Conversion | ✓ ✓ | ✓ ✓ | |||
Sharing | ✓ | ✓ ✓ |
Though the applications may fit more than one category, this table is intended to show the most common ways they are used. For some tasks, there are several applications that can meet your needs. Ultimately, your end goal will help determine which is best to use.
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