uDig GIS and Quantum GIS

Software

Linux Journal profiles uDIG, a Java-based open source GIS application (the acronym refers to User-friendly, Desktop, Internet, GIS).   The article by James Gray reviews how to download uDIG, where to find GIS data and reviews the basic functionalities of loading data, symbolizing and selecting attributes.  James Gray also has an earlier overview of Quantum GIS ... read more

What Skills are Essential in GIS?

Career

Gina Clemmer of New Urban Research is conducting a survey to understand what skills are essential for GIS professionals.  Answer this quick ten question survey to add your input:

GIS Skills Survey

First GIO Named for the Department of the Interior

Career

Karen Siderelis has been named the first geographic information officer (GIO) for the Department of the Interior: “The appointment of Karen Siderelis to this new position underscores the importance of Interior’s role in guiding the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC),” said James Cason, associate deputy secretary of the Interior, in announcing the selection. “This committee coordinates ... read more

Amazing Undersea World

Geography

David Gallo talks about some deep and shallow sea wonders on this fascinating video from the TED site.  The video starts out showing some bioluminescent fish.  The second part of the video reviews the amazing chamoflage abilities of cephlapods. Click on the gray box in the upper right hand corner to make the video larger. Watch ... read more