[Freegis-list] Best Linux Distribution for GIS

[Daniel Morissette]

Sean Fulton wrote:
>  Hello,
> 
> I'm currently using Fedora Core 1 on my Linux box and have had trouble 
> getting packages of popular GIS software. Where packages do exist, I 
> always seem to encounter some problem or decide to configure in some way 
> that forces me to install from source.
> 
> So, I'm asking you FreeGIS-listers: What Linux distribution do you 
> consider the best with regards to easily installing and maintaining GIS 
> software?
> 

I think the best distribution is the one you are the most comfortable 
with. It is very common to have to install open source GIS packages from 
source.

FYI, here is a survey that was done in the MapServer users community 
asking which Linux distribution they were using. That would give you a hint:
  http://www.misterpoll.com/results.mpl?id=1375501735

Also a few links that could help you (there are more I'm sure):

- Fedora Core 1 RPMs of some packages:
     http://postgis.refractions.net/rpms/fedora/1/i386/

- And some for Fedora Core 2 here:
     http://ftp.intevation.de/users/silke/packages/fedora/

- The Free and Open Source GIS Software suite project sounds promising:
     http://harmeny.com/twiki/bin/view/Fgs/WebHome

Daniel
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