[Mapit] FreeGIS-CD 1.1.0 released

[Bernhard Reiter]

	FreeGIS-CD 1.1.0 for GNU/Linux-Systems released.
 
  The FreeGIS-CD's sixth edition (v1.1.0) adds geographic
  information processing capabilities to major GNU/Linux distributions.

Osnabrück, Germany, 8th of June 2001.
Intevation GmbH, the leading Free Software Company in the area
of geographic information systems published the sixth edition of
its compiliation of Free Software and data for spatial data processing.

For a long time geographic information systmes (GIS) 
were regarded high-level and cost intensive solutions, 
demanding high-priced hardware and skilled operators. 

The now published FreeGIS-Cd was tested on major Linux based
GNU-Systems, like RedHat, Mandrake, Suse and Debian and
 significantly lowers the entry barrier towards the world of GIS.

"This collection demonstrates the high potential of Free Software
for spatial data processing", explains Jan-Oliver Wagner the coordinator
of the FreeGIS-Project. "This is only the beginning as the development
is under full steam. We will continue to bring our clients the best
solution with Free Software."

The FreeGIS-CD v1.1.0 can be ordered for 25 Euros 
through Intevation GmbH and ships out of Germany and North America:
	http://freegis.org/order.en.html


	About the FreeGIS Project:
        --------------------------

The Free GIS project focusses on free GIS and mapping software.
It runs the leading web portal for the subject.
Map creation and analysis of spatial data is becoming a common application.
The project exclusivly promotes Free Software solutions which means
that unlimited use, modification and copying is allowed.

 http://freegis.org

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Professional Service around Free Software                (intevation.net)  
The FreeGIS Project                                         (freegis.org)
Association for a Free Informational Infrastructure            (ffii.org)
FSF Europe                                            	  (fsfeurope.org)
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FreeGIS CD 1.1.0 for GNU/Linux (i386 or ppc) available for 25 Euro
from Intevation GmbH (shipping and VAT included):

	http://freegis.org/order.en.html

A collection of free software and data for geographic information processing
and mapping. It includes major applications (GRASS), development-libraries 
and data. A certain familiarity with GNU/Linux and GIS is prerequisitve. 
The CD-sales aid funding to the FreeGIS project.

  Highlights: * a complete hybrid Geographic Information System (GRASS)
	      * two internet mapping applications with ready to run demos
	      * additional mapping software (GMT)
              * global vector geo-data, scale ca. 1:1 Mio
		 political borders, coastlines, surface waters 
	      * global elevation geo-data: raster size ca. 1 km^2
              * software to handle gps data
              * libraries for the development of your own applications
              * CD documentation in English and German
              * RPM and SRPM packages 

V1.1.0 is a major improvement over the last release v1.0.4.
additional to the usual application updates a better world wide DEM 
data set is included. New packages, ready to run:

	MapIt!  web-application that lets you navigate raster-maps 
		through your web-browser and lets you zoom in and out and 
		select objects and object classes that are 
	        identified on the map. Written in python it is very flexible.

	GDAL    emerging translator library for raster geospatial data formats. 
		As a library, it presents a single abstract data model 
		to the calling application for all supported formats.

	GPSMan  graphical manager of GPS data for preparation, inspection 
		and edition of GPS data in a friendly environment. 
		Supports communication with both Garmin and Lowrance receivers 
		and real-time support for any receiver using NMEA-0183.


  Software: GRASS 5.0beta11cvs20010328, GRASS 4.3, GMT 3.3.6, iGMT 1.2, 
	    gmap 1.1.2, mapserver 3.3.011, MapIt! 1.0, 
	    gpsman 5.3.1, shapelib 1.2.8, tkgeomap 1.5.3, 
	    gen2shp 0.3.1, PROJ 4.4.2

  Data    : GMT (>=GSHHS), GLOBE (G.O.O.D.), U.S. Map Alaska.

Requirements: kernel >2.2.x, libc6 (glibc2.1), CPU >= i386 or ppc 

Tested GNU/Linux-Distributions: 
	RedHat 6.2 (i386), RedHat 7.1 (i386), Mandrake 7.1 (i386), 
	SuSE 6.4 (i386), Debian 'potato' 2.2r0 (i386), LinuxPPC 2000Q4 (ppc).

  If you speak German, you might be interested in the "GRASS Handbuch" 
  which you can order together with the FreeGIS CD. See our German pages:
     http://freegis.org/cd.de.html


	Changes FreeGIS-CD
	------------------

1.0.4 » 1.1.0

    * All i586 packages are changed to i386 packages
    * GTOPO30 has been replaced by GLOBE (G.O.O.D.), 
      	  because GLOBE is of higher quality
    * MapIt! 1.0: new on the FreeGIS CD
    * GPSMan 1.5.3: new on the FreeGIS CD
    * gdal 1.1.4: new on the FreeGIS CD
    * GRASS: new version 5.0beta11cvs20010328 replaces 5.0beta8. 
          Meanwhile NVIZ is Free Software and thus included again. 
          Furthermore, GRASS was split into several packages.
    * GMT: new version 3.3.6 replaces 3.3.5
    * tkgeomap: new version 1.5.3 replaces 1.3
    * PROJ: new version 4.4.2 replaces 4.4.1
    * gen2shp: new version 0.3.1 replaces 0.3.0


Bernhard Reiter on behalf of the FreeGIS-CD-Editorial Board.
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