From:	 Bernhard Reiter <bernhard@intevation.de>
To:	 lwn@lwn.net
Subject: Science: FreeGIS: CD v1.1.0 released
Date:	 Fri, 8 Jun 2001 16:57:11 +0200


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 (>=3DGSHHS), GLOBE (G.O.O.D.), U.S. Map Alaska.

Requirements: kernel >2.2.x, libc6 (glibc2.1), CPU >=3D 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).

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

	What is GIS?
        ------------
Pragmatic: "Software to analyse and visualise spatial data to make maps."

Scientific: A Geographic Information System (GIS) is
a computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and display=
ing
geographically referenced information,
i.e. data identified according to their locations.


    Details:
    http://www.usgs.gov/research/gis/title.html
    http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/geo/gisfaq?Q2.1


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

1.0.4 =BB 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    * GTOPO30 has been replaced by GLOBE (G.O.O.D.),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


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	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.

Osnabr=FCck, 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



	About Intevation GmbH
        ---------------------

Intevation GmbH, located in Osnabr=FCck, Germany
is a high level free software consulting company.
Beyond the technological implications it empowers its clients
to utilse the advantages of free software culture and usable IT-solutions.=

Intevation is main sponsor of the FreeGIS project.

http://intevation.net
Presscontact: intevation@intevation.de
	      Fon: ++49 - 541 - 33 508 30
	      Fax: ++49 - 541 - 33 508 59