Power to the end user
Language: English Series: Mapping Awareness ; 2(6) January/February 1989, 8-13(6)Publication details: 1989Subject(s): Summary: Adapted from a paper presented at the National Mapping Awareness Conference in Oxford in January, the article examines the use of computers in digital mapping . Due to the rapid devlopment of the Geographic Information Systems market, there has been a huge increase in the number of suppliers and variety of systems on offer. Gives guidance on the selection of suitable options, assessing the role of personal computers, mini-computers, engineering workstations and mainframes. Concludes with an A-Z listing of system suppliers, including their contact address and product name.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS40392 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 23501-1001 |
Adapted from a paper presented at the National Mapping Awareness Conference in Oxford in January, the article examines the use of computers in digital mapping . Due to the rapid devlopment of the Geographic Information Systems market, there has been a huge increase in the number of suppliers and variety of systems on offer. Gives guidance on the selection of suitable options, assessing the role of personal computers, mini-computers, engineering workstations and mainframes. Concludes with an A-Z listing of system suppliers, including their contact address and product name.