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the added value of cartographic visualization as well as the ease of use of the
systems.
Conclusion
The perennial work on Internet-based cartographic information systems at the
working group on Cartography and Geoinformation at the University of
Vienna, Department of Geography and Regional Research delivered impor-
tant insights on the improvement of these special applications. It could be
shown that the optimization of Internet-based cartographic information sys-
tems is possible through knowledge gained from user-centred development.
This fact shows direct potential to optimize the usability of subsequent
developments in the areas of usefulness, efficiency, effectiveness, learnability
and satisfaction. However, as spatial information and cartographic represen-
tations enter steadily increasing areas of the information technology and
thereby our common way of communication, even more attention must be
paid to satisfy the user
s needs.
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