Geography Reference
In-Depth Information
!*,!&
(+$)'$#%!+$
#-!("$#
"%+
") **
08*#"
$,%'&5/4$,%'
(7-4673"#*
+17.-4
7!20
Figure 2.1: Some OSGIS applications in relation to class of user
2.5
Acquiring and Installing Software
Getting an OSGIS package can be a bit different than buying something
off the shelf. Although it's true you can purchase Linux distributions
off the shelf that include OSGIS software, typically you are going to be
downloading a binary package for your platform. If you're in luck, that's
the situation you'll encounter as you begin to assemble your toolkit.
This route allows you start using the software without worrying about
all those nasty things like dependencies, compilers, and libraries. The
worst case is you may have to download the source code and compile it
yourself.
All the OSGIS software we'll see in this topic can be obtained as a binary
package or installer, depending on your operating system. This is the
easiest way to get started using an application.
Search WWH ::
Custom Search