GIS Software you could use while working with GITTA
Overview
| Product | Company | Operating System (OS) | EDU? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArcGIS | Windows 2000/XP | Yes: 1 year free | |
| GeoMedia | Windows 2000/XP | Yes: 1 year free | |
| MapInfo | Windows | YES: EDU Price or 20-day demo | |
| TNT | Windows, MacOS X, Linux and Unix | YES: EDU Price or free TNTlite | |
| - | Windows, MacOS X, Linux and Unix | Open Source! (free) |
ESRI: ArcGIS
Undoubtedly the most widely used software in the GIS market. We have a special deal with ESRI Switzerland and can offer for students using GITTA a one year license of the ArcGIS full version. Here is how to participate:
- Download the application form in German or French
- Each student should fill out one application including a copy of his/her student ID
- The tutor/lecturer/professor has to sign each application
- Send the application to ESRI Switzerland (for classes: Please send all applications together)
For non-educational GITTA users we can offer a 60 day trial version. If you would like to receive a trial version please fill out the German or French form of ESRI Switzerland (for Europe) or contact ESRI International (overseas).
Intergraph: GeoMedia
Intergraph's GeoMedia is another very popular professional GIS application. They do have a special education program with a free one year licence of the GeoMedia Professional full version available for every student!
MapInfo
MapInfo is also amidst the three most used GIS software solutions. They do offer both educational discounts and a 20 day trial license on their website.
MicroImage: TNT
MicroImage offers various products from the professional TNTmips to the free TNTlite version. They do also offer special academic licenses. TNT is not as popular as the three other commercial products presented above but it runs on nearly every operating system and they have an amazing long list of translations available.
GRASS (Open Source)
The most popular open source GIS solution available is GRASS, the Geographic Resources Analysis Support System. It offers both a graphic (GUI) and text mode, is very popular amongst universities and it is available in nearly every operating system (Windows, MacOS X, Linux and many Unix flavors). And of course it is free!
