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GIS Planning for Managers

Consider the Strategic Purpose
Plan for the Planning
Determine Technology Requirements
Describe the Information Products
Define the System Scope
Create a Data Design
Choose a Data Model
Determine System Requirements
Analyze Benefits/Costs
Make Implementation Plan

GIS Components

Software
Data
Hardware

ArcExplorer GIS Data Viewer

ArcExplorer is a free, lightweight GIS data viewer that lets you perform basic GIS functions including display, query, and data retrieval. Download ArcExplorer.

Free GIS Software

Free GIS tools can help you get started or add to your resources. The following GIS tools and software are available.

ArcExplorer—GIS Data Viewer
ArcView—Desktop GIS, free 60-day trial.
ArcReader—ArcGIS Desktop Viewer
ArcPad—Moblie GIS, 20-minute interval evaluation.
FreeGIS Project
Directions Magazine Tools & Data
GeoCommunity
GISDevelopment.net
GIS Lounge
GISuser Free Tools and TrialWare
Natural Resources Database—Free GIS for Developing Countries
PROCIG—Central American Geographic Information Project