MapInfo Professional version 9.5's new features include ease of use and data access enhancements, .NET support and a new license server. Those and some other goodies planned for a November maintenance release are explored in this review from Paul Amos. He's especially pleased with the new MapCAD tools for editing and tools for users to provide immediate feedback on the product and suggested enhancements. If you've not had a look at MapInfo for a while, this is a nice round up of what's new.
Media & Maps | September 04, 11:24 AM
So far the results of our poll on Map Hawk as to what's next for CNN on using their "wall telestrator" is that they will have to beef up their maps to go at least to the zip code level. There is only one day left to vote in the poll. Go to the More…
September 04, 7:45 AM
Many readers know I have a Masters in Geography from Penn State. Only a few know that as part of that degree I explored the geographic problem of the Penn State Blue Band, the well regarded marching band famous for among other things writing PSU and LIONS across the field at Beaver Stadium.
Yahoo | September 04, 7:25 AM TechCrunch describes it this way: "Journeys, a mashup that hopes to appeal to these users by leveraging Flickr and Yahoo Maps APIs to create what it calls a “virtual world based on real Earth”." The problem is there seems to be no point to it, though t… More…
September 03
What makes a good politician? Sometimes it is good personal skills, sometimes it is good leadership, and sometimes it is a clear vision. Martin O'Malley, governor of Maryland, has all of those - and h ... More...
September 03
This podcast provides a look at a new GPS-enabled digital camera memory card that instantly uploads pictures to your online map of choice. Ziv Gillat, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Eye-Fi, ... More...
September 02
It's not news that the Obama campaign has been a great user of technology up to this point. Last week, at the Democratic National Convention, the campaign used live maps to engage, enable and incite i ... More...
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