Summary of Findings Investigation 1:
- Software developers were found
To be the most aware and most likely to use open source software in their projects.
- "Freedom to install the software
On an unlimited number of computers "is considered the number 1 potential motive for using OS software followed by" Free license charge "and" flexibility to modify the source code"
- A few maid of the user
Category mentioned challenges they faced with OS software with regards to usability.
Summary of finding for Investigation 2:
- Users usually have very high
Expectations regarding the spatial analysis they want to see.
- Even in projects that undergo
A needs analysis phase, the functional requirements tend to change or "mature" as the project progresses.
- Most of the software used in
Web mapping projects proves to provide sufficient
Features for the project needs.
Summary of findings for Investigation 3:
- Mapserver is a very competitive
Software and almost equivalent to its proprietary rivals.
- Mapserver is in close contact
With the industry and is compliant with numerous open standards.
- Installation of mapserver on
Windows remains a challenge as compared to the proprietary products.
