There are many control tools available for the development of geo-information, and GIS software includes three U.S. GIS developers Esri,intergraph and MapInfo software products, as well as domestic software: Mapgis,geostar and Citystar,supermap products. In addition, there are some edge products, is the field of Web GIS, not pure GIS products, called map application platform may be better, such as Google Maps Google, Microsoft Virtual Earth, the domestic 51 map, Sogou map and so on.
Probably more than ESRI, his ARC IMS or ArcGIS Server market occupancy rate seems to be relatively high, the product line is also done well, at present it seems that the version is 9.3;esri products I have not used, do not comment, it seems to be very good More like the MapInfo Company's products, may be very early exposure to the reasons, such as MAPX, is currently 5. X Bar and his mapxtreme, the current version is Mapxtreme 2008 (. NET and Java two versions).
These GIS software provide a similar set of functions, which is different in its specific implementation (such as user interface, operating process), and operational efficiency (such as speed, data volume). This similarity also illustrates the maturity of GIS technology.
What is ArcIMS
Network Publishing of GIS maps, data and metadata. ArcIMS is an effective solution for publishing GIS maps, data, and metadata through a central web portal. A GIS Web site built using ArcIMS allows any number of users to access through the enterprise LAN or the Internet.
ArcIMS enables Web sites to provide GIS data, interactive maps, meta data catalogs, and specific GIS applications. Typically, ArcIMS users access these GIS services through their Web browsers, using HTML or Java applications that are contained in ArcIMS. In addition, the ArcIMS service can be accessed by more clients, such as ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS engine application, ArcReader, ArcPad, ArcGIS server node, mapobjects for Java applications and various wireless devices that use HTTP and XML for network communication.
What is ArcGIS Server
ArcGIS Server is a platform for building centrally managed, enterprise-class GIS applications that support multiple users. ArcGIS Server provides a wealth of GIS capabilities, such as maps, locators, and software objects for use in central server applications.
Developers use ArcGIS Server to build Web applications, Web services, and other running standards. NET and Java EE Web server applications, such as EJB. ArcGIS Server can also be accessed via desktop applications in C/s (client/server) mode. The ArcGIS server is managed by the ArcGIS desktop, which can access the ArcGIS server over the LAN or Internet.
MapInfo MapXtreme 2008
It's MapInfo. To support the. NET Framework of Microsoft Company, redesign the new products for MAPX and mapxtreme for Windows Code Library architecture. MapXtreme 2008 is an ideal development environment for developing maps and cartography applications. It with visual Studio. NET platform to support C # and ASP.net seamlessly. With Mapxtreme 2008, users can also develop rich AJAX Web applications and take full advantage of the latest map technology, including semi-transparent layers, curve markers, feature-enhanced annotation features, and anti-aliasing. In addition, MapXtreme 2008 also supports the Open GIS Alliance (Consortium, abbreviated OGC), which mainly studies and establishes open geo-data interoperability specifications and indicates the technical means to implement the specification. Geo-spatial standards, enhanced interoperability, and expanded the user access to the data source.
MapInfo MapX
is a low-cost, efficient, powerful ActiveX component that can be easily integrated into commercial applications developed using standard visual programming tools. MapInfo MapX supports you in adding map functionality to any application, provides a highly visible way to display and analyze location-based data to better serve customers, better business decisions, more efficient management of assets and operations, and VB, VC, PB, Delphi,. NET and other application development platform seamless connection, can easily integrate map function into all kinds of commercial applications. MapInfo MAPX can be said to be stand-alone version of the GIS development tool.