WHY GIS Open-Source IS BEATING COMMERCIAL GIS by M. Fornes
Some reasons to choose GIS Open-Source Can work with Win and Linux Commercial GIS is linked to: Copy protection Softw. package heavily overpriced Increase base costs when clients needs a license (5K to 10K x 2pcs in Europe) GIS open-source has all commercial-GIS functions and can be extended by many plugins. It runs in different platforms(All in All) OS liberate you from license restriction UPGRADES: OS companies constantly working to develop the system for new features .....The selection of software completely dependent on your flexibility and options exist.... .....All depends on what you want to do