From warmerdam at pobox.com Wed Jul 18 08:00:35 2007 From: warmerdam at pobox.com (Frank Warmerdam) Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:00:35 -0400 Subject: [OSGeo-Announce] GRASS GIS releases version 6.2.2 In-Reply-To: <6A7E43E5-E811-44B3-B79C-8F41BE8B6F05@osgeo.org> References: <86782b610707180110t4bb628d5ufc2d98f025d971b8@mail.gmail.com> <6A7E43E5-E811-44B3-B79C-8F41BE8B6F05@osgeo.org> Message-ID: <469E2B13.2030402@pobox.com> GRASS GIS releases version 6.2.2 16 July 2007 http://grass.itc.it GRASS 6.2.2 is a new stable release which fixes several bugs discovered in the 6.2.1 source code. This release is solely for stability purposes and adds no new features. The default Graphical User Interface has been further stabilised, and the LIDAR processing tools and Linear Reference System support significantly improved. GRASS 6.2.2 also includes a number of new message translations, and updates for the help pages. The Geographic Resources Analysis Support System (GRASS) is a Geographic Information System (GIS) used for spatial modeling, visualization of both raster and vector data, geospatial data management and analysis, processing of satellite and aerial imagery, and production of sophisticated presentation graphics and hardcopy maps. GRASS combines powerful raster, vector, and geospatial processing engines into a single integrated software package. The GRASS GIS project is developed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (the GPL) by volunteers the world over. GRASS differs from many other GIS software packages used in the professional world in that it is developed and distributed by users for users, mostly on a volunteer basis, in the open, and is given away for free. Emphasis is placed on interoperability and unlimited access to data as well as on software flexibility and evolution rate. The source code is freely available allowing for immediate customization, examination of the underlying algorithms, addition of new features, and fast bug fixing. GRASS is currently used around the world in academic and commercial settings as well as by many governmental agencies and environmental consulting companies. Software download at http://grass.itc.it/download/ and numerous mirror sites. Full story at http://grass.itc.it/announces/announce_grass622.html From warmerdam at pobox.com Mon Jul 23 08:58:26 2007 From: warmerdam at pobox.com (Frank Warmerdam) Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:58:26 -0400 Subject: [OSGeo-Announce] FOSS4G 2007 Early Bird Registration Ends FRIDAY Message-ID: <46A4D022.9040403@pobox.com> From the Register Now or Wish You Had Later Department: 2007 Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) Conference September 24-27, Victoria, British Columbia http://www.foss4g2007.org/register/ Book now to get the early bird rates: conference registration before the deadline is just $395CAD; after July 27, registration is $565CAD. The early bird really does get the worm! For up-to-date information, registration and program details, please visit the conference website. http://www.foss4g2007.org/ EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Early bird rates apply to exhibitors too! If you are planning to exhibit, reserve your booth now for a big savings! For information on exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, see http://foss4g2007.org/ sponsors/ or contact Paul Ramsey, Conference Chair via email at pramsey at foss4g2007.org. We hope to see you in Victoria, Canada in September, in just two months!