[gdal-dev] ESRI file geodatabase support

[Christopher Barker]

Matt Wilkie wrote:
> The should do it because their customers need it to conduct their work 
> as smooth and efficient manner as possible. It's about being free to use 
> the best tool for the job at hand.

Sure, they only will if their customers demand it -- how many are? I 
don't use ESRI products, but a heck of a lot of folks in my agency do -- 
though I doubt they are pushing for an open format.

Oh well.

-Chris




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