Hi Jason, I am a long-time ArcGIS user, but I have been teaching qGIS in a herpetology class (seniors and graduate students) this semester. I and they have found it to be fairly user friendly, and most of them had no prior GIS experience. There is enough similarity with ArcGIS in the interface that it doesn't take long to figure things out. And it's free! I think it is a great option if finances are an issue. Give it a try.
Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason" <jcott...@yahoo.com> To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 1:20:39 PM Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Discounted ArcGIS License??? Hello, I currently have access to ArcInfo 9.2 for creating wetland restoration maps without any type of modeling involved. However, I won't have continued access for long. So, who out there has any ideas about discounted ArcGIS software? I would prefer ArcInfo, but would consider other licenses as well. I know of Quantum GIS and have glanced at its format, but haven't actually created any maps with it yet. I'm sure I could get used to it, but I am inclined to stick with ESRI even though its an expensive option. Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me out (and others alike)! -Jason
