by rjhale | Jan 27, 2017 | Open Source GIS, postgis, QGIS
It’s about time to start the PostGIS talking…. Way back when I had a project and the company to which I was subbing tossed me into FOSS4G way over my comfort level. I had used open source operating systems off and on – most notably Linux...
by rjhale | Jan 17, 2017 | FOSS4G, Open Source GIS, OSGEO
It’s actually happening. Updates will happen here: https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Knoxfoss4g20170519 The Plan With the Raleigh FOSS4GNA Meeting there’s been an “uptick” on people talking about FOSS4G around the area. It goes something like this:...
by rjhale | Dec 20, 2016 | Open Source GIS, OSGEO
I know this one has already been making the rounds but I thought I would toss my .02 cents worth. FOSS4G 2017 is going to be quite the meeting. I just received an update and added to the list of Keynotes is Richard Stallman. I’ve been a linux user since the...
by rjhale | Nov 14, 2016 | Open Source GIS, QGIS, USGS
Confession – Former Geology Student turned into GIS person. Back when I started doing GIS we were running on Sun Sparc Stations. I learned a lot – and one of the things I learned was I love to tinker with small programs. The fun one was xearth for a few...
by rjhale | Nov 14, 2016 | Geography, Open Source GIS, Open Street Map, QGIS
It’s the worst Holiday ever. So where am I going to be: A half day at UTK: John C Hodges Library 1015 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996 A Half Day at Roane State College: 701 Briarcliff Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Room 102, Goff Building and what will I be...
by rjhale | Nov 11, 2016 | Open Source GIS, postgis, QGIS
I love email. It’s still my one source for communication. It’s my one big source of communication for QGIS interaction. Second is probably google hangout. I try to be as active as I can be on the QGIS users listserve. I tell everyone that takes a class to...
