24th April 2009, 11:50 PM
one of the benefits of google maps is that it is a system that most people have used at some point, whereas a Desktop GIS system isn't always the most user friendly of things.
also is useful when the majority of the public don't have access to a license to use OS data...so the usefulness of obtaining a GISfile containing just the Monument and Event info could be limited.
Again, it all goes back to the question of user bases. Some of this is set by who is funding their project, but as I said before, it would be great to know exactly who is using these websites and what for. And I guess that is the million dollar question.
also is useful when the majority of the public don't have access to a license to use OS data...so the usefulness of obtaining a GISfile containing just the Monument and Event info could be limited.
Again, it all goes back to the question of user bases. Some of this is set by who is funding their project, but as I said before, it would be great to know exactly who is using these websites and what for. And I guess that is the million dollar question.