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Choropleth Mapping on Personal Computers: Software Sources and Hardware Requirements.

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Lewis, Lawrence T. – Journal of Geography, 1986

Describes the hardware and some of the choropleth mapping software available for the IBM-PC, PC compatible and Apple II microcomputers. Reviewed are: Micromap II, Documap, Desktop Information Display System (DIDS) , Multimap, Execuvision, Iris Gis, Mapmaker, PC Map, Statmap, and Atlas Map. Vendors' addresses are provided. (JDH)

Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Graphics, Higher Education, Secondary Education

Using Visual Basic to Teach Programming for Geographers.

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Slocum, Terry A.; Yoder, Stephen C. – Journal of Geography, 1996

Outlines reasons why computer programming should be taught to geographers. These include experience using macro (scripting) languages and sophisticated visualization software, and developing a deeper understanding of general hardware and software capabilities. Discusses the distinct advantages and few disadvantages of the programming language…

Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces