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Open-Router.org

"ORP is a stand-alone GNU/Linux distribution which aims to be a complete PC-based router solution."

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Open-Router Project

Geospatial Data Abstraction Library

A translator of raster (picture-like things, like satellite images) data formats.

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GDAL

User-friendly desktop internet GIS

Don't believe it? Look at some screenshots!

The goal of uDig is to provide a complete Java solution for desktop GIS data access, editing, and viewing. uDig aims to be:

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uDig

OpenStreetMap

One of the most used and updated open source tool.

"OpenStreetMap allows you to view, edit and use geographical data in a collaborative way from anywhere on Earth."

 

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http://www.openstreetmap.org/

Open Source Geospatial Foundation

I do not know these guys and gals personally but they seem the crowd that you want to have over for drinks.

The good guys:

"The Open Source Geospatial Foundation, or OSGeo, is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support and promote the collaborative development of open geospatial technologies and data."

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OS Geo

Open Source GIS links and tools

A collection of tools and links to open source geo-stuff. Comes with helpful descriptions. *Beware of some faulty or broken links. If you encounter this problem, usually "google"-ing the link will bring you to the correct site.*

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Open Source GIS