Adena at Directions Magazine let me know a question was asked at the NY State Geospatial Summit about this 'Is GIS Spitting' conversation. If you have thoughts let me know. The topic was raised originally to provoke discussion. Below I have compiled some of the opinions (anonymously) I have so far received from the GIS community http://www.webmapsolutions.com/gis-community-feedback-on-directions-magazines-is-gis-spitting-podcast --Matt *Matt Sheehan | WebMapSolutions* Mobile: 801-733-0723 | Email: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove yourself by going to http://listserv.uconn.edu/nearc-l.html.