Area 51 » marsofearth

Jun 11	comment	Geographic Information Systems Okay I admit I did not completely understand the needs of this Definition phase. I have gone through and re-assigned all my votes into the Top 5's to help get on to the next stage. Good Luck!
Jun 10	awarded	● Radical
Jun 9	comment	Geographic Information Systems Tough part is thinking of Off Topic Questions... "anyone interested in GIS" is really broad reaching with a very large set of Categories.
Jun 9	comment	Geographic Information Systems: I hate <xyz> gis program! Why does it keep crashing? Typical Rant questions with no specifics given, only useful for venting frustrations. Don't ask this question, go for a walk and cool down.
Jun 9	proposed question	Geographic Information Systems: I hate <xyz> gis program! Why does it keep crashing?
Jun 9	comment	Geographic Information Systems: Should I use a tracking device for my teenage son/daughter? Moral questions can deteriorate into bottomless rat holes...
Jun 9	comment	Geographic Information Systems: I think some one is following me, is there a gps or radar to scanner to find out? Off topic, typical ridiculous questions from people not knowing where they are posting.
Jun 9	proposed question	Geographic Information Systems: I think some one is following me, is there a gps or radar to scanner to find out?
Jun 9	proposed question	Geographic Information Systems: Should I use a tracking device for my teenage son/daughter?
Jun 2	comment	Geographic Information Systems: What does UTM mean? Gosh, I am not sure that we should put ourselves above such a question. It is a fundamental acronym used in projections that can be very easily answered. I do not see why fundamentals and acronyms should be excluded, especially if it means not having to repeatedly explain the meaning of simple definitions.
Jun 2	awarded	● Advocate
Jun 2	comment	Geographic Information Systems: What GPS hardware is good for tracking vehicles? I agree that specifics are important in understanding what makes a good GPS device for certain applications. Differenet chipsets used by different manufactures have different strengths.
Jun 2	comment	Geographic Information Systems: What are the pros and cons of GPS based survey gear vs normal survey gear? The fundamentals of Geomatics begins with the collecting of Accurate data with a known Precision. Understanding how data can be/is collected is very important for the person processing that data. Garbage in, Garbage out.
Jun 2	comment	Apple: How can I jailbreak my iPhone / iPod / iPad? Which jailbreak is best? There are many countries where the DMCA has no legal authority and the only warning I have read is of breaking warranty. I see no ethical dilemma with this question. Perhaps a moral issue if you believe religiously in whatever Apple Decrees.
Jun 2	awarded	● Pioneer