MapTools.org, a resource for users and developers in the open source mapping community, and a home to numerous open source projects. Open Source developers and GIS enthusiasts involved with projects like the Mapserver Foundation are no doubt familiar with this project... those interested in the Open Source movement will find maptools to be a valuable resource.
The projects that are hosted on maptools.org offer essential services including: latest downloads, CVS repositories for source code, bug lists, community mailing lists, and project documentation. Some of the links provided at maptools.org are to selected open source projects hosted elsewhere that are related to the projects hosted on MapTools.org.
Maptools provides users with information and links to valuable developer resources like:
FreeGIS.org
RemoteSensing.org
OpenSourceGIS.org
Developers can stay informed of developments and news affecting other open source projects. News briefs and reent updates inlude information about the Mapserver Foundation project, MApbender, CartoWeb, and FWTools initiative.
Finally, users will find comprehensive information, resources, and downloads for a number of open source toolsets, open source libraries, utilities, and code-sets including:
Esri devMeetUps - locate a developer meetup taking place in a city near you
ERDAS Webinars - Register for a free, online webinar from ERDAS
ILMF 2012 - International LiDAR Mapping Forum, Denver, Colorado, Jan 23-25, 2012
Esri Dev Summit - The Esri Developer Summit (DevSummit) brings together developers and GIS professionals from all over the globe. March 26-29, 2012, Palm Springs, CA
Where2.0 - where the people working on and using location technologies come together to explore best practices and emerging trends in software development, tools, business strategies, and marketing. April 2-4, 20112, San Francisco, CA