ArcGIS about

ArcGIS about

ArcGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) for working with maps and geographic information. It is used for: creating and using ... 2:23:00 PM

ArcGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) for working with maps and geographic information. It is used for: creating and using maps; compiling geographic data; analyzing mapped information; sharing and discovering geographic information; using maps and geographic information in a range of applications; and managing geographic information in a database.
The system provides an infrastructure for making maps and geographic information available throughout an organization, across a community, and openly on the Web.
ArcGIS includes the following Windows desktop software:

• ArcReader, which allows one to view and query maps created with the other ArcGIS products;
• ArcGIS for Desktop, which is licensed under three functionality levels:^[3]
  • ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (formerly known as ArcView), which allows one to view spatial data, create layered maps, and perform basic spatial analysis;
  • ArcGIS for Desktop Standard (formerly known as ArcEditor), which in addition to the functionality of ArcView, includes more advanced tools for manipulation of shapefiles and geodatabases;
  • ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced (formerly known as ArcInfo), which includes capabilities for data manipulation, editing, and analysis.

There are also server-based ArcGIS products, as well as ArcGIS products for PDAs. Extensions can be purchased separately to increase the functionality of ArcGIS.

Parcel editing with ArcMap 10.1 on Windows 7
Developer(s)	Esri
Initial release	December 27, 1999; 16 years ago
Stable release	10.4 / February 18, 2016; 3 months ago
Development status	Active
Operating system	Desktop: Windows 7 SP1 and later, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and later;[1] Server (x64 only) additionally supports: Windows Server 2003 SP2 and later; RHEL 5 Update 7 and later, SLES 11 SP1 and later;[2]
Type	Geographic information system
License	Proprietary commercial software
Website	http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis