Free and Open Source Software Development in Archaeology. Two interrelated case studies: gvSIG CE and Survey2GIS

Abstract

This short article illustrates the growth in the use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) GIS tools in European archaeology. It draws mainly on the experience gained using the programs gvSIG CE and Survey2GIS. It demonstrates the advantages of open source software for archaeological research and fieldwork, while not ignoring the pitfalls and hazards to be avoided in the FOSS world.

Keywords

• archaeology
• Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)
• GIS
• surveying
• software
• programming
• open data