ArcExplorer is an independent, web-aware application supporting cartographic visualization and simple analyses for locally stored (=offline) data as well as direct use of online resources. This product is a powerful tool for interactive visualization of large data sets. ESRI develops and maintains an entire suite of mapping and GIS solutions for the Internet as well as a collection of global geographic data.

You can download ArcExplorer 1.1 directly from ESRI. ArcExplorer requires installation as an application under Windows 95/98/NT. You can use any browser in parallel, ArcExplorer operates independently from your web browser.


MAPXTREME

Product: MapXtreme
Vendor: MapInfo

MapXtreme is a web-based solution for visualization and query of georeferenced data. The web server does all the processing and transmits simple graphics for display in any browser. All interaction is controlled through standard web forms (text entry fields, buttons etc). The new MapXtreme Java Edition 2.0 provides additional client-side processing capabilities through downloaded JavaBeans components.


MAPGUIDE

Product: MapGuide
Vendor: AutoDesk

Before perusing sites based on MapGuide it is necessary to install MapGuide Viewer software 'on top' of your local browser installation. Depending on your browser and technology preference MapGuide viewer is offered in multiple versions (and languages). For a complete overview look at: http://www.autodesk.com/products/mapguide/vmatrix.htm.

MapGuide is a complete product suite for the publication of maps on the Internet. Users can view and analyze maps with a free viewer, map providers design maps with an authoring tool and present their products on the web using MapGuide server.