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Wed, 2011-11-30 15:56
What is the most annoying fact about the GIS market/industry? 
Thu, 2012-02-09 12:12
#2
The misconception that GIS is
The misconception that GIS is all about making maps.
Tue, 2012-03-06 10:11
#3
Most annoying fact about the GIS
Having to explain to people what GIS is can get exhausting. There really isn't a one-liner that sums it up. In Toronto the general public seem to know what GIS is. Hopefully Manitobans get to that point soon! 
Mon, 2012-03-19 09:41
#4
One liner
How about:
GIS is a system to turn data into information through spatial context.
Thu, 2012-03-22 14:43
#5
I usually say "check out
I usually say "check out gis.com"
Fri, 2012-04-06 11:01
#6
Depends on the educational
Depends on the educational orientation of the audience. If not technical, I generally just say "Basically a database with a location based aspect or dimension to it"
If they look confused, then the challenge of explaining begins really.
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