GIS: Getting Started

Explore Your World
Download ArcGIS Explorer to map and explore any destination using free data on the Web. Save maps and share them with others.

Get a Community Profile Report
Enter a U.S. residential ZIP Code to learn more about the demographics and lifestyles of your community.

GIS—A Critical Tool in Fighting the Spread of Infectious Disease
Outbreaks of infectious diseases such as SARS can be quickly analyzed using GIS tools.

John Snow and the Origins of Disease Mapping
Tracking hundreds of cases during the 1854 outbreak of Asiatic cholera reveals answers that can help stop future epidemics.

Who Inspired GIS Day?
The 10th annual GIS Day celebration will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Start planning and register your event now.

Consider a Career in GIS
Learn about opportunities and skills needed for a GIS career.

Join the ESRI Team
Work with smart, creative people in a collaborative environment.

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Sentha, Senior Software Developer