6. PLATFORMS

In general there is a lack of information about the format in which data is contained within the different databases. The software used to store data includes:

  • ORACLE relational database management system (RDMS). Some databases using this system are compatible with the ARC/INFO GIS system. or have an interface with RAISON, (Regional Analysis by Intelligent systems on a microcomputer), a system which is able to provide regional statistics based on maps;
  • Ingres;
  • DOS;
  • Microsoft Access; and
  • INFORMIX under UNIX

In addition, some data are reported only as hard copy. No information was available relating to the systems used for holding the data.

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