作者希望这是“最终的GIS/ RS GNOME项目”。这是发达国家使用格莱德与C. GTK+/ GNOME
FMaps is here to answer the lack of user friendly opensource GIS/RS (Geographic Information System/ Remote Sensing) application on the Linux and Gnome compatible platforms.
There are numerous GIS/RS application developed for the Unix platform, but they are either expensive, either the user interface was not a prime requirement of these applications. Opensource GMT and GRASS are great applications but with poor user interface. A complete list can be found on www.freegis.org or www.remotesensing.org.
For the moment this project is its childhood, and has been released in its early stage to bring user support and more important developer support as soon as possible. You the have a real chance of making this project to your liking by suggesting as much as ideas as you want on the developer mailing list. You don't even have to code stuff!