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definition: 'Desktop Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are defined as Data Analysis and Visualization Services available specifically for the desktop that allows users to capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of geographically referenced information.'
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identifier: 565cb301-44de-446c-8fe3-4b5cce428315
label: DESKTOP GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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