Some Helpful Resources

• Qualitative Analysis Software
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Web Hosting

Qualitative Analysis Software

AnSWR by CDC (FREE!!)

AnSWR (Analysis Software for Word-based Records) is a free text-based qualitative analysis software from the Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

NVivo by QSR International

NVivo is an excellent qualitative analysis software. Available in English, Japanese, and Chinese. You can try their evaluation version (Note: you cannot save your work with their evaluation version).

ATLAS.ti

A visually oriented qualitative analysis program

C-I-SAID

C-I-SAID combines the analysis of text, video images, audio, and still images. It preforms many analysis including lexical and rating scale.

 

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

* Each GIS or Remote Sensing software has different file format, and usually incompatible with other programs. Please consult your colleagues and advisors before deciding which GIS product you will use. Yet, it's still good if you can use multiple GIS software.

ArcGIS by ESRI

One of the most widely used GIS software in the world. UH students can get a discount price. Go to ESRI Site License Program of the ITS.

MapInfo GIS Software by MapInfo

Another GIS software

IDRISI 15 from Clark University

Relatively cheaper but works excellent.

ERDAS IMAGINE by Leica Geosystems

Excellent Remote Sensing software

Free GIS software

KASHMIR 3D (FREE!!)

This is a revolutionary GIS software. It's free but capable of basic map browsing, GPS mapping, and even movie making function. Compatible with the digital map sources of the USGS, the Geographical Survey Institute (GSI) of Japan, Landsat Imagery, etc. It's free. Highly recommended for Japan focused researchers.

GRASS GIS

Works on Windows, Mac, and UNIX

 

Web Hosting

UH Info Tech Website

if you are thinking to create your website...

Web Weaver EZ

Free website editing software.

Secure Shell (SSH)

You need this to upload files onto your UH personal websapce. Check the installation guide.

FFFTP

Free and stable FTP software.

Color Schemes Generator 2

wellstyled.com offers an excellent tool for me to think that I am a superb web designer. (helpful sites: RGB-to-Hex Conversion, and Hex-to-RGB Conversion).

W3C Markup Validation Service

It checks Web documents in formats like HTML and XHTML for conformance to W3C Recommendations and other standards. *Note: W3C Markup Validation only checks codes. It does not check browser compatibility.

Browsershots

Free browser compatibility check.

Listamatic

Listamatic is an excellent site if you want some fancy function on your website.

Public domain image resources by Wikipedia

WPClipart collection

Public domain images. Quite helpful (e.g. Flag images)

FreePhotos.se

Small personal photographic collection dedicated to the public domain.