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Open source solutions for access to information in the public domain

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have always been considered sophisticated tools, designed by researchers and used by experts. Today, thanks to open source software, GIS systems are becoming a low cost instrument for different kinds of users who could take advantage of the simplicity and the effectiveness of GIS themselves. In order to reach this goal, it is necessary to fill the knowledge gap that still exists between developers and ordinary users. The aim of this study is to identify a simplified design method that could be managed by unskilled users. The research develops the integration of a commercial software commonly used for the database whit an open source GIS in order to realise a manual that allows to introduce a novice user to the design of geographic databases and to the issue of a well structured database. The results achieved confirm the possibility for open source GIS to be integrated with commercial software with satisfactory results. This integrated solution allows users who cannot afford the high cost of commercial software, or who are unable to manage the complexity of the software, to use the GIS tool. This paper underlines the need to spread open source technologies as tools for querying the archives that must be in the public domain such as one of a cultural naure or, in specific contexts, where low cost and ease of use are needed in developing countries.