[Xastir] differences between postGIS and postgres?

[Dick Repasky]

Jason,

postGIS is an add-on to postgres that imparts GIS functionality.  You'll create
a database and then run a script to import postGIS for that database. For the
most part, you'll reference GIS functionality using postGIS functions in your
SQL queries.

Dick, KC9JLU

Jason KG4WSV wrote:
> I'm trying to come up with a database and schema for a Qt APRs client
> based on xastir.  It's technically not a port, although the intent is
> to offer it as an example xastir V2.
> 
> I'm vague on the differences between standard and spatially enabled
> SQL databases, especially on the user interface side.  If it is
> implemented in standard postgres will I have trouble switching to
> postGIS?
> 
> please reply to the developer's list, or me directly.
> 
> thanks,
> -Jason
> kg4wsv
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