How to learn GIS? Could someone guide me where to study all about GIS and pursue it as a profession without going to college? I am seeking links.
What books, journals, and electronic resources are most valuable for expanding knowledge of GIS? What books, journals, and/or electronic resources have you found most valuable for expanding your knowledge in the GIS field, and why?
Where can I find out about Stack Overflow history? I'd like to know how Stack Overflow and other sites started - which was first, who initiated it (OK, that's on the link below) and why, how the different sites evolved, how the rules evolved, etc.  Where can I find such information?  Of course, I know I can look at  for a brief overview but I'm wondering if there is info on this site, particularly more detailed..