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Fig. 1. Changing from overview level to regional level, using graphical pointer device 1. ábra: Áttekinthető szintről regionális szintre való áttérés, grafikus kijelöléssel the whole area of Hungary while more detailed levels are burdened only with relevant information. 8 The ASIS system is designed for double function. First, il lias to support needs of a spatial database; second, by using analytical methods inherent in GIS, serve as a starting point for new research strategies. The first function seems more feasible as the solution of the problem has been offered by the development of modern information technologies and specifically, GIS. At the same time, a range of problems have emerged from the archaeological side, partly known from the former practice of the introduction of information technology, partly specific to this type of application. On one hand, 'adequate' data structures and terminology means a great problem sor archaeology. On the other hand, our subject has 110 experience as yet in the construction of large databases. The situation is further complicated by the fact that data structure and content can only be established by professionals inside our subject, under criteria formulated by professional archaeologists. At the same time, features, objects created by Man in the remote past studied by archaeology can hardly be fit into the Prokrustes-bed of structured databases. 8 At this point we hare to note several basic technicalquestions regarding ASIS. It is evident that the current hardware and software platform of the ASIS is not adequate to serve a nationwide system, in spice of the rapid development of PCs. The corresponding version of the base software, GreenLine is able to handle the task in a UNIX/SQL environment. The Hungarian National Museum is in possession of adequate hardware and software background. The current state of the development of the system can be attached to Financial reasons. ARCHAEOLOGICAL GIS IN THE HNM 245
