Traverse PC substantially discounted its popular TPC Desktop 2010 Personal Edition Software through the end of the year. The Personal Edition, which normally retails for $799, includes the basic COGO, drawing tools, traverse adjustments, custom reports and import/export tools used by most surveyors every day. Through December, firms will be able to purchase the software for $399. The company noted that the move is intended to help firms remain competitive in a challenging economy. (www.traverse-pc.com)