Searching now.  This is an interesting weekend project.  Thanks all.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 9:31 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:

>  On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 7:11 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com
> > wrote:
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>> Does there happen to be any programs or firmware for trial or nominal
>> fee?  I could probably p/u the receiver at the computer discount place down
>> the street.
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> Both Microsoft Streets & Trips and the Delorme mapping software is sold
> with a USB port GPS receiver at around $100, less if you shop a little bit.
> In mye experience the GPS unit that ships with S&T is far superior to the
> Delorme unit, more compact and versatile and much more sensative, even works
> indoors.
> I'm not familiar with any mapping/planning software that includes the
> needed base maps that is free or even shareware.  There may be some out
> there but I'm not aware of any.
> BTW, the Delorme GPS receiver can be used with S&T if you install a little
> utility.  But it doesn't work well, BTDT.
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