Re: Questions about maps / software



Len Philpot wrote:

My questions --

Are there alternative programs to MapSource that do basically the same
thing? Not that I know anything about it, just curious if there's any
competition. I've seen a few that handle waypoints, track, etc., but not
specifically maps.

I have only found one source of maps that compete with
Garmin MapSource maps, and that's the BiciMapas maps of
Mexico:
http://www.gpsinformation.org/jack/cruise/cruise-a.html

Garmin's Mexico NT maps autoroute, but the BiciMapas maps
don't...

There are other third-party maps approved by Garmin:
http://www.garmin.com/cartography/mpc/

Likewise, are there any alternative (free?) maps available?

Not that I know of, the Mexico maps aren't free...

--
Jack

Get general GPS information at:
http://www.gpsinformation.net/
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