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From: Robert Brubaker <bbserve_at_earthlink.net>
subject: [Paddlewise] GPS - Mac computer interface?
Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2002 13:03:34 -0600
Last week I responded on a back channel to a fellow that asked about
Mac/GPS compatibility.  

Anyway, there is a site that shows how to use "Virtual PC" software that
allows you to run Windows programs on your Mac.  The advantage is you
can use Garmins (and maybe other brands) with Garmins map software which
is only for PC's.  There is some good Mac mapping software out there but
I personally have not used it, although I dod prefer Macs in general.  

The site is:
http://www.cycoactive.com/gps/gps_vpc.html

Regards,
Bob

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From: Chuck Holst <cholst_at_bitstream.net>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] GPS - Mac computer interface?
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 10:55:54 -0600
>>
Does anyone know of a GPS that interfaces with a Macintosh rather
than a Windoze computer?
>>

Any GPS that can interface with a PC can interface with a Macintosh. The 
only differences are in the software and connecting cable you use.

For Macintosh GPS software see the GPSy Web site at http://www.gpsy.com/, 
which has a list of competing programs at 
http://www.gpsy.com/gpsinfo/software.html.

For a Mac-to-Garmin computer cable see Blue Hills Innovations at 
http://www.blue-hills-innovations.com/blmstr.htm.

Jody Russell, who has a Macintosh and an Etrex, might have more 
information. (Come in, Jody!)

Chuck Holst


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From: David Flory <daflory_at_pacbell.net>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] GPS - Mac computer interface?
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 12:44:18 -0800
>For Macintosh GPS software see the GPSy Web site at http://www.gpsy.com/, 
>which has a list of competing programs at 
>http://www.gpsy.com/gpsinfo/software.html.

GPSY 4.0 is supposed to be Mac OSX native. I ordered it as soon as they
announced it, but haven't received it yet so I assume it hasn't been
released yet.

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