Re: [Paddlewise] GPS system 'close to breakdown' | Technology | guardian.co.uk

From: James Farrelly <JFarrelly5_at_comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 17:58:17 -0400
On May 19, 2009, at 5:06 PM, Jackie Myers wrote:

> "It has become one of the staples of modern, hi-tech life: using
> satellite navigation tools built into your car or mobile phone to find
> your way from A to B. But experts have warned that the system may be
> close to breakdown.
>
>
All the old farts are going to be set and the kiddies wont know what  
to do with a paper chart or map.  Just stay off airliners.

Jim the curmudgeon
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