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Spdevel, Sounds like who works for whom?????
"spdevel" wrote in message ... Softcharts is one well-established alternative. Yep. It is an alternative. So is guessing where you are. I've checked them all out too and you're wrong or else you work for SoftCharts and are getting paid to push that nonsense propaganda. Just think about it. Scanning a paper chart is wrought with paper stretching and other inaccuracies (think about the slight angle rotation caused by the scanner pulling the paper in). This doesn't happen when you are the exclusive partner to NOAA like Maptech is. I have nothing to gain by having others use their charts - like I said, go buy them. I just couldn't sit by while I saw incorrect "facts" written on this group. By the way, I wish the new CD's weren't protected either. I can understand that Maptech wants to stop others from stealing their products. To be honest, it doesn't really effect me since I purchase the products I use anyway. I guess if you're used to stealing your friends CD's, then this must really **** ya off... |
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Spdevel, Sounds like who works for whom?????
Geez, I suggested that you could buy whatever charts you want! I don't work for anyone - I'm too busy cruising! I think it is very interesting that the main debate I was having was with Ed (sded). It turns out that he has a J40 which is a great sailboat. But most sailors don't keep their PC right in front of them, watching their progress over a digital chart as they are moving. On your Mariner 40, Chuck, do you have your PC out at the helm? I'm a motorboat cruiser. My normal setup is a heads-up display of exactly where I am, watching every movement of my little cursor across the screen. I've watched the accuracy in real time with SoftCharts, Maptech, C-Map, and some Passport charts from friend's boats. There just isn't a comparison, sorry, no matter who you work for. Your mileage may vary. Go ahead and buy whatever you want though! |
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Isn't it interesting that "sded" and "Chuck Baier" are right in there in the
debate until I point out that they don't use a laptop at their helm! From then on....poof...nothing. It just goes to show that you need to watch out about the information that you get on these newgroups. A lot of people do a lot of talking without knowing crap about what they are talking about... |
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Yes, thanks.
I hadn't been following this thread, but thanks to your post I went back to read the others. Now I know there's a good alternative to the Maptech monopoly at: http://www.softcharts.com/ Thanks again. "spdevel" wrote in message ... Isn't it interesting that "sded" and "Chuck Baier" are right in there in the debate until I point out that they don't use a laptop at their helm! From then on....poof...nothing. It just goes to show that you need to watch out about the information that you get on these newgroups. A lot of people do a lot of talking without knowing crap about what they are talking about... |
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"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
... Yes, thanks. Oh please! A 36' catamaran? Yeah, like you're an MVP for digital charts too...all you sailors like to talk the talk but don't know **** about what's real. It doesn't even look like you get out much Jeff. Too busy making wise cracks on newgroups? Maybe you should go back to Lotus... |
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"spdevel" wrote in message
... Oh please! A 36' catamaran? Too much boat for you, I guess! Yeah, like you're an MVP for digital charts too...all you sailors like to talk the talk but don't know **** about what's real. Actually I have Maptech Charts for the East Coast and Capn, Ozi, etc. The computer is all wired up to drive the boat. However, I hardly every use it. Having worked with PCs and Minis for 30 years, I appreciate their weaknesses too much to rely on them. I usually have a paper chart at my side. However, I do enjoy watching stinkpots run up on sandbars, swearing they were following the magenta line on the chart. Great entertainment! It doesn't even look like you get out much Jeff. You're right. Being based in Boston can be a pain. I've only logged 8000 miles in about 500 days on the water in the last 4 years. Too busy making wise cracks on newgroups? I thought that was your job. Frankly, I was serious - I haven't been following digital charts that closely for the last few years so I didn't know much about SoftChart. Maybe you should go back to Lotus... I'm quite happy in retirement. Besides, the old Lotus doesn't exist anymore. |
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"spdevel" wrote in message
... Oh please! A 36' catamaran? Too much boat for you, I guess! Yeah, like you're an MVP for digital charts too...all you sailors like to talk the talk but don't know **** about what's real. Actually I have Maptech Charts for the East Coast and Capn, Ozi, etc. The computer is all wired up to drive the boat. However, I hardly every use it. Having worked with PCs and Minis for 30 years, I appreciate their weaknesses too much to rely on them. I usually have a paper chart at my side. However, I do enjoy watching stinkpots run up on sandbars, swearing they were following the magenta line on the chart. Great entertainment! It doesn't even look like you get out much Jeff. You're right. Being based in Boston can be a pain. I've only logged 8000 miles in about 500 days on the water in the last 4 years. Too busy making wise cracks on newgroups? I thought that was your job. Frankly, I was serious - I haven't been following digital charts that closely for the last few years so I didn't know much about SoftChart. Maybe you should go back to Lotus... I'm quite happy in retirement. Besides, the old Lotus doesn't exist anymore. |
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"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
... Yes, thanks. Oh please! A 36' catamaran? Yeah, like you're an MVP for digital charts too...all you sailors like to talk the talk but don't know **** about what's real. It doesn't even look like you get out much Jeff. Too busy making wise cracks on newgroups? Maybe you should go back to Lotus... |
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Yes, thanks.
I hadn't been following this thread, but thanks to your post I went back to read the others. Now I know there's a good alternative to the Maptech monopoly at: http://www.softcharts.com/ Thanks again. "spdevel" wrote in message ... Isn't it interesting that "sded" and "Chuck Baier" are right in there in the debate until I point out that they don't use a laptop at their helm! From then on....poof...nothing. It just goes to show that you need to watch out about the information that you get on these newgroups. A lot of people do a lot of talking without knowing crap about what they are talking about... |
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spdevel wrote:
It just goes to show that you need to watch out about the information that you get on these newgroups. A lot of people do a lot of talking without knowing crap about what they are talking about... If the Foo ****s ... -- Good luck and good sailing. s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat http://kerrydeare.tripod.com |
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