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See https://www.autoevolution.com/news/google-maps-vs-waze-5-big...

I still like my Garmin GPS!

…and the early days of GPS development.

https://thefederalist.com/2023/08/31/how-american-soldiers-i...

This week we're recognizing, Trippin08!

Trippin08 has been a member of POI Factory for nearly 15 years!

This week he was helpful in Why Is Distance Displayed So Far Off

Thanks for your help, Trippin08!

~Angela

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

Summer's last full moon is this week on Wednesday.

-- Jonathan (aka JM)

Just got a new laptop running Windows 11. Having a problem with POI Loader in "manual" mode. I am using the same CSV file with the exact same name for the WAV file that I have used with no problems on other Windows versions. However, with Win 11, the POI Loader comes up with an error message using "manual" mode. It does not load any of the WAV files.

This week we're recognizing, Cassel!

Cassel has been a member of POI Factory for 8 years.

We've appreciated his contributions to the discussions on Garmin Express 7.17.3.0, Enterprise Devices, and DriveLuxe 51 Challenges. I particularly appreciated his follow-through on questions and suggestions in DriveLuxe 51 Challenges

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

-- Jonathan (aka JM)

I live in Dakota County Minnesota. I was looking at the Dakota County Property Records tonight and entered my home address. In the upper left corner of the website is a ruler icon. When that is clicked it allows measurements. The three choices are Acres (or Sq Miles, etc.), Miles (or Feet, etc.) and Degree (or DMS).

I am becoming interested in open source nautical charts. I know that Open Sea Maps are one of them. Does anybody here have any other open source nautical charts that they use?

https://map.openseamap.org/

There was a news item yesterday outlining how a crash detection app on her IPhone 14 saved a young girl's life after a serious crash. Thy phone called her Emergency Contact, which was her parents, in this case and gave them GPS coordinates that narrowed the search dramatically.

https://mobilesyrup.com/2023/08/15/apples-crash-detection-fe...

This week we're recognizing tjablons.

Tjablons maintains a list of files that includes the famous Bob's Big Boy restaurant chain and also several files for motorcycle riders and local attractions around Michigan and the Midwest.

His most recent addition is a new file for Louisville Urban Distilleries.

Thank you, tjablons, for sharing files with others here at POI Factory.

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

-- Jonathan (aka JM)

I ran across this a couple of days ago. I live about 170 miles west of this.

https://www.visitwausau.com/45x90-club/#:~:text=45%20x%2090%....

Bdhsfz6 posted the link to the National Geodetic Survey Data Explorer. Maybe this will show up on there!

This week we're recognizing Canoe-NC.

Over the past couple of years, Canoe-NC has created an interesting collection of POI files for outdoor recreation sites, primarily areas with boating or fishing access.

Canoe-NC continues to update and add to the collection, which has grown to include files for over half of the states in the United States.

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

-- Jonathan (aka JM)

What is your "go to" for on-line maps?

For many of us it may be Google maps.

They aren't the only choice.

The information that the first URL brings you to is a bit dated, though.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_web_map_services

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_online_map_services

https://github.com/simsieg/awesome-maps/#awesome-maps

I have a Jeep Compass 2020 can anyone help me, I want to install extra POI to my navigator but it doesn't recognize my USB. I used POI Loader
and the POI's I get from here. I also remove garmin name from the file on the USB. That how I did it for my 2011 Jeep but it doesn't work for my 2020.

Almost 10 years ago, someone 57 yo said he retired at 53, using the rule of 75.

I joked I'll be working until I'm 80.

He took that statement seriously, and explained to me, this concept of time being more valuable than money, at some point. Everybody's different.

I've seen my employer go from 700 mil to 5 bil in revenue, with the Dave factor kicking in.

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

Please read all the forum rules before posting, and keep in mind...

"POI Factory is not a forum for politically charged debate.
Let's avoid topics that already have a long list of Democrat or Republican talking points or that name specific politicians."

This thread will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

Perhaps you can post on a new book you're reading, a new hobby you're taking up or about random finds as you finally get around to cleaning out the..., or your most recent adventure?

Anything to keep your windmill alive.

Please keep comments polite.

This thread will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

--Jonathan (aka JM)