at101

I said that I didn't direct that at you and if it came across as that I didn't intend for that. That post just prompted me. From your first post, it appeared as though you just saw it on the news and posted what they told you. I didn't think much about it and I just get tired of everyone doing that when they don't know the whole (or even half) of the story. It now appears, however, that you have been following this and know what they are talking about. I understand everyone wanting to be able to turn off the most precise navigation system available, but the truth is, it will not fix the problem, it only delays it or sidesteps the whole issue. You (collective) may feel safer if we are not able to use it, but they will always have other methods to achieve the same goals. Really all this does is slow them down, and if it is extensive enough, slow our own people down in the response. If it will slow them down enough for something to be done then it is a great idea. If they know of it and plan for it then all it does is make them smarter at being able to get arround our safeguards.

I know I said that last one was it but, just one more. The point I should have been trying to get across is that they used what they had. Just like the gun debate, if one weapon is not available, they will find another. Except in this case it is about navigation methods. The government is just looking for a place to pass the blame onto. Ok, GPS is deactivated, that won't stop it, they will just pull out a map. Its just a matter of false security. Jeremy, I'm sorry that it escalated into this so fast, and for implying that you didn't know what you were talking about. With this, I am gone for good.

also removed

removed

Streets and Trips (2001 is the one that I have used) will run without the CD, it has to be selected when installed. There is an option for full install or minimal install. It will also work with a GPS. I used it with my Legend for quite some time. The best mapping software from MS is MapPoint, but it is quite pricey. It does not need the run CD in if that option is selected at install time. It will work with a GPS to show location and there are addins that will allow the up/download of waypoints and routes. It will not send a map to the GPS however, only Garmin products will do that.