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Dakota (WebUpdater) software version 2.70 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4527 Oregon x50 (WebUpdater) software version 3.20 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4523 * Fixed issue with units getting stuck in demo mode. * Fixed color issues with GB Discoverer and Custom Maps. * Fixed issue where portions of GB Discoverer Maps would disappear.

Lowrance Endura Out&Back Update Version 1.3 http://www.lowrance.com/en/Downloads/Produ...ack-Update-1-3/ Lowrance Endura Safari Update Version 1.3 http://www.lowrance.com/en/Downloads/Produ...ari-Update-1-3/ Lowrance Endura Sierra Update Version 1.3 http://www.lowrance.com/en/Downloads/Produ...rra-Update-1-3/ What changes are made in this update? Includes performance improvements: * The software update installs the Navionics Viewer onto the Endura GPS device. This Viewer can then be accessed through the Tools button on the Main Menu. * The Navionics Viewer provides customers the capability to use the Navionics microSD cards that they have purchased for their marine chart plotters on an Endura GPS as a secondary navigation device. The Navionics cards that are compatible with Endura are the Navionics Gold Marine (coastal charts) and Navionics Hot Maps Premium Lake charts on microSD cards. * No other changes are included in this software update.

http://www.gpsfiledepot.com should get you just about any non-routing map you'd like.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=209 Changes made from version 6.15.7 to 6.15.11: * Improved performance for custom draw elements. * Made sure waypoints of type 'Geotagged Photo' don't crash MapSource. * Allowed the import and export of unlock codes. * Made sure unlocking changes get propagated without needing to restart the application. * Phone numbers that were imported from gpx files were not written back out again. This is now fixed. * Added support for enhanced map security. * Fixed unlocking issue. * Implemented Asian 6-level address search. * Improved trimming performance for some Asian map products.

Dakota (WebUpdater) software version 2.60 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4527 Oregon (WebUpdater) software version 3.60 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4051 Oregon 550 (WebUpdater) software version 3.10 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4523 * Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south. * Corrected issue with route line sometimes not drawing. * Corrected issues with marine POI. * Corrected issues with GB Discoverer maps. * Corrected issue with project waypoint bearing sometimes not showing the input value. * Corrected issues with possible corrupted profile showing on the Profile Change page. (Oregon 550 only)

The mac doesn't need special drivers to recognize the eTrex. You should start by downloading Garmins BaseCamp or RoadTrip and MapInstall and MapManager for the Mac. Either BaseCamp or RoadTrip can import .gpx files. Next get some maps of your area from http://gpsfiledepot.com and install them. You are correct that the plugin will allow you to install caches directly from geocaching.com. I don't know about .loc files.

Still a few wrinkles, but the mapsource files are available at: http://www.gawisp.com/perry/mapsource/

We are in the process of moving all the files at the moment. With a little luck the entire archive will be available again next week.

The gpsinformation.net archive is at http://www.gawisp.com/perry/gps60/

http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/ is the source for the free maps, and if you do need routing you will likely need a different GPS in addition to different maps.

Check to see if your installation defaulted to the basemap. I had to reselect a detailed map, but have all the roads and landmarks.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4731 Changes made from version 2.0.1 to 2.1.1: * Added ability for BaseCamp to display any Garmin map. Maps do not need to have Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data to be displayed in BaseCamp now. * Added support for the data sync capability in the Oregon 550 and Dakota 10 and 20. * Added ability to drag and drop user data to and from connected devices. * Fixed issue where garbage characters that were displayed in pop‐up labels in Snow Leopard (10.6). * Fixed issue where information about found POI or address was not displayed correctly in Snow Leopard. * Fixed an issue where selecting a waypoint symbol in the Waypoint Dialog could cause a crash. * Fixed an issue where application could crash during photo track matching. * Fixed an issue where application could crash when a device is connected or at startup if a device is already connected. * Fixed an issue where selecting part of a track could cause a crash. * Fixed issues that could cause a crash while rendering the map in 3‐D. * Fixed to allow the import of larger GPX files without running out of memory. * Fixed issue where a dialog incorrectly reminded the user to update his maps was displayed.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=835 Changes made from version 3.4.5 to 3.5.1: * Added support for Garmin Edge 500 cycling computer. * Added the ability to display power data when present in user activities. * Added the capability to import gpx files as activities and export activities and courses as gpx files. * Fixed issue where a user would be repeatedly required to choose between the application and device user profile during user data transfers to certain devices. This could occur in situations where the resting heart rate was set in the application's profile. * Fixed issue where transition information would be removed from a Multisport activity if the activity was dragged and dropped into a different folder. * Updated map drawing code. * Deprecated support for Forerunner Logbook files. * Improved application auto-update feature. * Fixed issue where application could have a fatal exception in certain situations during program exit. * Fixed issue where importing certain tcx files could cause the application to crash. * Fixed issue where application could fail in certain situations when reading in workouts with steps with power targets.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4685 Changes made from version 2.1.8 to 3.0.1: * Added support for Garmin Edge 500 cycling computer * Added all-new multiple graph display * Added power and grade graphs * Added zone information to graphs * Added graph data smoothing * Added all-new map display * Added ability to compare any two activities, laps, or courses * Added ability to view activities and courses in Google Earth * Added the capability to export selected item to a TCX or GPX file * Added the capability to import multiple files at once * Added import capability for several XML formats: o GPX v1.1 o Legacy PC Training Center history and workout formats * Added ability to choose which workouts or courses to transfer when the device limits are exceeded * Added Brazilian Portuguese localization * Fixed unexpected behavior when renaming items * Fixed problem reading from devices in multi-byte language environments * Fixed issues with receiving and exporting certain Multisport activities * Fixed resting heart rate incompatibility in user profile * Fixed issues with incorrectly allowing zero-values for some user profile and workout elements * Fixed various issues when importing badly formed TCX files * Fixed unexpected application failure when processing certain workouts with power targets * Improved performance of the course point tool * Improved application stability when displaying many European and custom map products * Improved application responsiveness and progress feedback

eTrex Legend Cx software version 3.40 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=1385 eTrex Venture Cx software version 3.40 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=1599 eTrex Vista Cx software version 3.40 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=1393 Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40: Fix tracks snap to roads issue when 'Lock On Road' is off. Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.

eTrex Legend HCx/Vista HCx (for WebUpdater) software version 3.20 Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20: Fix shutdown issue when press menu key at first power on with 100% backlight setting. Fix minutes to hours roll over issue. http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3643

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USB Drivers software version 2.3 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=591 Changes made from version 2.2.1 to 2.3: * This setup extends the localization to most languages we support including the Asian languages. * The driver was modified to support Improved full speed USB performance.

use WebUpdater Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps Sorry about not being more specific: Dakota - 2.40 Colorado - 3.20 Oregon x00 - 3.40 Oregon 550 - 2.70

Ibycus USA doesn't do routing. Try http://garmin.na1400.info/routable.php The routing is a bit flaky in some places, but it is free.

There is an archive of older Garmin software at http://www.gawisp.com/perry/ The Venture Cx stuff should be at http://www.gawisp.com/perry/etrex/venture/ What we have there is the standalone Windows upaters. Be aware that in some cases going backwards will change something that will entirely clean the unit of any of your data. Be sure to back up all your info and maybe grab screenshots of any customized screens so you can get them back the way you want them.

What I do know about an official fix is that when I mentioned it to Garmin it was news to them. I sent them the link to the discussion here and they indicated they would look into it. Since I swap cards between my Vista HCx and my Venture Cx and only the Vista has a problem it may be hard to track down.

It did get quite a bit of discussion when the firmware update was first released. I have both the Venture Cx and the Vista HCx. In my case the problem occurs only with the Vista. Anyway, if you launch the terminal app on your mac you can delete the problem files (for free). Check the discussion at: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=221591

The trailmaps at http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/ are free and do a pretty good job in the areas they cover.

Many of the maps at http://www.gpsfiledepot.com have a mac format file posted. If the one you're interested in doesn't its not too hard to find a helpful soul who will do the conversion.