Re: Microsoft going after Linux?

[JEDIDIAH]

On 2009-02-27, Andrew Halliwell <spike1@ponder.sky.com> wrote:
> amicus_curious <ACDC@sti.net> wrote:
>> What can you do with it as a connected device other than perhaps replace the 
>> internal mapping data with a newer version? 

    This is hardly a compelling use. That mapping data is expensive enough
that many (if not most) people will simply choose not to bother.

>> 
>
> Backing up your favourite destinations, updating the firmware and journey
> planning/sharing mainly.

    You can also load media files (at least on a Garmin) so that the
unit can also be used as a media player.

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