From phil at bluegrasstime.com Thu Jul 28 09:12:53 2005 From: phil at bluegrasstime.com (Bluegrasstime) Date: Thu Jul 28 09:12:56 2005 Subject: [MacGPS] Powerbook G3 GPS system advice?? Message-ID: <20050728161253.77460.qmail@web81608.mail.yahoo.com> Doug, I just joined the list. Though it seems there's not much going on here, this particular thread is exactly what I need. Have you tried using their USB cable in OS 9? Maybe the drivers I'm using would be helpful. I have a G3 Wallstreet Powerbook, running OS 9.2.2, Belkin UBS adapter card and Earthmate receiver with deLorme's serial-to-USB adapter and Street Atlas 6.0, no difficulty. That's a good set-up. Problem is, I've lost the data CD. I still have the install disc. You seem to have the data disc. Is there any way I could persuade you to burn me a copy? I've tried to get one from deLorme and they were not only unhelpful, they were downright arrogant about it - "It's not worth our time to support Mac, we dumped all our Mac files when we updated our servers, etc." They even tossed all their copies of 6.0 in the trash. Please let me know if you can help. I'll pay for any costs involved, including overnight shipping! I'm getting ready for some long-distance travels. Thanks, phil@bluegrasstime.com BTW, I've read some very bad reviews of Route 66, so be warned!!! ******************************************************* John Collins wrote: > Jeff--There is virtually no activity on this list--I don't know that > you will get any info. I joined to try and get info on Mac/Gps and I > don't think there have been any postings. > > I would suggest you ask your question on the G-Book list. > http://lowendmac.com > > Good activity and very knowledgeable Powerbook owners. > > John > On Jan 8, 2005, at 12:31 AM, Montez wrote: > >> Hello All, >> After 5 years, my offices says I have to change my sales territory. With >> over 1000 customers in my new territory, I'm a little intimidated. I >> dread >> all those lost trips. So I've decided to hopefully utilize an old >> Powerbook >> G3/233 as a GPS system. I've looked at Earthmate & Street Atlas but as I >> learn more there seem like to many obstacles. >> >> Like: >> 1. Don't have USB port ... What do you think of Belkin's PCMCIA/USB >> adapter? >> 2. Operating system is 9.2 (told not to upgrade to OSX) >> 3. Need to replace battery but I think it only has 4 hour life. >> 4. Am not sure which software/hardware solutions are best. >> >> Any advice is greatly appreciated. >> Jeff >> _______________________________________________ >> MacGPS mailing list >> MacGPS at listserver.themacintoshguy.com >> http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/macgps >> > > _______________________________________________ > MacGPS mailing list > MacGPS at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/macgps > Jeff, I have a firewire pb I got in 2000. Have been using Delorme Streetatlas 6.0. They said I could not use their USB. They sent me a serial gps, had to buy a keyspan converter and their 12v power cord, so I would not have to keep buying AAA batterys. The problem is that Delorme has quit supporting Macs. I am still looking to get something for a friend. So far I have found several sites for USB drivers and receivers by using Google ( mac gps software). My friend hasn't done any thing yet so I can't help you there. You might look at Route 66 map software. I am not sure it is as smooth as this streetatlas is. I tryed to get my son in Mobile to buy the window version of Street Atlas so I could try their USB with those drivers. i will keep this post and if I find out any thing I will let you know. From jstewart at mac.com Thu Jul 28 17:25:26 2005 From: jstewart at mac.com (John Stewart) Date: Thu Jul 28 17:26:58 2005 Subject: [MacGPS] Powerbook G3 GPS system advice?? In-Reply-To: <20050728161253.77460.qmail@web81608.mail.yahoo.com> References: <20050728161253.77460.qmail@web81608.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1AF61B08-8BF8-482E-9F42-54085A0C768B@mac.com> There is not much traffic. However, there are numerous alternatives that seem to work without a lot of difficulty. I can't assist you with the OS9 and deLorme issue. I dumped OS 9 in favor of OS X and haven't looked back. I did find the National Geographic Topo series to be a very good investment. I bought a usb to serial adapter and can move waypoints and track log to and from my Garmin (45 and III+) with no problems. Now, if I can just get that process to work with my iQue, I would be set. On Jul 28, 2005, at 9:12 AM, Bluegrasstime wrote: > Doug, > > I just joined the list. Though it seems there's not > much going on here, this particular thread is exactly > what I need. > > Have you tried using their USB cable in OS 9? Maybe > the drivers I'm using would be helpful. > > I have a G3 Wallstreet Powerbook, running OS 9.2.2, > Belkin UBS adapter card and Earthmate receiver with > deLorme's serial-to-USB adapter and Street Atlas 6.0, > no difficulty. > > That's a good set-up. Problem is, I've lost the data > CD. I still have the install disc. You seem to have > the data disc. Is there any way I could persuade you > to burn me a copy? I've tried to get one from deLorme > and they were not only unhelpful, they were downright > arrogant about it - "It's not worth our time to > support Mac, we dumped all our Mac files when we > updated our servers, etc." They even tossed all their > copies of 6.0 in the trash. > > Please let me know if you can help. I'll pay for any > costs involved, including overnight shipping! I'm > getting ready for some long-distance travels. > > Thanks, > phil@bluegrasstime.com > > BTW, I've read some very bad reviews of Route 66, so > be warned!!! > ******************************************************* > John Collins wrote: > > >> Jeff--There is virtually no activity on this list--I >> > don't know that > >> you will get any info. I joined to try and get info >> > on Mac/Gps and I > >> don't think there have been any postings. >> >> I would suggest you ask your question on the G-Book >> > list. > >> http://lowendmac.com >> >> Good activity and very knowledgeable Powerbook >> > owners. > >> >> John >> On Jan 8, 2005, at 12:31 AM, Montez wrote: >> >> >>> Hello All, >>> After 5 years, my offices says I have to change my >>> > sales territory. With > >>> over 1000 customers in my new territory, I'm a >>> > little intimidated. I > >>> dread >>> all those lost trips. So I've decided to hopefully >>> > utilize an old > >>> Powerbook >>> G3/233 as a GPS system. I've looked at Earthmate & >>> > Street Atlas but as I > >>> learn more there seem like to many obstacles. >>> >>> Like: >>> 1. Don't have USB port ... What do you think of >>> > Belkin's PCMCIA/USB > >>> adapter? >>> 2. Operating system is 9.2 (told not to upgrade to >>> > OSX) > >>> 3. Need to replace battery but I think it only has >>> > 4 hour life. > >>> 4. Am not sure which software/hardware solutions >>> > are best. > >>> >>> Any advice is greatly appreciated. >>> Jeff >>> _______________________________________________ >>> MacGPS mailing list >>> MacGPS at listserver.themacintoshguy.com >>> >>> > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/macgps > >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> MacGPS mailing list >> MacGPS at listserver.themacintoshguy.com >> >> > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/macgps > >> >> > Jeff, I have a firewire pb I got in 2000. Have been > using Delorme > Streetatlas 6.0. They said I could not use their USB. > They sent me a > serial gps, had to buy a keyspan converter and their > 12v power cord, so > I would not have to keep buying AAA batterys. The > problem is that > Delorme has quit supporting Macs. I am still looking > to get something > for a friend. So far I have found several sites for > USB drivers and > receivers by using Google ( mac gps software). My > friend hasn't done any > thing yet so I can't help you there. You might look at > Route 66 map > software. I am not sure it is as smooth as this > streetatlas is. I tryed > to get my son in Mobile to buy the window version of > Street Atlas so I > could try their USB with those drivers. i will keep > this post and if I > find out any thing I will let you know. > > > > _______________________________________________ > MacGPS mailing list > MacGPS@listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/macgps > > Listmom is trying to clean out his closets! Vintage Mac and random > stuff: > http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmacguy1984 >