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How to save and transfer waypoints to a Nuvi...
* Start Mapsource and place your waypoint.
* When you have named this and confirmed the details of the waypoint, save it. Do this by clicking File, Save as.
* From the drop down list of file types choose a file type of .gpx. Save this file to your Desktop so you can find it easily.
* The next step is to connect your unit via USB to your PC. Click on My Computer and then double click on the E drive.
* A number of files and folders will appear. Double click on the folder gpx.
* Now locate the .gpx waypoint save file on your desktop, and drag and drop it into the gpx folder on your E drive.
* Disconnect your unit from the PC, and then switch the unit on.
* To check your waypoint is present choose, "Where to?" and then "Favorites".
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Practice on the way to/from work: Familiarize yourself with your brand new toy before you go on an excursion in unknown territories. Try to learn the language your machine speaks. �Be prepared to go straight in half a mile�, or �stay left in less than 200 feet and then stay left� may not make sense at first. Learn how to do POI searches, edit your route for detours, mute, and other things you may run into.
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Lots of interesting articles from today's PC World. First up, Microsoft Takes on MapQuest: "MSN launches MapPoint online mapping service, offering maps, directions, and more."


Apparently this is going to be yet another component of MS' push for .Net services with hooks into other MSN services. MapPoint is XML-based, which makes it interesting in other ways, and there it launches with a phone-based direction service. The articles notes that this is another step towards location-based services. "For example, you might someday be able to click on a Windows Messenger buddy's name and retrieve a map showing the location of his or her home."


Good or bad? You make the call. I like parts of this, but I'm incredibly wary of .Net.




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