[Xastir] Basic Maps for Xastir

[Curt, WE7U]

On Thu, 24 Feb 2005, Gerry Creager N5JXS wrote:

> So: (and this is a US-centric solution)
>
> If we're gonna think of distributing US-based maps that have to be in
> the open, what about starting with the National Weather Service's
> shapfiles for states, counties, cities and roads?

They're Shapefiles.  Not supported by Xastir as most people probably
configure it initially.  We'd need to stick to GNIS, APRSdos,
WinAPRS, or PocketAPRS map formats unless we add Shapelib as a
requirement for all builds of Xastir.

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