[Xastir] Better and/or Easier Way to Get Xastir on Windows

[James Ewen]

On 11/9/06, Steve Friis <wm5z at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Gerry Creager wrote:
> > I'll look today for a freely distributable world map, probably
> > shapefile format.  Will that satisfy anyone?  That much I should be
> > able to accomplish.
> >
> Check out the one listed on the old web page called "Worldhi.map". It
> loads very fast, and even has some color in the lines. I think it is in
> public domain, but I could be wrong. Would certainly provide proof that
> the program is working.
>
> Steve/WM5Z


This is a recurring theme! The best solution in my never humble opinion is
to use a chunky old DosAPRS world map. Who cares about resolution and
precision. Stuff an image of the world in front of the user to show that
Xastir is actually up and running. No extra libraries needed.

We want to keep the map size to a minimum, but still have something on the
screen. Everyone wants to add a 'decent' resolution map for their area, but
that won't be the same for everyone. A simply continental outline map gives
people a starting point. A grey screen with grid lines across it gives zero
information about relative distances.

Every user will want to customize to their own desires, but we NEED to have
something pop up in front of the new user to let them know that Xastir is
working!

James
VE6SRV