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

[Steve Friis]

James Ewen wrote:
> 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.
The map I suggested (see above) loads with the stock libraries, is nice 
looking for a first map, is relatively small, loads quick, and is 
generic. That is to say, is not partial to any city, state, county or 
continent, plus was free when I found it.


>
> 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