[Xastir] .geo files for the NWS RIdge Radars

[Steven Friis]

Gerry Creager N5JXS wrote:
> While we're at it, first.aprs.net is now able to host a repository of 
> maps, with ~146GB available for use.  We can also host the .geo's.
>
> Please use anonymous FTP to log in, and then deposit data in the 
> '/incoming' directory. I would appreciate a heads-up e-mail sent 
> directly to me so I can effect a timely transfer of the files to the 
> appropriate reposing place in /pub, else I'll do it as I have spare 
> time and remember: It's not ingrained in long-term memory just yet to 
> check daily...
>
> gerry
>
> Curt, WE7U wrote:
>> On Tue, 26 Sep 2006, Kevin Paetzold wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Thanks for the tip.  I will correct the files I put on the wiki
>>> etc....
>>
>>
>> Have fun finding the wiki!  But see the link below...
>>
>> *) Chuck:  Can we get a link added to the main homepage for "Maps",
>> which points to the original Wiki?  The web pages are not hosted at
>> sourceforge.net anymore, so I can't do any tweaks.
>>
>> My druthers would be to have the major headings like this:
>>
>>     Resources
>>     Software
>>     Support
>>     Maps
>>         Map Wiki Link
>>
>> Or
>>
>>     Resources
>>     Software
>>     Maps
>>         Map Wiki Link
>>     Support
>>
>> The original Map Wiki page is at:
>>
>>     http://wiki.ampr2.net/nwaprs/XastirMaps
>>
>> I would certainly not have a problem with moving the contents over
>> to the new Xastir Wiki instead if that's what you would like to do.
>> The important thing is that it's a Wiki page and accessible, not
>> where it resides.
>>
>> *) Also, while I'm thinking about it, the "Major Features" page got
>> turned into a local page there, that's great.  The "SAR Features"
>> link(s) are gone though and there's no replacement.
>>
>> Ah, for what it's worth, I can still get to the original Xastir
>> web page at this address, minus the snapshots:
>>
>>     http://xastir.sourceforge.net
>>
>> *) The "Screen Shots" link is incorrect on the new page.  It should
>> go to:
>>
>>     http://stimpy.wetnet-mafia.org/Xastir_V1_0_2_Shots/index.html
>>
>> *) Forums:  We have Xastir forums on the SourceForge site, forums on
>> the new website, and mailing lists.  I personally find forums to be
>> a bit of a pain, 'cuz _if_ I even know someone posted a question I
>> then have to go to the forum page and look it up.  I much prefer
>> mailing lists.  People are more likely to get get delayed support if
>> they post to any of the forums.  Particularly if they don't generate
>> an e-mail to the mailing lists or developers.
>>
>> *) We need a direct link on the homepage to take people to the main
>> SourceForge pages.  I tended to use that link quite a bit from the
>> old web page.
>>
>> *) Can the other developers gain permissions to be able to
>> change/update the Xastir web pages themselves, not just the Wiki?
>>
>> *) In the Docs Wiki I can't really tell how to install on Linux.
>> The "README" and "INSTALL" keywords aren't clickable.  It looks like
>> perhaps the intent was to have the contents of the README in the
>> OS-specific link of "Install Guides", then perhaps INSTALL might
>> well go right after that?
>>
>> Any major overhaul like this to the Xastir homepages is bound to
>> need a little tweaking.  The new stuff sure looks nice to me!
>>
>> -- 
>> Curt, WE7U.   APRS Client Comparisons: http://www.eskimo.com/~archer
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