[Xastir] Window version

[Fred Hillhouse]

> On Mon, 29 Oct 2007, Fred Hillhouse wrote:
> 
> > When the entire map is loaded, is it local from that point forward?
> 
> Yes and no.
> 
> Xastir can do caching, but it depends on your window size and 
> you zoom level, and how you pan around.
> 
> If you stick to zooming with the pgup/pgdown keys and panning 
> around with the arrow keys, then you can use some locally 
> cached maps of each view.
> 
> If you zoom/pan with the mouse, then you'll quickly go to 
> zooms or areas where you don't have cached maps that match.  
> Same for if you change you window size.
> 
> Depending on what you're after, you don't have to depend on 
> internet-based maps though.  Xastir has a wide range of map 
> types that it can use directly.  You can load them to your 
> local hard drive.
> 
I guess I am not sure what I am after mainly because I have been using only
USGS topographical maps to date (paper and Terraserver). But I have found
the aerial view to be kinda nice too. Street maps have little interest for
me but is certainly a plus and may prove to be more useful over time.

When I am mobile I don't have access the internet unless I connect via my
mobile phone. However, that option is too expensive, and usually there is no
cellular signal when it really counts.

I have almost no experience using other maps from a software perspective.

Thanks!

Fred