April 7, 2007 17:36
Most chart data (surveys) are done at the expense of the tax payer. One can look to NOAA and now CHS as to the future of digital charts. It's just a matter of time before all electronic charts are free to download and available in S-57 ENC format. The days of a box, CD, and manual are long gone.
Both Garmin and Raymarine have put forth expensive closed proprietary systems. The complete opposite of the microprocessor world with its open standards for networking and files.
Back in 2002 when I started developing nav software for the Mac I saw on the Windows world, expensive clumsy solutions. I aspired to do better and offer a fair price. Frequent updates available for immediate download fit into that strategy.
Both Garmin and Raymarine have put forth expensive closed proprietary systems. The complete opposite of the microprocessor world with its open standards for networking and files.
Back in 2002 when I started developing nav software for the Mac I saw on the Windows world, expensive clumsy solutions. I aspired to do better and offer a fair price. Frequent updates available for immediate download fit into that strategy.
Scott Dillon
Sydney Australia
North Shore 38
CYCA
Sydney Australia
North Shore 38
CYCA