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Thread ID: 27583	2002-11-26 04:11:00	Topo Map under Linux?	Erin Salmon (626)	Press F1

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101512	2002-11-26 04:11:00	Hi, I've completely had it with windows... I have reinstalled my copy of Win98SE 4 times in the past week and a bit. The last time it ended up loading (even in safe mode), and saying "Explorer has caused a fatal error, and must be shut down", immediately on startup, even before the start menu and icons appeared. I reinstalled it this morning, and it's been ok thus far (had a few hours of use), but I think it's probably cold turkey Linux time. However, there are still a few things I use Windows for that I haven't found Linux alternatives for. One of these is a program I use for planning my mountaineering trips called TopoMap NZ. Is there any Linux Version/Equivalent of this? I thought it might be possible to program a Linux version of this. There are basically three bits to the program: Firstly, hundreds of thousands of images (the maps) These are all numbered according to Geographical location. Secondly, a text file containing the name and map coordinates of every peak, valley, river, town, rain gauge (etc) in the country. Thirdly, a small app (only a few kb), that reads the text file and locates the appropriate image. In desperation, I could learn the necessary language, and assemble this third part of the program. When a name is entered into the search field, it reads the text file, and displays the map. It also allows me to scroll across the map, and as I do so, it loads the images. The other bits would work fine in Linux; a .txt file, and a whole pile of .jpg images. Is this plausable? But first, has someone already done it? Cheers, Erin	Erin Salmon (626)
101513	2002-11-26 04:28:00	I know a lot of people dont like winodws but I think that your problems might be more than just windows........ windows faluts like that often point at bad ram. as for the map program I am sure there are foke out there who can help you.	robsonde (120)
101514	2002-11-26 04:31:00	Hi, I'm sure my hardware is OK, because it's been working perfectly with Linux for almost a year, until I removed Linux about a fortnight ago. I've also tried with different Dimms, Different CPUs, and a different Video Card. The Mobo is next... :) Erin	Erin Salmon (626)
101515	2002-11-26 07:21:00	You could try contacting the developer/distributor of the software and ask them if there are any plans to port it to Linux.	Dolby Digital (160)
101516	2002-11-26 09:09:00	TopoMap have an 0800 number 0800627967 Phone them and ask	DavidW (532)
101517	2002-11-26 21:26:00	Hi, I've talked to the Guys from TopoMap, who said that they had thought about making a Linux Version, but nothing really happened... It looks like it isn't going to happen. However, I'm going to have a go with Wine, as soon as I can get a competent PC, and download all the necessaries. :) Erin	Erin Salmon (626)
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