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On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:38:08 +0100 Julian Hall <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Neil Winchurst wrote: > > I think some of the group are mixing up geocaching with sat-nav. > :) My comment was purely an illustration to prove the previous > statement that you can get into real trouble by relying solely on a > piece of electronics for directions. Regardless of whether the device > is SatNav in a car, or a handheld GPS unit, you can still get into a bit > of bother :) > > Kind regards, > > Julian Yes, I realise that. In the past I have done a lot of letterboxing on Dartmoor. I know that involved just a compass and not a GPS receiver, but it was still very important to watch one's step, and to not slavishly follow the direction indicated. Thanks Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html