Does GPSy support the new map upload CD-ROM features of the Garmin GPS III+?
New Garmin GPS III+ receivers have come out in the 1Q1999. These new units are unique in that they have flash EPROM in them that allows the user to upload fine detail maps of their county, state, or country using Garmin’s MapSource CD-ROM program. Unfortunately, Garmin has apparently made the decision not to license the details of the map uploading protocol or the format of the MapSource CD-ROMs to any third-party. This means that it is unlikely that you will see any third-party programs on either the PC or Mac support the map upload protocol. What this means for Mac users is that no Mac program will be able to natively upload maps to the Garmin GPS III+ or any future models that use this method. You will need to use a PC emulator such as VirtualPC or SoftWindows to emulate the Garmin MapSource CD-ROM program. Garmin also apparently holds the same policy in regards to its FLASH EPROM firmware upgrades for the rest of its units. This means that if you wish to FLASH upgrade your Garmin h
