Garmin MapSource for Mac
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Hello,
To clarify:
1. I am looking for a iMac-based open-sourced program to replace Garmin's MapSource function.
2. Garmin MapSource is only available for Windows-based PC, not Mac.
3. Garmin stopped supporting MapSource with their last update v.16.3 on October 25, 2010, at which time MapSource was replaced with BaseCamp software.
4. I have two Garmin Zumo 660LM gps devices that were built to be compatible with MapSource software (not BaseCamp). MapSource interfaces with City Navigator North America maps allowing users to create custom routes on a PC that can be transferred to the Zumo 660LM device.
5. MapSource is the only recommended software to be used with Zumo 660LM (not BaseCamp). Zumo 660LM devices are NOT compatible with Garmin's BaseCamp, a fact Garmin has reluctantly confirmed.
To clarify:
1. I am looking for a iMac-based open-sourced program to replace Garmin's MapSource function.
2. Garmin MapSource is only available for Windows-based PC, not Mac.
3. Garmin stopped supporting MapSource with their last update v.16.3 on October 25, 2010, at which time MapSource was replaced with BaseCamp software.
4. I have two Garmin Zumo 660LM gps devices that were built to be compatible with MapSource software (not BaseCamp). MapSource interfaces with City Navigator North America maps allowing users to create custom routes on a PC that can be transferred to the Zumo 660LM device.
5. MapSource is the only recommended software to be used with Zumo 660LM (not BaseCamp). Zumo 660LM devices are NOT compatible with Garmin's BaseCamp, a fact Garmin has reluctantly confirmed.
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I doubt you will find Mac open source software to replace Garmin's MapSource. Most folks nowadays use their iOS hand held devices in lieu of Garmin or other GPS units. Lots of software available for those. Both iOS and Android devices have a wealth of software available that can create custom routes.
I gave my Garmin unit away some time ago when MapSource was still available for the PC. Too bad Garmin stopped supporting it.
I gave my Garmin unit away some time ago when MapSource was still available for the PC. Too bad Garmin stopped supporting it.
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