[Maemo Mapper] Maemo Mapper v2.6 Released

Maemo Mapper v2.6 has been released. It includes several major changes, including one that should greatly improve reliability. First and foremost, the default file format of backing map databases has been changed from GDBM to SQLite3, providing the following key advantages: Reliability - SQLite is much more reliable than GDBM, which is important because corrupted databases were an all-too- common occurrence. Scalability - SQLite files are not limited to 2GB like GDBM files are. Now you can fill your SDHC cards to the brim with a single map database file. Platform-agnostic format - Because SQLite files are not endian-specific, you should be able to create an SQLite file on one platform and use it in Maemo Mapper. This means that--with a separate application--you can download maps on your PC and move them onto your SD card for use with Maemo Mapper. GDBM is still a supported map storage mechanism. Particularly, your existing map databases will still work in Maemo Mapper v2.6 without change. There is no utility to convert GDBM map repositories to SQLite3 map repositories. Another big new feature in Maemo Mapper v2.6 is support for Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS). Rob Williams (aka camel) was kind enough to submit a lot of code to Maemo Mapper to add APRS support. I don't have the knowledge or equipment necessary to test it, though, so let me know if it works out for you. :) There are also some improvements to the layering functionality that should increase performance both with and without layers. This new version is recommended for all users, regardless of whether or not you will be using SQLite maps or APRS.