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Forum: Marine Electronics

28-07-2017, 10:37

Replies: 34

Programs for Ship's Computer

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Programs for Ship's Computer

You are setting up a false dichotomy between very different jobs involved in running an oceangoing cruising boat.

Of course and obviously -- if you're sailing inside a harbor with 100 boats coming...

Forum: Marine Electronics

28-07-2017, 04:01

Replies: 34

Programs for Ship's Computer

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Programs for Ship's Computer

It's great that there is more and more to choose from.

These guys are apparently trying to compete with VisitMyHarbour, which is great!

I wish someone or other would publish some Baltic Sea...

Forum: Marine Electronics

28-07-2017, 03:51

Replies: 34

Programs for Ship's Computer

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Programs for Ship's Computer

Well, it's not fallacious at all, but it might be overstating it a bit. Probably I should have said -- if you do your work properly, you will very rarely get into a situation which requires snap...

Forum: Marine Electronics

27-07-2017, 22:39

Replies: 34

Programs for Ship's Computer

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Programs for Ship's Computer

That's a great idea. :thumb:

I have a mechanical chronometer (off a World War II destroyer, which I had rebuilt and calibrated), and my Father's gorgeous SNO-M sextant on board. Learning...

Forum: Marine Electronics

27-07-2017, 22:35

Replies: 34

Programs for Ship's Computer

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Programs for Ship's Computer

Well, it depends on the job.

The first job is to avoid in the first place getting into a situation where you have to make any quick decision. That's especially true of collision avoidance, but...

Forum: Marine Electronics

27-07-2017, 08:33

Replies: 34

Programs for Ship's Computer

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Programs for Ship's Computer

It depends on how and where you sail.

With a full crew and with very complex jobs like dealing with heavy ship traffic, or navigating very complex waters like the Baltic archipelagos, I spend a...

Forum: Marine Electronics

27-07-2017, 08:27

Replies: 34

Programs for Ship's Computer

Views: 5,018

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Programs for Ship's Computer

Sure. I thought I mentioned that this box will not be used for general computing or for my work -- I have my company laptop for that. Nor reading or Internet browsing -- I have a tablet for that.
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Forum: Marine Electronics

27-07-2017, 06:33

Replies: 34

Programs for Ship's Computer

Views: 5,018

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Programs for Ship's Computer

Thanks! Yes, the machine is presently on my GoFree network, connected by WiFi. When I get the cable adapter, it will be connected by Ethernet, but I think this functions as a normal router so I...

Forum: Marine Electronics

26-07-2017, 09:39

Replies: 34

Programs for Ship's Computer

Views: 5,018

Posted By Dockhead

Programs for Ship's Computer

Now that I have my new ship's computer installed and running well (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/replacing-ships-computer-atom-vs-celeron-187822.html), I start to think about what other...

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