GPS Technology and Mobile Phones

Imagine driving somewhere new, you're lost, unsure of where you are
at, and the more you try to find your way out the more confused you
get. Do you know how safe the area which you're in is, is it safe to
get out of your car to ask for directions or are you risking being
attacked?
http://articlesupdates.googlepages.c..._mobile_phones

On Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:22:51 -0800, mariajeans wrote:

> Imagine driving somewhere new, you're lost, unsure of where you are
> at, and the more you try to find your way out the more confused you
> get. Do you know how safe the area which you're in is, is it safe to
> get out of your car to ask for directions or are you risking being
> attacked?

You should plan your journey with a map.

> http://articlesupdates.googlepages.c..._mobile_phones

Imagine the US want to shoot a helfire missile or some such and how
useful gps coordinate precision would be? It might not have to be
an exploding missile, maybe they shoot microwaves or "ultrasonics" (lol)
at said position. Yes, everyone should broadcast their exact coordinates
for the states (tyranical) convenience (at all times).

Incidentally there was a story in one of the papers this week about how
the UK gov' is collecting satnav data from vehicular satnav use by the
general public. They know where you are if you use sat nav.

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In article <fi8vvv$lbu$(E-Mail Removed)>, (E-Mail Removed)y says...
> They know where you are if you use sat nav.
>
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Please explain how they collect the data from a receive only system.

Satnav units do not transmit to the satellite.

On Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:10:41 +0000, Mugwump wrote:

> In article <fi8vvv$lbu$(E-Mail Removed)>, (E-Mail Removed)y says...
>> They know where you are if you use sat nav.
>>
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> Please explain how they collect the data from a receive only system.
>
> Satnav units do not transmit to the satellite.

oops - sorry, I meant smartnav (traffic master):

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/09...ernment_sales/


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<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:6f4b4371-1c4d-45f9-99b1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Imagine driving somewhere new, you're lost, unsure of where you are
> at, and the more you try to find your way out the more confused you
> get. Do you know how safe the area which you're in is, is it safe to
> get out of your car to ask for directions or are you risking being
> attacked?
> http://articlesupdates.googlepages.c..._mobile_phones

There is almost nowhere in the uk that would cause me worry about driving or
stopping in.
Incidences of violence against strangers are rare.
It is usually someone you know that will attack, does that make you scared
to be at home with your family and friends.
Try logic rather than stupidity and you will be happier.