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A software developer handles sales, customer service, and runs other aspects of his business while in Antarctic waters. He describes the basic systems he needs to operate from anywhere in the world.
[Ocean Navigator, March 2004]
Laptops for e-mail and writing, weather forecasting, route planning, research, and managing ship′s business. A long-distance cruising couple walks you through these functions, with a list of 14 software programs used. 3 pages.
[Cruising World, March 2003]
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One of the most complete sources of gear for enhancing Wi-Fi signals you make pick up in harbors or marinas. Directional antennae, indoor and outdoor amplifiers, PC Cards, cables, weatherproof enclosures, and accessories to help you pick up weak Wi-Fi signals.
[HyperLink technologies, Boca Raton, FL, USA]
An argument that resisting modern technical devices - automated navigation, electric winches, TV and satellite receivers as examples - enhances your privacy, literacy, opportunity for conversation, and enjoyment of the sea. 2 pages.
[Practical Sailor, 1 April 2002]
A specialist periodical that reviews computer hardware for government uses, including Military Spec equipment and semi-rugged gear for mobile workers. A good place to find out what PC′s, printers, and other gear are available.
[Government Computer News, Washington, DC, USA]
An excellent description of the various NMEA, SeaTalk, HSB, Xanbus, Garmin, and TackTick networks for communication among navigational and other electronics on board. 8 pages with diagrams.
[Jack Rabbit Marine, Inc., Stamford, CT, USA]
Grab bag of facts and commentary about choosing, installing, and using a computer, including marinized computers, on board. Contains excerpts from hard-to-find bulletin board and newsgroup postings, as well as links to useful sites and vendor pages.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
One liveaboard′s equipment choices for operating a business on board a cruising sailboat.
[Robert Doty, Jacksonville, FL, USA]
Matthews rates the equipment that he found most useful, including his laptop computer, on a cruise from Charleston down through the islands to Venezuela.
[SailNet]
Unmoderated forum on marine electrical and electronic equipment. Good advice and resources here, but you have to dig and you have to be selective.
[Usenet, USA]
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