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Counter Recreational boaters are witnessing an explosion of technology aimed at making the PC capable of handling more and more applications on one;s boat. Using PCs On Board describes them all, in a logically organized, easy-to-understand format. Readers will learn that with the right digital equipment, they can watch their boat;s progression across a chart while uploading tide and current information with a simple click of a mouse. They can also download weather maps as well as local satellite photos. Plus, business doesn;t have to stop just because a boater is at sea: faxing, e-mailing, and using the Internet are all possible. This comprehensive overview comes with a CD-ROM containing demo software showing the vast range of possibilities. Written with the computer novice in mind, this handy guide is perfect for those more interested in boating than computing.

Library of Congress subject headings for this publication: Boats and boating Electronic equipment, Portable computers, Yachts Technological innovations