[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] low.flying.pigs:
Hello Hello Blaustein / Klaus,

Many thanks for 4.11 beta 5. Excellent work, much appreciated.

Regarding map download, I can confirm all reported issues are resolved. It is not a feature I currently use, as I have the mapping I need on memory card. However, I test everything to the extent possible for the benefit of all.

Upon evaluation of beta 5 and review of existing feedback being compiled, this will be submitted in due course.

With respect regarding your opinions about the merit of imperial measurement, I will politely make the following points:

The role of the software developer is often fraught with challenge and complexity. If it were not and there existed little or no barrier to entry we would all be, or be capable of being without significant effort, software developers. This would likely serve only to severely undermine the value of the skill. From your descriptions it seems any difficulty encountered was largely not with the imperial measurements in and of themselves, but rather how GPS Cycle Computer was originally historically developed and the difficulty therein in adapting that code. It is readily apparent imperial measurements are an expected functionality that other software has no issues with. It is noted this is of course now being achieved with GCC.

Your efforts, skills and time devoted on this project are very much appreciated.

Your apparently nonsensical attack however on the measurement system of choice of the worlds only superpower is unlikely to be well received or similarly appreciated by GPS Cycle Computer users throughout United States of America and United Kingdom, that 'cling to their old stupid medieval dimensions' whilst using 'their stupid old medieval devices and operating systems, and programs that run thereon'.

It would have been sufficient to have stated it was a complex technical challenge to implement with some technical details given if you wished, without resorting to what was stated which in no way whatsoever "had to be said".

It is in fact another example of exactly the type of comment that I have previously highlighted, that dissuades users from contribution in the first instance for the previously detailed reasons. You may or may not be interested to know I proposed the suggestion on behalf of such a user. I doubt these latest comments will enthuse them or inspire them, or indeed anyone similar, to contribute again, directly or indirectly, or even continue using GCC, especially as this comes directly from the current developer and is not even the first example of its type, however, it is the first of yours I have highlighted.

Cumulatively, this trend I feel is a shame in so many ways, not least having actively encouraged usage of GCC and participation in its development, and now that user will have to read these views of the developer. What can be interpreted as abuse and disrespect from other forum contributors is one thing, from the developer themselves, is another.

I trust Blaustein / Klaus we have established enough respect for each other that you will accept the above as stated in the spirit it is clearly intended, and that we can all going forward work together to continually develop GCC.

low.flying.pigs