[OSM-newbies] Startup mapping questions

[graham]

Mark Williams wrote:
> Piet Stevens wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have been fascinated by the openstreetmap project, but now I have 
>> the following questions:
>> a. working with JOSM vs with Potlatch: I have found working with 
>> Potlatch easier. I have been unable to get a Yahoo background to JOSM 
>> because where to find wms plugin? The chippy5000 etc... path is never 
>> available.
>>
> Me neither - I used it in the pastm, but have largely moved my interest 
> outside its coverage so haven't tried too hard.

I simply went to 'preferences' and clicked on the plugin icon on the 
left. The wms plugin and yahoo plugin were among those listed. Does that 
not work for you?

Graham