[OSM-newbies] GPS maps for Windows Mobile

[David Groom]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: collodian
To: newbies at openstreetmap.org
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:12 PM
Subject: [OSM-newbies] GPS maps for Windows Mobile


Was wondering if there is a good tutorial or simple instructions for 
downloading OpenStreet Maps so I can use them on my phone. I don't have a 
data plan, so I would have to download them to my computer, then transfer 
them to my phone.

I'm totally new to GPS and would basically need intructions for dummies kind 
of stuff. Really simple explanations like to a 5th grader, if you know what 
I mean. Don't worry that you might be talking down to me, I don't mind, 
that's what I need because I'm not very smart.

My phone is Windows 6.1 Operating system, is GPS capable, and I have a 4 Gig 
microSD card which I could use for storing the map data. My computer is 
Windows 2000 XP, service pack 3. This would be for use in the Seattle 
metropolitan area.

How do I download the Open Street Maps, what applications would I need to 
put on my phone, how do I get the app and the maps to work together? All 
free, of course. If I decided I wanted to spend money, I could get a data 
plan and just use Google maps.

I would truly appreciate any one willing to provide this kind of information 
for me in really simple language.

Thank you,
Collodian




One place to start would be 
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Software/Mobilephones

David