[ale] [WAY THE HELL OFF TOPIC] -- but accurate

[JD]

On 08/17/2014 08:07 AM, Tom Freeman wrote:
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> The netbook idea would work for my nominal use also. And so it simply becomes a
> challenge finding the correct software to perform the job.



There are laws in many states against the driver using a computer when the
vehicle is on.
http://www.ce.org/Consumer-Info/Car-Electronics/Got-It/State-Laws-for-Electronics-Use-in-the-Car.aspx
Don't know how current that is.

Heck - California has "video screen restriction" law - does that cover built-in
GPS devices?