I have been involved with a new telematics project

Just a quick update as I am just so busy at the mo its unreal. So how have I been getting on ? Well I have got the motherboard ( AMD 2600 512Mb Memory ) all sorted, to power it I have decided to use a Carnetix this time along with a 150w DC PSU. This will mean I get the extra juice for the new mobo and even power for a USB hub if needed. That been said as the mobo has 6 USB ports any way I don't think I will

I have been involved with a new telematics project that will benefit the at least at first the Uk CarPC community - that is to deliver live traffic information and more across the internet for use with GPS applications. This will also include things like car tracking ( if wanted ), motorway matrix signs and safety cameras. The great thing about the system is that the information is platform independent so you can be on Windows, PPC, Palm, Linux, in fact just about any thing as long as you have the right application to read it and an Internet connection. Depending on how successful it is it may be expanded to other areas of the world. More information nearer the launch date. Because I knew this was coming I bought my self a PCMCIA adaptor and a GSM Aircard 750 to allow me access to GPRS services from EBay.
It also looks like I will have a new car soon, currently looking at a few options so just for the mo the installation bit is on hold... that been said I am in the middle of writing a few articles up which will be published on the net for you to read so I am not going to be just sitting about.
Lastly - Alturion v6 is out now and the PC version does what the PPC version does. Only problem is that there is not really a good interface for it so if you fancy having a go why not download the SDK for it... those of us in the EU might be glad of a decent replacement for Destinator.



Edit: Can't make up my mind if I want a Vectra C after looking at the specs so may just get one of the last Vectra B GSI's. That been said Vauxhall are launching the face lift Vectra C although the upgraded car does not include the GSI it does include a new 2.8 V6 24v Turbo engine.