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  1. TomTom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    en.wikipedia.org via @Spamitch  &bull Jul 29, 2010

    TomTom NV (Euronext: TOM2) is a Dutch manufacturer of automotive navigation systems, including both stand-alone units and software for personal digital assistants and mobile telephones. It is the leading manufacturer of navigation systems in Europe. In February 2009, Microsoft filed a patent infringement lawsuit against TomTom alleging that the device maker's products infringe on patents related to Microsoft's FAT32 filesystem. As some TomTom products are based on Linux, this marked the first time that Microsoft tried to enforce its patents against the Linux platform. The two parties announced an out-of-court settlement on 30 March 2009. TomTom paid Microsoft an undisclosed… Full Story »


  2. Global Positioning System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    en.wikipedia.org via @ShadowOpsGPS  &bull Jul 16, 2010

    The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based global navigation satellite system that provides reliable location and time information in all weather and at all times and anywhere on or near the Earth when and where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. It is maintained by the United States government and is freely accessible by anyone with a GPS receiver. GPS was created and realized by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and was originally run with 24 satellites. It was established in 1973 to overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. GPS… Full Story »

  3. Bill Gore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    en.wikipedia.org via @atogle  &bull Jul 13, 2010

    Wilbert L. Gore (1912a1986) also known as Bill Gore, was a chemical engineer and the main inventor of Gore-Tex fabrics. Gore received both a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering in 1933 and a masters of science in chemistry… Full Story »


  4. Global Positioning System navigation device - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    en.wikipedia.org via @navigation998  &bull Feb 28, 2010

    A GPS navigation device is any device that receives Global Positioning System (GPS) signals for the purpose of determining the present location. These devices are used in military, aviation, marine and consumer product applications. GPS loggers that record trip information for download. Such GPS tracking is useful for trailblazing, mapping by hikers and cyclists, and the production of geocoded photographs. Converged devices, including GPS Phones and GPS cameras, in which GPS is a… Full Story »

  5. Rei Ayanami

    en.wikipedia.org via @greekdude  &bull Feb 4, 2010

    This article has multiple issues. Please help improve the article or discuss these issues on the talk page. Full Story »

  6. Alpine Lakes Wilderness

    en.wikipedia.org via @VineetBuch  &bull Aug 29, 2009

    The Alpine Lakes Wilderness is a large wilderness area spanning the Cascade Range of Washington state in the United States. The wilderness is approximately bounded by Interstate 90 and Snoqualmie Pass to the south and U.S. Route 2 and Stevens… Full Story »

  7. W. L. Gore and Associates

    en.wikipedia.org via @wr1472  &bull Nov 30, -0001

    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. is a manufacturing company specializing in products derived from fluoropolymers. It is a privately held corporation headquartered in Newark, Delaware, with operations around the globe. Although best known as the developer of waterproof, breathable… Full Story »

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