AutoRoute GB 2001 (software)

I only live in a small country that's maybe 100 miles wide (at it's widest point) and the same from top to bottom. Why do I need a route planner? Microsoft AutoRoute 2001 GB claims that with this, you can "own the road wherever you go" and "Now includes Europe!" Well, remind me to have a word with Bill Gates because despite the incredibly detailed street map of London on the front cover, some users are going to be well annoyed. Admittedly, this is the 2001 version, and is a few years old (recently given to me by a friend) and for people who live in Great Britain (that's Scotland, England and Wales, geography fans!) then ...  Read the complete review

He may have the whole world in his hand. But every PC owner knows there are dozens of decent route-making programs out there – some of them free on the Net – which put it in yours. Microsoft’s AutoRoute software ships free with many new PC’s but this latest version irons out some common concerns and takes the concept to new heights of functionality. For starters, it has broad-scale maps for the whole world, covers all of Europes roads, and has street-level detail for Britain, Ireland, France and Germany. Planning a route from A to B, stopping at C for some sightseeing and an overpriced brunch, has been simplified, and you can even make adjustments ...  Read the complete review

Honest I wouldn't. My sense of direction is terrible. I couldn't find my way out of an open paper bag, let alone manchester in rush hour. Give me a copy of Autoroute though and I'll find my way to just about anywhere in mainland UK. Which is where my problem lies. Being a nice fellow from Northern Ireland I'd really prefer it if they'd give some more detail across the water. Southern Ireland would be nice as well. It'd get such a warm response froma cross the way as there's nothing which really maps out Ireland that well. Another grip is the occasional mis-adventure in terms of which way roads actually go. Apart from these minor indescressions ...  Read the complete review