T&T: Laptop Navigation

[Allen Ames]

Is there a way to search the archives without going through them
month-by-month?  I know the nav programs have been discussed to death, but
I'd like to know which programs have worked for YOU.  I use CAP'N which
seems to be far less sophisticated than the old Nobeltec I had, but
Nobeltech started giving me the dreaded "blue screen" far too often and I
was nervous about upgrading at such high cost.  CAP'N is adequate on old NT
platform, but have had no luck getting it up on VISTA, even with suggested
upgrades.  CAP'N has also changed hands a few times in the last 2 years, so
I am worried about its future.  I also have a Garmin Chartplotter, but, of
course, cannot use any free charts with it.
Allen Ames
Camano Troll, SESAME
On the hard in Old Saybrook, CT this winter
sesame at snet.net