[arik]

ok... I think I was just being impatient. I can connect, but it takes a long *** time. Also, after I installed Holux GPS Viewer, I got a connection much much faster when outside. I never timed it, but it has to be well under a minute. Also when running I seem to keep a lock when going inside, where I was never able to get anything but a few bouncing sats before. This now works well enough to us in the real world, instead of just a gimik that needs a lot of work.
If you are having trouble try Holux GPS Viewer. Go out side (just to prove it can work). Once you get a connection, do not close it, and open Google maps or what ever your other GPS program is.
Also, I have been able to get my GPS working when using a baud rate of 38400, not just 4800... I leave at 4800 just to keep everything on the same settings... It doesn't seem to work any better or worse on either baud rate. If anybody gets different results, please let me know.
Hope this helps!