The Lord of the Rings Map software is an atlas of Middle-Earth.
One of the best things about this software is that it offers different maps and lists to choose from, including translations of Middle-Earth's many locations. This feature is especially convenient as it allows users who speak multiple languages to view the maps in their preferred tongue. Should you need to edit or create a new list, the software also has a handy map editor tool.
Installation of this software is relatively straightforward. Just compile the lotrmap program, and read the instructions provided in INSTALL. While "make install" isn't currently functional, there are appropriate image files available. The included data files function correctly with middleearth2_c.jpg. So, save it to the directory containing the compiled executable and then run the program.
Originally developed in Delphi, the first version of Lord of the Rings Map was launched for Windows back in 1998. Initial development was steady, but the last released version (0.83) came out in 1999 due to the author's shift to Linux as his daily operating system. Later, with the release of Kylix open-edition, the developer's desire to work on lotrmap returned, leading to a complete rewrite. However, the use of Kylix met limitations, and so he decided to learn C++ and code lotrmap in that language, taking only a week to do so.
Recent changes to lotrmap have fixed middleearth2_c.jpg.maprc, allowing for better use of the software. With its easy-to-use features and attention to detail, Lord of the Rings Map is a great tool for any Middle-Earth aficionado.
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