If you mean addresses being shown on your Garmin, this can only be achieved if the addresses are attached to a POI ; make sure the POI type is included in your TYP file.

Batteries on Etrex should last you between 10 to 15 hrs; just be careful: the rubber ring might come off when it's really hot; it's a great tool; have just changed mine after 3 yrs of almost daily use - screen can get scratched too.

I agree, sounds like over-zealous tagging; common sense prevails

There is a Mapnik look alike type created by a Frenchman.
Just be aware, that although it may look 'pretty' on Mapsource you will need to tweak the typ file for your Garmin by discarding some highway borders.

Links on www.pinns.co.uk/osm/styles.html

I had similar problems when I started some time ago;

http://www.pinns.co.uk/devon/osm.html

I take no credit for this but hope it helps.

sensible answers; I must remember this when asked for directions, next time...

Hi Vic

You can also get a quick idea of what it will look like using osmchecker at

http://www.pinns.co.uk/osm/