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NAME mapqs - search for location maps using the MapQuest.com service. SYNOPSIS mapqs [ COUNTRY ] [ -a ADDRESS ] [ -c CITY ] [ -s STATE ] [ -z ZIP/POSTAL CODE ] DESCRIPTION mapqs provides commandline access to the basic parameters used to search for a location using MapQuest.com whether foreign or domestic. These parameters are displayed clearly as part of the URL for this type of search. OPTIONS Note: The country only needs to be specified if you are searching for a map location that is abroad. To obtain a map either the City or the Zip/Postal Code must be specified. -a ADDRESS(S) -c CITY -s STATE without Zip Code, needed for locations within the U.S. -z ZIP/POSTAL CODE EXAMPLES Example: mapqs Result: Opens the homepage for the MapQuest.com. Example: mapqs UK Result: Locates the United Kingdom on a map of Europe. Example: mapqs -c Jacksonville -s FL Result: Returns a map of Jacksonville, Florida in the U.S. Example: mapqs ES -c Seville Result: Location map of Sevilla, in Andalucia, Spain. Example: mapqs US -a 1060 W Addison St -c Chicago -s IL -z 60613 Result: Location map of Wrigley Field. Example: mapqs -c Paris Result: Returns a list of Paris locations near you. Example: mapqs -z 90210 Result: Location map of Beverly Hills, California. SEE ALSO http://www.mapquest.com/settings.adp AUTHOR Paul M. Boren pmboren AT gmail DOT com