I think this is a good enhancement, I just would like to suggest what in IMHO is a better approach: to have the possibility to set up multiple map providers (in origin was one, now we have two but ideal would be 'n').

This could be the starting point to add WMS support with limited efforts.

Why do I think is it worth?

WMS is a standard GIS exchange format for maps, it works more or less like google maps, but almost all GIS software supports this, mapserver included.

Just think about the possibilities this would open to use maemo mapper not just for (car) navigation but also as a simple GIS viewer....


Just my 2 (euro)cents