Re: [opensuse] Re: Linux-compatible GPS anyone ?

Malcolm wrote:

On Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:16:02 +0200 Philippe Andersson wrote:

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Hello List,

I will have to replace my car's GPS device soon. Could anyone recommend a brand/model that is linux-friendly (and current) ? By that I mean:

- maps can be updated from linux (or without a computer) - POIs can be uploaded and downloaded from linux

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.

Ph. A.

Hi The only thing I haven't been able to do on my Nuvi 260 is update firmware. I use crossover with mapsource (with a dosdevice softlink for usb connection to a drive) so I can upload either topo or drive maps, waypoints, POI's etc. gpsd and gpsbabel make it possible for any raw data requirements and conversion. The only thing I need to do is start the Garmin and put into debug mode then connect to the netbook for data to flow.

Thanks a lot for the feedback, Malcolm. This is definitely worth knowing. I don't have Crossover (yet). I think I tried with Wine at the time, but didn't get far. Thanks. Ph. A. -- *Philippe Andersson* Unix System Administrator IBA Particle Therapy | Tel: +32-10-475.983 Fax: +32-10-487.707 eMail: pan@iba-group.com http://www.iba-worldwide.com