Re: gps receiver with linux

From: Michael Heiming (michael+USENET_at_www.heiming.de)
Date: 11/03/04 

Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 11:44:07 +0100

In comp.os.linux.hardware JiggaHertz <JiggaHertz@nospam.com>:
> I am interested in getting started in gps navigation. I am looking for a
> cheap gps receiver that uses NMEA interface to use with my linux
> laptop. I remember reading in the past that those with a serial interface
> are less problems with linux. Is this still true? If anyone has any
> recommendations for a starter gps receiver, I would greatly appreciate it.

In general, I'd strongly recommend *Garmin*, never found any
company as generous with their products in case of problems, even
if the warranty is gone.

Try a search for "Garmin" (www.freshmeat.net), there are some
progs available.

Gpsdrive (http://www.gpsdrive.cc/) might be what you are looking
for?

Unsure if you get a receiver including Garmin mapsource CD,
perhaps it works with wine?

Win4lin/vmware should run it, if this is an option for you?

Good luck

BTW
As I was thinking about some cross-posting regarding the ngs you
are using, I'll take the opportunity and simply add the request,
hopping for the best:

Has anyone a recent mapsource working with Linux & wine? Found
only two entries (www.winehq.com) showing an older version
working and a newer unrated. Win4lin/vmware are not an option for
me. 

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