Re: gps receiver with linux

From: Geoff (capsthorne_at_yahoo.co.uk)
Date: 11/03/04

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    On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 19:56:52 -0500, JiggaHertz wrote:

    > 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.

    I recently bought a Garmin gecko 201 which I am happily using with gpsman
    (http://www.ncc.up.pt/gpsman/gpsman.html).

    Geoff

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