using GPS devices in linux?

[C M Reinehr]

On Sunday 04 November 2007 23:01, Lonni J Friedman wrote:
> Anyone here using GPS devices in Linux?  I'm considering purchasing
> either a handheld, or vehcile (car) mounted GPS for future travels.
> However, everything that i'm reading about the majority of them
> suggests that they are basically useless unless you can upload
> maps/routes/etc using their proprietary, Windows-only software.
>
> Has anyone had any experience using a GPS device without Windows?

This is a coincidence as I was thinking of asking this same question this 
morning. I just acquired a new laptop and would like to install GPS location 
& mapping software, myself. I can contribute only a few links this morning:

Linux Applications for GPS Navigation:
http://tuxmobil.org/linux_gps_navigation_applications.html

GpsDrive – Navigation Software for Linux:
http://www.gpsdrive.de/

GPS Navigation Devices - Linux Compatibility Survey:
http://tuxmobil.org/gps_linux_survey.html

but as I learn more I'll share.

Cheers!

cmr
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