[lug] Linux compatible GPS?

[Elyse M. Grasso]

On Wednesday, September 22, 2010 07:36:21 am Elyse M. Grasso wrote:
> I like my TomTom, but not the fact that is needs to be connected to a PC or
> Mac once a week.
> 
> I'm going to Europe for a couple of weeks next month and will only have
> access to my Linux netbook.
> 
> Can anyone recommend a GPS that isn't dependent on non-linux PCs? (Good
> support for walking tours would be a plus. My TomTom is more automobile
> oriented.)
Thanks for all the suggestions. I may look into upgrading my cell to an 
Android before the trip. My current phone is a Palm Pre It has a GPS app but 
is really annoying because it turns off the screen every few seconds. 

My TomTom is a One130. It loses its ability to locate the satellites after 
about a week if I don't download an update using a TomTom app that only runs 
on Windows and Macs. So annoying since it runs Linux internally. 

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Elyse Grasso

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