GPS for Eee PC 4G?

[Colin McGregor]

On 10/2/08, Matt Middleton <matt-oC+CK0giAiYdmIl+iVs3AywD8/FfD2ys at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> I'm planning on attending - thanks very much, I'll be sure to get gpsd
> and xgps going on my laptop.

No problem. Do drop me a note 1-2 days before the meeting to remind me
about this.

If anyone else would like to double check and see if their laptop will
work with the Microsoft GPS let me know so we can try to work that in
as part of the meeting (also, be sure to install the gpsd and xgps
programs on your laptop in advance...).

Colin McGregor

> Quoting Colin McGregor <colin.mc151-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org>:
>
>> On 9/29/08, matt-oC+CK0giAiYdmIl+iVs3AywD8/FfD2ys at public.gmane.org <matt-oC+CK0giAiYdmIl+iVs3AywD8/FfD2ys at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I saw mention of the fact that the GPS unit that comes with Microsoft
>>> Streets and Trips can run under some installs of Linux.  Anyone know
>>> if it works with the Xandros install that comes with the Eee PC 4G
>>> model?  I'm working on a way to mount both the laptop and a small GPS
>>> on my bike, to help with the Open Street Maps project, but I don't
>>> want to spring for the GPS unless I'm reasonably certain it will work
>>> with the laptop.
>>
>> I can not say with certainty about your hardware. I do know that we
>> are not talking anything fancy or exotic when it comes to interface...
>> Will you be at the next TLUG meeting? If so I could bring my Microsoft
>> GPS along with me for you to test...
>>
>> You will need a copy of the gpsd program (driver program), and a copy
>> of xgps a utility that displays a list of currently visible
>> satellites. If we can get a list to show up on xgps then you're off to
>> the races.
>>
>> Colin.
>>
>>> Cheers!
>>> Matt
>>>
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