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Re: [LUG] Geocaching

 

Neil Winchurst wrote:
> Anybody on the list go geocaching? If so, any comments or tips re
> linking the GPS receiver to a computer via Linux?
> 

Many USB gps receivers are based on USB to serial converters the pl2030 
i think is common and so just works. Look for a NMEA protocol on the gps 
device as these again just work with gpsd. I think the garmin protocol 
is also (partially?) supported, check the details for the gpsd package 
is your best bet.


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Robin Cornelius
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