[ale] Geocaching, Linux, and appropriate GPS

[Bob Toxen]

I like my Garman aviation GPS.  It was used when I got it around
4 years ago and still works.  Garman "owns" that market and is regarded
as the best.

Some of the street GPSs run Linux.

Bob Toxen
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On Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 01:54:15AM -0500, Dow_Hurst wrote:
> Anybody done some geocaching and mixed it up with Linux somehow?  I found
> a bunch of cool links on Google with just "+linux +geocaching".

> Another note:  Is there an all around good GPS available that does
> street stuff with the voice guiding directions, yet is good for topo maps
> and geocaching?  That involves hiking, maybe biking and so requires topo
> map compatibility.  I can always put a unit that is delicate in a case.
> I like the fun stuff like altitude tracking, temperature, and so on.
> I don't want a MP3 player or camera!   Seems like there are alot of
> overkill options on a lot of the street units.  What about Garmin versus
> Magellan?

> I just found out about geocaching and had to check out whatever Linux
> connections there might be.

> Thanks,
> Dow


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