[ gpsdrive ] beginner user

[Ross Scanlon]

Hi,

You need to get gpsd running with your gps before trying to use gpsdrive.

Basic steps are:

1. Install gpsd
2. Test using gpspipe -r
3. Install gpsdrive



Full manual install details for Ubuntu 8.04 are here:

http://www.4x4falcon.com/gpsdrive/howtos/HOWTO_Ubuntu_Gpsdrive_Full_manual_install.php


However I believe the latest .deb packages now install gpsdrive completely.


Cheers
Ross



On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:41:21 -0700 (PDT)
Fred Felter <felterf at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 
> Could someone give me step by step directions on how to get GPSDrive to see one of my eTrex gpsrs? I am just learning Linux so most explanations are over my head, especially those that assume the user already knows proper coding to key into Terminal. I need to start somewhere and this program looks great.
> Thanks in advance.
> Ubuntu 8.04, Thinkpad T22, Garmin Vista C USB or Garmin eTrex Venture seriel connection