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Global Positioning System

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites.

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How can I use my Garmin device in Ubuntu?

Specifically, I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 (a GPS-enabled, hear-rate-monitor for runners). I plug it in to the USB port and it is not recognized by Ubuntu at all. I'd like to be able to have it recognized, so that I can pull the exercise record…
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Mapping GPS application with off-line maps

I'm looking for any suggestions for a Ubuntu mapping program with gps similar to e.g. Delorme Topo (can be similar to their older versions) that comes with and uses an off-line topographical map database.
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Cannot access gps-tracker (MTK chipset)

I fail to access tracking data collected with Transystem iBlue 747. The device is switched on and is probably recognized (ubuntu 16.04). It is reported that it works well under ubuntu. dmesg returns [10732.486187] usb 1-3: new full-speed USB device…
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Ubuntu 22.04 Sierra EM7455 no GPS/NMEA data over /dev/ttyUSB1

I installed Ubuntu 22.04 on a Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 370. It contains a LTE with GPS card from Sierra EM7455. I re-configured the EM7455 card to provide a serial GPS/NMEA output. It wokrs just fine if I use Windows 10. The com-Port outputs gps…
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ubuntu 18 navit gpsd

I have Ubuntu 18 I have a skytraq gps with pl2303 converter attached to ttyUSB0 I can't make gpsd work I changed /etc/defaults/gpsd as: # Default settings for the gpsd init script and the hotplug wrapper. # Start the gpsd daemon automatically at…
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