[ale] Geocaching, Linux, and appropriate GPS

[tom]

On Tue, 11 Dec 2007, 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
>
You might consider looking at the Nokia N810. Probably some significant 
level of overkill for you, but I kind of like the idea of the FM radio...