[ale] GPS Linux

[Boris Borisov]

I do have GPS in my car. But I have combo Sierra wireless modem 3G/4G
modem + GPS so I'm trying to get it in use and go as mobile as
possible. I'm taking this more of a technological challenge to get it
working than to rely on it. But it will be interesting project.

On 12/7/13, JD <jdp at algoloma.com> wrote:
> On 12/08/2013 03:15 AM, Boris Borisov wrote:
>> I'm looking for GPS navigation software for Linux preferable free and
>> open source with offline maps support. I have read few reviews here
>> and there but I will appreciate your opinion :)
>>
>
> I have tried about 5 different tools on Android, but none for Linux.
> * NAVfree USA (sometimes the navigation is just stupid)
> * NAVfree-World (mostly Europe)
> * OsmAnd (for the rest of the world) Not my favorite, but better than
> nothing.
> * Maps-With-Me (Meh)
> * City-Maps-To-Go (meh)
> * Google Maps - cache management sucks. Nearly worthless when offline,
> IMHO.
> I've seen that maps were available when in the USA, then traveled to the
> country
> and had Google block those maps when local. This has happened in completely
> unexpected places.
>
> The NAVFree versions have terrible limitations on "favorites". Searching
> for
> locations does NOT search our favorites.
>
> Got sent off in a strange route today using navFree - was late for a meeting
> ...
> this wasn't the first time. I'm thinking that $40 for a paid solution might
> be
> worth it. Been using these for 3+ yrs now.  The routing around my home
> often
> does not use the most direct roads for some strange reason which is very
> frustrating.
>
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