Re: Really complete GPS programs for Zaurus

On Sunday 09 November 2003 01:01 pm, McNally, David wrote:
> I recently purchased an Ambicom GPS for upgraded Zaurus SL5500 to
> SL5600. The mapping software really only works with Windows so it
> can't we used on the Zaurus. Purchased zGPS, which only partially
> works with Zaurus/Ambicom - still no mapping and apparently still
> buggy.  Is there a commercially canned GPS setup for Zaurus similar
> to those for Windows CE and Pocket PC? Thanks.

I can't say whether any of the following programs work with the 
Ambicom card.  You will need to do your own investigation.

If you are in the USA you might check out the Roadmap program for the 
Z at
http://community.zaurus.com/projects/zroadmap/

It uses vector-based maps which are available for the USA only.  It 
isn't without rough edges but it is free and opensource.

Also get qpeGPS for the gpsd piece.  See http://killefiz.de/zaurus/

One more thing.....  What is "upgraded Zaurus SL5500 to SL5600"?  Does 
that mean you installed a newer SharpROM?  That isn't really 
upgrading to an SL5600 -- it is just SL5500 running ROM 3.10 or 3.13.  
If it isn't just a ROM upgrade tell us what you did.

Dave