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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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How can you delete only GPS metadata from a jpeg file?

I (think I) can delete all GPS information from jpeg file's metadata by exiftool -gps:all= -xmp:all= filename.jpg but that deletes all XMP metadata. Is there a way to delete only GPS information from XMP metadata (and from any other metadata group)…
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App to use with geotagged photos? (GPS info in EXIF)

Dad got a camera with built in GPS. The GPS info is embeded in the EXIF data, I guess. Picasa 3 puts a small "icon" on each of the geotagged photos, but can not do anything with them (as far as I can tell). Is there any photo manager or mapping tool…
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Simple software to show and modify GPS tracks

I have GPS tracks (in gpx format) that I usually use to geotag photos. Is there a simple software to view these tracks (i.e.: not use Google Earth)? A bonus would be simple modification, like deleting waypoints. TangoGPS seems to offer GPS track…
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How can I get the GPS receiver BU-353 working on Ubuntu?

I have a GPS receiver BU-353 with USB interface and I'm trying to get it working under Ubuntu. I ran gpsd -n -N -D 2 /dev/ttyUSB0, and got this output: gpsd: launching (Version 2.94) gpsd: listening on port gpsd gpsd: running with effective group ID…
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Updating Tomtom GPS map (without a virtual box / wine solution)

I have a Tomtom Via 130 GPS and would like to update my map. On their website they ask to install a software, but Ubuntu is not supported (neither other linux distributions). Quite amazing for a device developed on a linux kernel. Is there a way to…
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Does Ubuntu on Nexus 7 support the GPS hardware?

If I install Ubuntu onto my Nexus 7 via this guide will I still be able to use GPS and Google Maps?
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How can I set the system clock to GPS time?

My computer is running Ubuntu 16.04 and has a GPS receiver connected to a USB port. gpsmon shows that the GPS receiver is locked and running. sudo gpsmon /dev/ttyUSB0 works great! Why do I have to use sudo to run gpsmon every time? Is there a way to…
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Ubuntu touch: collecting data in the background?

I'm trying to implement a simple application for Ubuntu touch which records GPS track in a specific format. Getting the positioning data is straightforward by using QtPositioning, but according to my understanding on the application lifecycle (see…
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My Garmin Zumo 590 does not show up in Ubuntu 16.04

I am really new to Linux and Ubuntu. I have two Garmin GPS - one is a Nuvi 750 and the other is a Zumo 590. The Nuvi 750 shows up in Files when it is plugged into a USB port, but the Zumo 590 does not. Since the Zumo 590 does not show up as a USB…
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How to get GPS location in Ubuntu Touch installed on Nexus 7

I want to write a python program that reads current location of the device. To make it I'm looking for an API to access current GPS location in Ubuntu Touch on Nexus 7. This seems like a basic functionality but after searching for an answer for two…
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How can I batch tag several hundred photos with separately recorded GPS data?

I have a large number of photos I would like to tag using data recorded with my GPS tracker. Ideally I would like to correlate the time-stamps of my photos with the positions reported by my tracker at those specific times. What's the fastest and…
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Update Garmin Nüvi 255 maps

Is there a way to update the GPS' (Garmin nüvi 255) maps with Ubuntu? I'm hoping for a free (as in doesn't cost anything... I already bought the darn thing) solution. I have installed the plugin, and it works with myGarmin, however I cannot register…
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Glonass BN-808 Glonass BN-808 USB GPS Receiver Receiver in Ubuntu 18.04

I have installed OpenCPN in 18.04 and I bought a Glonass BN-808 USB GPS Receiver. It is apparently UBLOX M8030 although I'm not sure what that actually means, but it is supposed to be supported in Linux. However while lsusb can see the receiver at…
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How to Stop GPSD daemon?

I am trying to use the GPSD as a server, that is: everything must be done by command line, such as: gpsd --help. I read the documentation here, which says that.in order to let gpsd work as server, you need to stop or kill the gpsd daemon first. But…
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