[OSM-newbies] GPS receiver

[Christoph Eckert]

Hi,

> I want to buy a GPS receiver to contribute more to OSM. So far, I am
> undecided as to get only a data logger or a full navigator, for use in a
> car and geocaching, but I am inclined for the latter.
>
> I am not sure if this list is for this kind of stuff, but can someone
> give me some pointers?
>
> It must have:
> GNU/Linux compatibility
> USB or bluetooth interface
> Data Logger
>
> What would be real cool to have:
> Navigator (for car and geocaching)
> OSM maps capable

If you are a bit of a geek, maybe a Nokia N810 would be a good choice. There 
are several kewl open source apps available:
http://maemo.org/downloads/product/OS2008/maemo-mapper/
http://maemo.org/downloads/product/OS2008/osm2go/
http://maemo.org/downloads/product/OS2008/gpxview/
http://maemo.org/downloads/product/OS2008/navit/

Maemo Mapper is an excellent application, even providing 
turn-by-turn-directions (never used it BTW, as I use it on a bike). Caveat: 
Routes are caclulated on the server side beforehand, no live routing. Adding 
waypoints currently is broken.

[ADV] Some info on my blog:
http://www.christeck.de/wp/?s=n810

HTH. Welcome to the world of OSM addicts, BTW ;-) .

Cheers,

ce