Custom carpc distro

**jan_van_gent** · 03-05-2007, 02:45 PM

Hey!

I dont know much about linux but I can work a bit with ubuntu etc.
Now i like the idea of car linux. But are there any software packages for gps? Maps etc. So is there an opensource gps software package tomtom like?

greatings,

Jan

**tripzero** · 03-05-2007, 06:13 PM

I dont know much about linux but I can work a bit with ubuntu etc.
Now i like the idea of car linux. But are there any software packages for gps? Maps etc. So is there an opensource gps software package tomtom like?

Depending on where you live geographically there are open source solutions for GPS. Alternatively, take a look at what Timekiller has done with iGuidance in this post with video.

Which package Linux ICE will include is still being debated but when it all comes down to the line, it may include several different open source GPS solutions.

cheers,

Kev

PS +1 for ubuntu!

**jan_van_gent** · 03-06-2007, 12:40 AM

I love the idea of a open source gps software package.

I live in Belgium (Western Europe) So i'm afraid there isn't a lot of software avaible for western europe.

greets,

Jan

**blk** · 03-11-2007, 05:16 AM

i live in western europe, too (CH) - and i'd like to have freely (not only free price, but freely redistribuable..) available maps, that's why i participate in OpenStreetMap - it's very quickly growing!
alternatively look at map-packages you can use with navit (i haven't tried that one yet)