Etrex 10 + Linux

[quixoticgeek]

Have ordered an eTrex 10 to replace my aged eTrex H.

What Linux software do people recommend to go with the eTrex 10? On my old eTrex I used to load gpx/loc files of geocaches onto the device, but I get the impression the 10 has other funky functions. What other magic can I do?

Julia

[fossala]

I just use a file manager (well cp/mv) on my etrex 30. Are you sure you meant to buy the etrex 10 and not the 20? It can't accept sdcards or maps.

[fuaran]

Apparently its possible to load some sort of maps on the Etrex 10. Though its has rather limited memory (about 8MB) and a simple screen and slow processor etc, so you'd have to use pretty basic maps.
Some maps here: http://etrex10.ru/en/
Or maybe these: http://www.gmaptool.eu/en/content/maps-garmin-fenix

For Linux software, you could try QLandKarte GT.

[Kim]

The SMC contour maps might be a good start if they'll fit?

[quixoticgeek]

I just use a file manager (well cp/mv) on my etrex 30. Are you sure you meant to buy the etrex 10 and not the 20? It can't accept sdcards or maps.

I have a very simple usecase for a GPS. All it has to do is give me a speed display, and log a track to GPX of where I've been. That's enough for me. My old eTrex H did both of these, but had the habbit of cutting out randomly. So I flogged it, and got the 10 instead. As it's a whole generation beyond the old H, it seems it's more advanced, so I was curious what else I might be able to do.

Dropping GPX files into Garmin/GPX/ did the trick.

Cheers

J