[GRASSLIST:9297] Re: GPS with GRASS

[Hamish]

>  1. GRASS needs Project4 installation for communicating with GPS
>      Pl help with step by step installation procedure 

see the INSTALL file which comes with PROJ4.
you need to ask on the PROJ users' list with specific problems for help.


>   2. Succeeded in using GPSDRIVE, with GPS, but it uses small scanned
>   maps of a particular resolution, with a disclaimer, not to use for
>   navigation.

that means "don't sue us if you get lost, crash, die, ...". The software
is suitable as an "aid to navigation" only, the authors will not
endorse it as a primary means of navigation. "This program is
distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY
WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE." --The GPL


>  3. Suggest any software that Imports GRASS data, or shape files..

Maybe easier to export data FROM grass to a common format which the
other software can read. Many are supported.


>  4. Qgis for Linux also has lots of hassles.
>      Pl help with step by step installation procedure

see the INSTALL file which comes with QGIS.
you need to ask on the QGIS users' list with specific problems for help.



Hamish