GPS tracking in QGIS [was: Re: [Qgis-developer] QGIS libs and python bindings]

[Mateusz Łoskot]

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Lars Luthman wrote:
> On Fri, 2006-04-14 at 02:11 +0200, Martin Dobias wrote:
>> Regarding GPS input, I'm currently in doubt whether to use gpsd
>> software (which doesn't support windows) or to parse NMEA data as they
>> come from GPS receiver or to use another way.
> 
> With gpsd (or some other abstraction layer) you would be able to do
> things like replay recorded tracks or write a simple script that
> generates fake signals on the fly for demos and other fun things. If you
> read directly from the receiver's serial or USB port you lose that
> ability.

Yes, I agree with lars.
gpsd is nice and brings some added values.
Regarding "GPS support in QGIS" I'd stick consider usage of gpsd.

Cheers
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Mateusz Łoskot
http://mateusz.loskot.net
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