[needs-packaging] xGPS manager (helper tool for car navigation app for the iPhone 3G)

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AFAIK currently an app called xGPS is the only full scale car navigation system (including voice guide) for the iPhone 3G. It uses Google Maps and as far as I read somewhere it can also handle OpenStreetMaps.

Problem is that by default it seems to work only on an offboard basis, i.e. you need a (probably preferably UMTS) reliable internet connection to navigate, which is not available everywhere and which can produce high roaming costs when you are abroad.

xGPS Manager (http://xgps.xwaves.net/index.php/Downloads) is a desktop program which enables you to copy maps into your iPhone which would then enable you to navigate on standalone device basis, without an internet connection.

xGPS Manager is already available for Linux (http://xgps.xwaves.net/download/xgpsmanager/xGPSManager-1.1.tar.gz). From a legal point of view, would it be possible for you to package this software for Ubuntu 9.10?

[Brian Murray (brian-murray)]

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