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#9
Thanks much to zzzy (and Fanoush).

Few tips for newbies like me:
- The device zzzy mentiones comes with 2007 version of MS Streets&Trips. Older versions may have a slower GPS chip.
- The insmod command is only available when you are logged in as root. To do it, you can use the "rootsh" program which when installed, shows up as "x-terminal". Issue "sudo gainroot" in x-terminal and you are root.
- You can use a regular mini-usb adapter, but you will have to manually put N800 in host mode. To do so, you can use the "usbcontrol" program. Once it is in host
mode, you can exit the program.
- Make sure to delete the hidden file, even though you may not see it.
- When you plug-in the GPS, N800 will recognize "a usb device". You will get a message about unknown file system, just ignore it.
-The default Map program won't work with this. You will need Maemo Mapper.
- Do the settings change for ttyUSB0 in Maemo Mapper and then go to GPS->enable GPS. It will take a while for it to find the device and get a lock on it.
- Use the center button on the pad on N800 to center the map to your location.
- Additional maemo mapper information here.
 

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