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Tom Tom GO Personal Navigator Source Code Released

Posted by timothy on from the my-brain-needs-one dept.

Fofer writes "TomTom, makers of personal navigation software for PDA's and cell phones, also have a standalone device called the TomTom GO. Early reviews are excellent, with its sleek design and unique 3-D interface. Unlike other standalone GPS units, this one runs on Linux. It uses an SD card (optionally prefilled with the entire U.S. map) and 11 voices to choose from. More available here for free (in OGG format, no less!). There is also Mac support provided by a 3rd party. The big news is that this week, TomTom finally released the kernel they used, source code, patches, etc. of the device under the GNU General Public License (GPL). This is one sweet looking device and I can't wait to get my hands on one and start tinkering. Hmm... Ogg/MP3 jukebox anyone?"

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  1. Re:Missing Info by Anml4ixoye · · Score: 3, Funny
    They have a standalone device called the what?

    The . (or the dot). It is a perfect companion to the / (or the slash).

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  2. No big deal by Linker3000 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Most, if not all, of their software and maps seem to have been released under the 'Find me on Kazaa' licence ages ago.

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  3. Re:Missing Info by ravenspear · · Score: 2, Funny

    I tell you, the /. article summaries are slipping in quality. We've long moved passed RTFA, but pretty soon it will get to the point where even RTFS will be impossible. I suspect that when that occurs all future posts will just be references to M$, Linux, l33tn3ss, pr0n, or SCO.

  4. Ground control to Major... by bushboy · · Score: 2, Funny

    TomTom,

    I'd be more excited with a tasty Burger right now - a semi-rare patty with gherkin, mustard and ketchup, dripping juices, toasted buns, ahhh.

    My PDA is covered in tasty juices !
    I'd rather have a burger than a PDA !

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  5. Valley Girl by morcheeba · · Score: 4, Funny

    Like oh my god, they already have a totally tubular voice - Zappa, American Valley Girl. so, like gag me with a spoon, why would I ever want anything else?

    It had better have that valspeak attitude, too - "take that bitchin' right slider up there". It should, of course, base all directions on local malls (go to the point, then up the boulevard, then to the mulitplex, and then you're almost there) even if that's not the fastest way to go. (it's all about the style!)

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  6. ok, that's better by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    For a minute I thought they were calling it 'the period.' I don't know how well that would go over.