Software for TomTom

[ToranK]

Hi,

Is it possible to update the software of TomTom GPS using Kubuntu 9.10?
I contacted TomTom with the question, but they have no idea.
Say TomTom is driven by Linux, but needs Microsoft for TomTom One.
Ridiculous, but sadly true.

[Luigi]

Re: Software for TomTom

I have the same problem....

[ToranK]

Re: Software for TomTom

I will try to get TomTom One going using Wine.
Never used Wine before...
Will take time first to learn.

[ToranK]

Re: Software for TomTom

Well, needs further testing, but TomTom Home seems to run using Wine...

Download the TomTomHOMEwinlatest.exe to a directory of choce.
Open Konsole
cd /home/user/directory
wine TomTomwinlatest.exe

By browsing the C drive you can start TomTom Home using Wine.
Program Files, TomTom.exe and open with Wine program Loader.

ATTENTION
I added the Wine repository for receiving the latest Wine.

Like I said, it seems working, but tomorrow I will really use it with my 630.

[ToranK]

Re: Software for TomTom

OK, tested with my TomTom Go 630.
The software starts like charm using Wine, but does not find the GO630.
So, no luck here.

[jtsmith73]

Re: Software for TomTom

Does your computer see it when you plug it in?

[ToranK]

Re: Software for TomTom

No, the TotTom is not detected when plugging in.

[ivan-frankfurt]

Re: Software for TomTom

Funny enough, TomTom devices use Linux.