USA 5X in Canada, and Linux Workstations

Former Member over 6 years ago

Hi all,

Just purchased a brand new 5X from an Ebay Watch store.

Realized this morning in talking with a buddy that it will be a USA only mapping.

So before I initiat a return immediately, I wanted to see if I can just reinstall Canadian software into this device.

Also, I don't have any Windows Machines or Apples, Only have Linux workstations and servers.

Can this be done with Linux software like QLandkarte on a workstation?

Regards

0 TrippyZ over 6 years ago

It is North America mapping. You can use your phone to sync for daily operations - any others are merely file based over USB. You do not need OSX or Window or a Windows emulator, just a web browser.

0 Jbtamug99 over 6 years ago

I’ve seen several reports that Garmin Express plays nice in WINE as well. Haven’t tried it myself yet though.

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

It is North America mapping. You can use your phone to sync for daily operations - any others are merely file based over USB. You do not need OSX or Window or a Windows emulator, just a web browser.

Thank you very much, did not realize that it was actually for all of North America!

WINE is usually a last ditch effort. I have had issues removing WINE from systems. I think that If I am going to need wine, will just setup a linux virtual machine and install WINE in that setup.

But if I can just go through the browser, even better!

Thanks again for both your answers, really appreciate it, and Looking forward to receiving the 5X next week.

Regards