The PC application NaviMapper for map downloading needs a Windows Operating System in order to run. It won't run on Linux systems.
However, NaviComputer user Iñigo has found a solution to download maps for use in NaviComputer on a Linux PC.
He has has set up a package including all needed files as well as a detailed instruction .
In addition to version 0.90, this release adds support for square screen devices, adds user interface translations to Spanish, French and Italian and fixes bugs found in 0.90.
Here is the changelog:
Download version 0.91 from the download page
NOTE: If you are upgrading from previous versions and have modified your "MapSources.xml" file, make sure to have a backup since the installation will overwrite the file. However, bookmarks, maps and GPX files will NOT be overwritten or deleted.
Finally it's done. The long awaited version 0.9 is online and can be downloaded on the Download page.
This is the basis version with new features which will be extended and improved in the following 0.9X branch.
It contains the basis of Waypoints/POI handling, extended GPX support and Map managing. Additionally, several things have been improved to simplify everyday use. The changelog is pretty long and if I listed up the internal changes it would be even longer. With this version as a basis I hope I will be able to release next versions in the 0.9 branch (0.91, 0.92, …) more frequently.
Below is a short introduction video and the ChangeLog:
Hi Guys,
NaviComputer Version 0.9 is getting closer. Only some minor tweaking here and there still needs to be done.
Lately there has been an interesting discussion at xda developers forum about where the zoom buttons on the map page should be located for best usability.
Here you can vote for your favourite layout. Please participate, take part in the project of turning NaviComputer into one of the best GPS / Maps Software in terms of usability 
Quick Guide to NaviComputer V0.8R2 Operation:
Follow these simple steps to get a quick overview about NaviComputer functions and handling.
Quick tutorial for using NaviMapper V0.8 R2 to download map sets for NaviComputer
Once you have downloaded and installed NaviMapper, follow these simple steps to create your map set.
Hello,
The bronze award winning NaviComputer Special Edition for Samsung GT-i8000 is now available for free download on the Samsung Application Store.
It is based on the current NaviComputer Version 0.8 R2 and additionally supports the magnetic compass of the Omnia I8000.
I hope you enjoy it
As stated in our FAQ section, it is possible to add additional map sources by modifying the MapSources.xml file.
In this post I would like to list up online map sources which do work with NaviComputer/NaviMapper. Please share your additional map sources here if you found any.
There are probably many maps of specific regions/countries available somewhere in the internet.
There is only one condition: Please always confirm that the copyright holder of the map allows to use, download and store the map free of charge. Discussions about map sources which do not allow users to store their maps (like Google) will be deleted.
Let me start with some maps of European countries I found:
NaviComputer V0.8 R2 comes with some bug fixes and improves some stability issues.
Now it is possible to continue a recorded track after the application has been closed unexpectedly (e.g. battery went empty, device crashed,…). After restarting the program and starting a track, the program will ask if the previous track shall be continued. So your data won't get lost.
Changelog
Version 0.8 R2 (build 3651.21612)
General:
- Possible to run setup without ActiveSync installedNaviMapper:
- Fix: map download from some servers (e.g. openpistmap) didn't work
- Fix: Possible crash fixedNaviComputer:
- New: Possibility to continue a track when the app was closed unexpectedly
- Fix: map download from some servers (e.g. openpistmap) didn't work
- Fix: Overall performance improvement in online mode: prevent lockups with bad internet connection or mapservers.
Version 0.8 R2 can be downloaded from the download page.
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Some Pocket PC OEMs hid the GPS control panel. However, it can be unhidden by going into the registry and deleting any "Redirect" or "Hide" keys under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\GPS Settings.
Start/Settings/Connnections/Bluetooth
Check the "Turn on Bluetooth" checkbox.
Press the Device tab.
Press "Add new device…"
select your GPS device and press Next.
Check the "Serial Port" checkbox and press Finish.
Press the COM Ports tab.
Press "New outgoing port…"
Select your device and press Next.
You will see a COM port that has been chosen for your GPS. For example, COM0.
Press Finish.
Now your GPS is set up on COM0. If you do not want to use the Intermediate Driver to share the GPS port, just start your GPS app and configure it to use COM0. If you do want to use the Intermediate Driver:
Start/Settings/System/GPS. (If you do not see GPS listed, see the registry hack above.)
Set the "GPS Program Port" to any unused COM port, for example, COM9.
Press the Hardware tab.
Set the Hardware Port to COM0.
Set the baud rate to the baud rate of your Bluetooth GPS (usually 4800, or 9600).
Press OK.
Start your GPS app and configure it to use COM9.
Source: Windows Mobile Team Blog.
I used COM 0 in Bluetooth Device and COM 9 in External GPS settings.
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