Downloading .loc or .gpx files to GPS from Chrome OS?

[+oldsoldier]

As the title says, I am wondering if there is some sort of support for the following question:

I have a Chromebook, that runs Chrome OS on it. I cannot download any type of software to it, like Clayjar, or anything that will interpret .gpx files from PQs. The files currently arent supported. I was wondering if there are any plans to have some sort of extension in the future,that will allow for these types of files to be sent diretly to my GPS via cable, or if anyone knows of any workaround for it? Thanks in advance!

[the3gmen]

I don't have an answer for you but I do appreciate you posting this. I have been toying with the idea of getting a Chromebook in the near future and this is just one more datapoint to help me make my decision.

[+Jmebd]

According to the GSAK FAQ, there will not even be a MAC version (I know, it's not what you asked) but it also states that Windows is his native platform and all he can handle for the time being....so my guess would be NO...it won't run on Chrome OS. But then again...I don't have one yet either....what a person COULD do is setup a virtual machine and load Chrome OS onto it and then try it that way to be sure but I bet it won't. Probably only way it could is if there were some type of "windows emulator" for the Chrome OS....bet that won't happen....

[+Genoist]

Chrome OS supports USB storage. Just plug your GPSr into the Chrome Book and copy the GPX files over to the proper directory. No applications needed on the Chrome Book.

[+Walts Hunting]

It takes a few steps but this will give you a map in Google Maps of the caches and save it so you can access it anywhere.

 

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